Questions tagged [sects]
For questions related to the various divisions and sub-divisions of Hinduism like Shaivism, Vaishnavism, etc.
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On The "Heterodox" Sampradayas
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Regarding Shaivism, as far as I'm aware with the resources I've, the philosophy of mainstream Shaivite sampradayas such as Vira Shaivism, Shaiva Siddantha, Pasupatha Shaivism, Kashmiri ...
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Is there a Dharmic requirement that a religious speaker must believe in what he/she is preaching?
Hinduism is broken up into sects and sects disagree, sometimes strongly, about religious matters. The following is said to have happened in real life. A speaker, belonging to sect A was a very good ...
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Sampradayas and Injunctions
We know there are different Sampradayas(Sects) and sub sects and each have their own injunctions about the social life/interaction as well as devotional/spiritual/ritual interaction. Which among ...
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Concept of Sampradaya
What is the concept of 'Sampradaya' in Hinduism and how does any particular tradition develop into a Sampradaya? And How many divisions and sub-divisions of Sampradayas are there?
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What is the Difference between Shaiva and Shakta?
Both sects believe in the oneness of Shiva - Shakti as the supreme essence of the vishvam.
So what is the difference between the two?
Can I have a compare and contrast type answer?
Like in what ways ...
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Which Sampradayas follow which Dharamshastras?
As I understand, the texts followed by devotees depend for the most part on which Sampradaya they are a part of. For example, people in the Nandinatha Sampradaya give more importance to the Shiv Puran ...
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Is the Hamjaad sadhna endemic to Hinduism?
I’ve heard of a sadhana that focuses on a being called “Hamzaad”.The “Hamzaad” sadhana is said to be more dangerous than
other sadhanas, but upon successfully attaining this state, the Hamjaad is said ...
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Differences between Lingayats and Aradhyas?
Lingayat community was founded by Basavanna. What is the history of Aradhyas who are shiva followers too and they too wear lingas.
What are the differences between these communities?
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What sectarian doctrines of sects that deny Indra is Brahman would be violated by scriptural statements that say Indra is Brahman?
(from quora)
He has the power to resurrect the mortals and grant others immortality
Anusure Mallikarjun
My answer is based on vedas which says lord Indra is the name of supreme Brahman or supreme ...
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Is the deity of the Sun (Surya) a 'Devatā', or a 'Bhagvān, ' according to major sects?
What's the status of Surya as a deity as per acharyas of major sects (currently Vaishnava, Shaiva, Shaktas)?
Adi Shankaracharya listed him as one of the five equally worship-worthy Pañcayatan deities. ...
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Vaishnavite sects that have a Moola form other than Vishnu/Narayana
We have Gaudiyas and Ramanandis for whom the moola form is Krishna and Rama respectively.
Are there any sects that claim Varaha or Narasimha or Parashurama et al are the moola form?
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Sects that offer proofs of which deities are NOT Brahman
Most sects cite scripture that says that their deity is Brahman. As far as I know, they do not offer elaborate refutations of scriptural claims regarding other deities.
But Srivaishnavites not only ...
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How many Swaminarayan sects/subsects are currently active?
someone says in Quora
Entire Swaminarayan Smapraday is divided into around 45+ different sects.
Is that correct?
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Which active sects/subsects today have names that are not in Sanskrit?
the major sect names like Saiva,Vaishnava etc. are in sanskrit. Some sects have names that end in "Samaj" which is in Hindi.
What are the major sects/subsects active today whose names are ...
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Is being 'Sect-less' frowned upon?
There are umpteen sects (Sampradāyas) in Hinduism.
Does any text enjoin to have a sectarian identity in all the believers of Hinduism?
Is it frowned upon if the person doesn’t identify with any ...
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