also: ばらもんきょう
noun
Brahmanism
Refers to the ancient Vedic religion centered on Brahman and the priestly class, distinct from later Hinduism.
バラモン教はインドの古代宗教の一つです。
Brahmanism is one of the ancient religions of India.
Ateji spelling; rarely used in modern texts.
Hinduism, which developed from Brahmanism and incorporates later beliefs and practices.
From Sanskrit 'brāhmaṇa' (relating to Brahman) via Portuguese or Dutch 'Bramane', combined with 教 (religion).