Journal article
Tantric religion and social change
- Abstract:
- During the period between the seventh and 11th centuries, several religious innovations occurred in Indic religions (which I refer to anachronistically as ‘Hinduism’). In particular, during this period, we see the rise of tantric traditions based on a new revelation of texts, some of whose followers regarded themselves as transcending the older revelation of the Veda. This article explores a period of rapid religious transformation that significantly influenced mainstream society and politics, raising serious concerns within the orthodox Brahminical order. Despite the swift pace of change, I argue that the concept of convergence offers a valuable lens through which to understand the evolving dynamics of the belief systems that followed.
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- Published
- Peer review status:
- Peer reviewed
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- 10.1111/taja.70022
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- Wiley
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- The Australian Journal of Anthropology More from this journal
- Publication date:
- 2025-07-25
- Acceptance date:
- 2025-07-07
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1757-6547
- ISSN:
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1035-8811
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English
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2263187
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pubs:2263187
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3146391
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