Vaishnava: Definition from Answers.com
Hinduism One who worships Vishnu. [From Sanskrit vaiṣṇava- , relating to Vishnu,
from Viṣṇuḥ , Vishnu. ... "The instructions of the shruti-shāstra should be
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Hinduism: Definition from Answers.com
Hinduism's vast body of scriptures are divided into Śruti ("revealed") and
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WikiAnswers - What are 10 facts about Hinduism
Hinduism originated on the Indian (India) subcontinent long ago. ... Send me the
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Om: Definition from Answers.com
It is placed at the beginning of most Hindu texts as a sacred ..... 929. http://
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Krishna: Definition from Answers.com
Hinduism The eighth and principal avatar of Vishnu, often depicted as a handsome
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Manu: Definition from Answers.com
Manu (South and Central Asian mythology) He is the Hindu Noah. ... best known of
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Brahmana: Definition from Answers.com
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Vishnu: Definition from Answers.com
He is exalted as the highest God in Hindu sacred texts like the Taittiriya
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