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VaishnavismWorship of Vishnu as the supreme deity, as well as of his incarnations, mainly Rama and Krishna. Vaishnavism is one of the major forms of modern Hinduism, along with Shaivism and Shaktism, and is probably the most popular and most widely practiced. Characterized by an emphasis on bhakti, its goal is to escape from the cycle of birth and death in order to enjoy the presence of Vishnu. The philosophical schools into which Vaishnavism is divided are distinguished by their varying interpretations of the relationship between individual souls and God, and include aspects of monism and dualism. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Current Odissi Nrutya (Odissi dance), which descended from Odra Nrutya and maintains links to both Mahari and Gotipuas traditions, is derived technically from Hindu temple sculptures and thematically from art, literature and spiritual movements of Hinduism's Vaishnava sect. The World Vaishnava Association of Sacramento wants the singer to apologize for wearing henna markings, which represent purity, while ``gyrating in a sexually suggestive manner'' and wearing a see-through blouse. Hare Krishnas belong to the Vaishnava sampradaya, or denomination, a monotheistic tradition within the broad Hindu culture. |
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