Hinduism

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Hinduism is the most widely practiced religion in Navi Bharat. The religion is viewed by Navi Bharatis to be divided into two sects (a misnomer given the thousands of sects present in Hinduism), Vedanta Hinduism and Traditional Hinduism.


Vedanta Hinduism

Vedanta Hinduism is the most commonly practiced sect of Hinduism in Navi Bharat. It is a very liberal sect of Hinduism, appealing heaving to middle and lower class Navi Bharatis, and frequently taking in converts from all other religions. It is heavily grounded in the principles of jnanta yoga- enlightenment through the destruction of ignorance. Vedanta Hinduism is liberal, giving, charitable, and very open to new ideas. In India itself, this super-sect would comprise most of the Smarta, Advaita Vedanta, and some Shaivist traditions.


Traditional Hinduism

Traditional Hinduism runs as a close second to Vedanta Hinduism in practice in Navi Bharat. It is practiced heavily by the Gujurati population of Navi Bharat. It is a more organized tradition than Vedanta, grounding itself more heavily in bhakti yoga- the yoga of worship. It is a more conservative variety of the religion, based moreso on respect and pride. This tradition would incorporate most Vaishanvist and Shaivist traditions.