Times 685 re: BRAHMANISM

[mikesnr]

This may help to clarify the spelling options: Main Collins Dictionary Definitions Brahmanism or Brahminism noun (sometimes not capital) 1. the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism, characterized by diversified pantheism, the caste system, and the sacrifices and family ceremonies of Hindu tradition 2. the form of Hinduism prescribed in the Vedas, Brahmanas, and Upanishads Brahmanist or Brahminist noun

[kayakamina]

To fit the clue the answer must be Brahminism.

'Popular one' = in i

Composer= Brahms

Millions= m

Brahm in i s m

[geo0939]

Morning kaya, I assume you have read the discussion between myself and crofter. The point we differed on was that I believe the original spelling of the word came from the god Brahma and all the dictionaries I checked had Brahminism as the variant spelling, and there was no mention of alt: spelling in the clue.
Crofter, however, didn't like the fact that there was no instruction to reverse 'popular one' to read a ni, since 'a' may denote one as well. It's a small point, and I did submit both versions.

PS: I've just noticed in CED that Brahmin is the older spelling of the word, although, before it is mentioned, there are definitions for Brahma(1), Brahma(2),Brahman and Brahmana
It isn't really that serious, merely another point of view, however the day that the answer is given, I promise to have two large glasses of Bunnahabhain Islay Malt , and if my answer is wrong I'll only have one. Surely a true act of contrition for a Scotsman. Cheers.

[geo0939]

Sorry I haven't given you a mention mikesnr, the response was obviously to your posting, afraid I got a bit carried away. The mind starts to wander, sorry again.