Denominations

 
The Denominations of Hinduism
 
The faith can essentially be broken down into four forms: Vaishnavism, Shaivism, Shaktism, and Smartism. These four denominations are further broken down into sects. A grouping tends to be characterized by its monist or dualist beliefs.
Dualism refers to the Hindu belief that the “soul” (atman) and the “supreme spirit” (Brahman) are distinct. Monism refers to the Hindu belief that the atman and Brahman are one and the same.


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