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Religions of India Fed by many sources, branch off from flowing river

VEDIC RELIGIONS ( A ryans). AUTOCHTONOUS RELIGIONS “religions of soil” regional traditions, indigenous ideas of ritual, incorporated into Hinduism as develops. HETERODOX RELIGIONS (effect Brahminical Hinduism, respond to challenge of hegemony, patronage ). JAINSM Do not regard Vedas

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Religions of India Fed by many sources, branch off from flowing river

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  1. VEDIC RELIGIONS (Aryans) AUTOCHTONOUS RELIGIONS “religions of soil” regional traditions, indigenous ideas of ritual, incorporated into Hinduism as develops HETERODOX RELIGIONS (effect Brahminical Hinduism, respond to challenge of hegemony, patronage) JAINSM Do not regard Vedas as authoritative UPANISHADS (monotheism) one spirit under all humanity (BRAHMAN) BRAHMINICAL HINDUISM Saguna Ram (Adyodha) Religions of IndiaFed by many sources, branch off from flowing river BUDDHISM Buddha believed in karma, reincarnation, sought freedom from life/death, desire traps us, Developed path of own freedom, on decline without Ambedkar, 12th century Muslims killed, Buddhists; disregard caste but other things affirmed; untouchables embrace Buddhism and were persecuted (Ambedkar’s narrative) ISLAM God cannot be embodied, mantra, Ram, disclose truth that divine present, saturate reality KABIN PANTH AHIMSA Nonviolence Tendency for low caste to practice NIRGUNA (no forms); Upper caste saguna (give body to God), many low; Caste movements, group gains new ideology, world view, vehicle For transformation CHRISTIANITY SATNAMIS MODERN REFORMED HINDUISM Saguna Ram (Adyodha)

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