 According to many European scholars, there are certain similarities between Christianity and Vaishnavism. Externally, it may not be traced but a closer look will reveal the similarities between the two of them. The concept of salvation is same in both Vaishnavism and Christianity; the similarities have been manifested even more clearly by the childhood of Krishna and by that of Christ. The similarities between the Vaishnavism and Christianity have been discussed below.
Childhood of Krishna and Christ Similarities between Vaishnavism and Christianity have been traced out from the childhood phases of Krishna and Christ. They both have certain similarities in their childhood:
Philosophical Similarity between Vaishnavism and Christianity Vaishnavism and Christianity have a strange coincidence in between them in various stages of mysticism. There is an interchange of ideas between Asia and Europe in spiritual matters on this point:
Difference between Vaishnavism and Christianity Apart from the similarities, there are certain differences between the two traditions as well. One obvious difference between Christianity and Vaishnavism is the fact that the Christianity has a specific date of origin, while Vaishnavism claims to be eternal. Another difference is found between the concepts of incarnation and the idea that animals have souls; these are found in Vaishnavism. |
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