Minor Sects of Hinduism Flashcards

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Shaktism:

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It considers feminine and the Devi or goddess as supreme. It is known for its various sub-
traditions of Tantra.

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Smartism:

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It is based on the teachings of Puranas,
and they believe in the domestic worship of five
shrines with five deities all treated as equals: Shiva,
Shakti, Ganesh, Vishnu and Surya.

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Shrautism:

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It belongs to ultra orthodox Nambudiri
Brahmins of Kerala. They follow the “Purva-Mimamsa”
school of philosophy and place importance on the
performance of Yajna.

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