touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In the reaction against Brahmanism, the Brahmanic faith in the infinite was lost.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading If to the Brahman all the finite visible world was only _maya_--illusion, to the Buddhists all the infinite unseen world was unknowable, and practically nothing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the fully developed system of the ancient Hindoo religion the infinite overpowered the finite, the temporal world was regarded as an illusion, and only the eternal was real.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading In the fully developed system of the ancient Hindoo religion the infinite overpowered the finite, the temporal world was regarded as an illusion, and only the eternal was real.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the fully developed system of the ancient Hindoo religion the infinite overpowered the finite, the temporal world was regarded as an illusion, and only the eternal was real.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the fully developed system of the ancient Hindoo religion the infinite overpowered the finite, the temporal world was regarded as an illusion, and only the eternal was real.
BrahmannounUS /ˈbrɑːmən/
a member of a social and cultural elite (especially a descendant of an old New England family)
From this reading If to the Brahman all the finite visible world was only _maya_--illusion, to the Buddhists all the infinite unseen world was unknowable, and practically nothing.
Brahmanic
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From this reading In the reaction against Brahmanism, the Brahmanic faith in the infinite was lost.
Brahmanismnoun
the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism
From this reading In the reaction against Brahmanism, the Brahmanic faith in the infinite was lost.
BuddhismnounUS /ˈbuːdɪzəm/
a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
From this reading But in Christianity this ignorance of the eternal nature of God is the exception, while in Buddhism it is the rule.
BuddhistsnounUS /ˈbuːdəsts/
plural of “buddhist” — one who follows the teachings of Buddha
From this reading The reaction from this extreme was so complete as to carry the Buddhists to the exact opposite.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in Christianity this ignorance of the eternal nature of God is the exception, while in Buddhism it is the rule.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The reaction from this extreme was so complete as to carry the Buddhists to the exact opposite.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading But in Christianity this ignorance of the eternal nature of God is the exception, while in Buddhism it is the rule.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The reaction from this extreme was so complete as to carry the Buddhists to the exact opposite.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading In the fully developed system of the ancient Hindoo religion the infinite overpowered the finite, the temporal world was regarded as an illusion, and only the eternal was real.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading But in Christianity this ignorance of the eternal nature of God is the exception, while in Buddhism it is the rule.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading The reaction from this extreme was so complete as to carry the Buddhists to the exact opposite.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading But in Christianity this ignorance of the eternal nature of God is the exception, while in Buddhism it is the rule.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The reaction from this extreme was so complete as to carry the Buddhists to the exact opposite.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading In the reaction against Brahmanism, the Brahmanic faith in the infinite was lost.
finiteadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnaɪt/
bounded or limited in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent
From this reading In the fully developed system of the ancient Hindoo religion the infinite overpowered the finite, the temporal world was regarded as an illusion, and only the eternal was real.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The reaction from this extreme was so complete as to carry the Buddhists to the exact opposite.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading In the fully developed system of the ancient Hindoo religion the infinite overpowered the finite, the temporal world was regarded as an illusion, and only the eternal was real.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading But in Christianity this ignorance of the eternal nature of God is the exception, while in Buddhism it is the rule.
Hindoonoun
a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
From this reading In the fully developed system of the ancient Hindoo religion the infinite overpowered the finite, the temporal world was regarded as an illusion, and only the eternal was real.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If to the Brahman all the finite visible world was only _maya_--illusion, to the Buddhists all the infinite unseen world was unknowable, and practically nothing.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading But in Christianity this ignorance of the eternal nature of God is the exception, while in Buddhism it is the rule.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading In the fully developed system of the ancient Hindoo religion the infinite overpowered the finite, the temporal world was regarded as an illusion, and only the eternal was real.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in Christianity this ignorance of the eternal nature of God is the exception, while in Buddhism it is the rule.
infiniteadjectiveUS /ˈɪnfənət/
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading In the reaction against Brahmanism, the Brahmanic faith in the infinite was lost.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in Christianity this ignorance of the eternal nature of God is the exception, while in Buddhism it is the rule.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But in Christianity this ignorance of the eternal nature of God is the exception, while in Buddhism it is the rule.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading In the reaction against Brahmanism, the Brahmanic faith in the infinite was lost.
mayanounUS /ˈmaɪə/
a member of an American Indian people of Yucatan and Belize and Guatemala who had a culture (which reached its peak between AD 300 and 900) characterized by outstanding architecture and pottery and astronomy
From this reading If to the Brahman all the finite visible world was only _maya_--illusion, to the Buddhists all the infinite unseen world was unknowable, and practically nothing.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading But in Christianity this ignorance of the eternal nature of God is the exception, while in Buddhism it is the rule.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading If to the Brahman all the finite visible world was only _maya_--illusion, to the Buddhists all the infinite unseen world was unknowable, and practically nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in Christianity this ignorance of the eternal nature of God is the exception, while in Buddhism it is the rule.
and nothing more
From this reading In the fully developed system of the ancient Hindoo religion the infinite overpowered the finite, the temporal world was regarded as an illusion, and only the eternal was real.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The reaction from this extreme was so complete as to carry the Buddhists to the exact opposite.
overpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading In the fully developed system of the ancient Hindoo religion the infinite overpowered the finite, the temporal world was regarded as an illusion, and only the eternal was real.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading If to the Brahman all the finite visible world was only _maya_--illusion, to the Buddhists all the infinite unseen world was unknowable, and practically nothing.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading In the reaction against Brahmanism, the Brahmanic faith in the infinite was lost.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading In the fully developed system of the ancient Hindoo religion the infinite overpowered the finite, the temporal world was regarded as an illusion, and only the eternal was real.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading In the fully developed system of the ancient Hindoo religion the infinite overpowered the finite, the temporal world was regarded as an illusion, and only the eternal was real.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading In the fully developed system of the ancient Hindoo religion the infinite overpowered the finite, the temporal world was regarded as an illusion, and only the eternal was real.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading But in Christianity this ignorance of the eternal nature of God is the exception, while in Buddhism it is the rule.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The reaction from this extreme was so complete as to carry the Buddhists to the exact opposite.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading In the fully developed system of the ancient Hindoo religion the infinite overpowered the finite, the temporal world was regarded as an illusion, and only the eternal was real.
temporaladjectiveUS /ˈtempərəl/
not eternal
From this reading In the fully developed system of the ancient Hindoo religion the infinite overpowered the finite, the temporal world was regarded as an illusion, and only the eternal was real.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But in Christianity this ignorance of the eternal nature of God is the exception, while in Buddhism it is the rule.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But in Christianity this ignorance of the eternal nature of God is the exception, while in Buddhism it is the rule.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The reaction from this extreme was so complete as to carry the Buddhists to the exact opposite.
unknowableadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊəbəl/
not knowable
From this reading If to the Brahman all the finite visible world was only _maya_--illusion, to the Buddhists all the infinite unseen world was unknowable, and practically nothing.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading If to the Brahman all the finite visible world was only _maya_--illusion, to the Buddhists all the infinite unseen world was unknowable, and practically nothing.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading If to the Brahman all the finite visible world was only _maya_--illusion, to the Buddhists all the infinite unseen world was unknowable, and practically nothing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the reaction against Brahmanism, the Brahmanic faith in the infinite was lost.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But in Christianity this ignorance of the eternal nature of God is the exception, while in Buddhism it is the rule.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In the fully developed system of the ancient Hindoo religion the infinite overpowered the finite, the temporal world was regarded as an illusion, and only the eternal was real.
