How Old Is Smartism?
The Tradition, States Milner, Has Roots That Emerged Sometime Between 3Rd Century Bce and 3Rd Century Ce, Likely in Response to the Growth of Jainism and...
The tradition, states Milner, has roots that emerged sometime between 3rd century BCE and 3rd century CE, likely in response to the growth of Jainism and Buddhism. It reflected a Hindu synthesis of four philosophical strands: Mimamsa, Advaita, Yoga and theism.
Who founded Smartism?
Smartism was founded by the Hindu spiritual guru, Adi Shankaracharya.
Who do Smartas worship?
The Smartas may give preference to one deity above the others, and Shiva is highly favoured among them today. But they pay allegiance in their worship to the five major gods—Shiva, Vishnu, Shakti, Surya, and Ganesha—in the pancayatana puja (“five-shrines worship”).
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