Brahmanism: A Religious Cult in Ancient India
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The article on Brahmanism in ancient Indian society will show various aspects of Indian tradition and culture by exploring the foundational elements and prerequisites of it. Brahmanism as a distinct religious tradition in ancient India was largely confined to the northern parts of the Indian subcontinent. The founding texts are discussed by exploring the sruties of ancient India. The article shows that Brahmanism has not only been an active religious tradition in ancient India but it had passed through different difficult phases throughout the historical development of various religions across the country. Brahmanism has a long past in the Indian continent, but at the same time, it has faced many challenges by the other religions as well
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