Which of these statements are correctly matched?1. Shaktism - it consi...
Vaishnavism: Followers consider Vishnu as the Supreme Lord. The tradition has traceable roots to the 1st millennium BCE. Bhagavatism, also called Krishnaism The Vaishnava tradition has many sampradayas or sub-schools.
Shaivism: It considers Shiva as the Supreme Lord. Shaivism traces its origin before Vaishnavism in 2nd millennium BCE in the form of the Vedic deity Rudra.
Shaktism: It considers feminine and the Devi or goddess as supreme. It is known for its various sub-traditions of Tantra.
Smartism: It is based on the teachings of Puranas. They believe in domestic worship of five shrines with five deities, all treated as equals: Shiva, Shakti Ganesh, Vishnu and Surya. Smartism accepts Brahman's two concepts, namely Saguna Brahman – the Brahman with attributes, and Nirguna Brahman - the Brahman without attributes.
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Which of these statements are correctly matched?1. Shaktism - it consi...
Shaktism and Smartism are two different sects within Hinduism, and they are correctly matched with the statements provided. Let's understand each statement in detail:
1. Shaktism - it considers as feminine and Devi or Goddess as supreme:
- Shaktism is a sect of Hinduism that worships the divine feminine energy, Shakti, as the supreme deity. It emphasizes the worship of Devi or the Goddess in various forms like Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, Saraswati, etc. Shaktism considers the feminine aspect of the divine as the creative force behind the universe. It recognizes the power and energy of the Goddess in various forms and believes that she is the source of all creation, preservation, and destruction.
2. Smartism - it is based on the teaching of Puranas:
- Smartism is another sect of Hinduism that follows the teachings of the Smritis, which include the Puranas. The term "Smartism" comes from the word "Smriti," which means "remembered texts." Smartism acknowledges the authority of the Vedas, but it also considers the teachings of the Puranas to be important. The Puranas are a collection of ancient Hindu scriptures that contain myths, legends, genealogies, and teachings on various subjects like rituals, cosmology, theology, etc. Smartism draws its religious practices and beliefs from the teachings of the Puranas.
In conclusion, both statements are correctly matched. Shaktism focuses on the feminine aspect of divinity and considers the Goddess as supreme, while Smartism is based on the teachings of the Puranas.