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Vaishnavism is one of the major branches of Hinduism and is significantly identified by its primary worship of Vishnu and his various avatars such as Krishna and Rama. It's a popular and important Hindu tradition with a rich history and a large number of adherents in India and around the globe.
The followers of Vaishnavism, known as Vaishnavites, believe in the concept of a personal God. They acknowledge Vishnu as the supreme reality and ultimate truth. Emphasis is often placed on the act of devotion (Bhakti) through which one seeks a personal relationship with God, expressing love through worship, rituals, and chanting. The rituals may differ according to region, community, and personal preference.
Vaishnavism respects all the Hindu scriptures but gives special importance to the Vedas, Puranas, and the epic poems Mahabharata and Ramayana. Most particularly, Bhagavad Gita, considered the essence of Vedic wisdom, is highly regarded.
There are several sects within Vaishnavism, the major ones being: the Sri Vaishnava, founded by Ramanuja in the 11th century; the Madhva community, rooted in the philosophy of dualistic realism; and the Swaminarayan sect, a modern-day movement emphasizing devotion through social service. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's Gaudiya Vaishnavism which promotes the concept of Radha-Krishna as the embodiment of divine love, has a significant following as well.
Even today, Vaishnavism continues to be a crucial part of Hinduism, influencing the religious, cultural, and social aspects of the Indian subcontinent. It remains a potent form of religious expression in contemporary India and among Indian communities worldwide. Through music, dance, art, temple architecture and festivals like Janmashtami and Rama Navami, the impact of Vaishnavism can be felt deeply.
In Vaishnavism, Vishnu is the Supreme Lord, and the most important devas are his many incarnated avatars, such as Rama and Krishna. Each of these various incarnations work to restore balance to the universe.
Vaishnavism is a major branch of Hinduism that primarily worships Vishnu and his avatars, especially Krishna and Rama, as the supreme gods. This faith emphasizes bhakti (devotion), dharma (duty) and moksha (liberation from the cycle of reincarnation) with beliefs and traditions detailed in sacred scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana.
Faith | Faith ID |
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Advaitism | advaitism |
Kalikula Shaktism | kalikula_shaktism |
Krishnaism | krishnaism |
Shaivism | shaivism |
Smartism | smartism |
Srikula Shaktism | srikula_shaktism |
Vaishnavism | vaishnavism |