Vaishnavism – Branch of Hinduism that regards Vishnu as the supreme manifestation of Brahman

(Pronounced vaysh-nah-viz-um)

To remember the meaning of the Hindu term Vaishnavism, use the following mnemonic:

The ovation they gave the navy for their professionalism (Vaishnavism) was well deserved - they had dug a perfect canal and even put in a vicious newt (Vishnu) to protect the canal.