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Mahima Mehta
Mahima Dharma, also known as Mahima Panth, is a Hindu sect practiced primarily in Odisha and nearby states. The religious movement was based on the worship of God, known as Alakh Niranjan, Alekh Niranjan, as attributeless. as condemnation of all religious customs set by the rich and upper-class society generally. Etymology ''Alakh'' was used by Sant (religion), sants (saint) and bhakts (worshippers) in the Bhakti era of India, including gurus Nanak and Kabir, who would chant, "''Alakh Niranjan''." Exclaiming the name of God (Sankirtan Yajna) was given prominence in all of the different ways of worship. Nath, Nathpanthis would also chant the same. Alakh means "''invisible''" and Niranjan means "''spotless''", virtually the same. Mahima Dharma is also known as ''Kumbhipatia'', and its followed as ''Khumbupati''. Devotees are also known as, ''Alekhanamis'', ''Alekhgirs'', and ''Alekheyas''. Founder The founder of Mahima Dharma was Mahima Swami, or Mahima Gosain as he was also cal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hindu Sect
Hindu denominations, ''sampradayas'', traditions, movements, and sects are traditions and sub-traditions within Hinduism centered on one or more gods or goddesses, such as Vishnu, Shiva, Shakti and so on. The term ''sampradaya'' is used for branches with a particular founder-guru with a particular philosophy. Hinduism has no central doctrinal authority and many practising Hindus do not claim to belong to any particular denomination or tradition. Four major traditions are, however, used in scholarly studies: ''Vaishnavism'', ''Shaivism'', ''Shaktism'' and ''Smartism''.Lance Nelson (2007), An Introductory Dictionary of Theology and Religious Studies (Editors: Orlando O. Espín, James B. Nickoloff), Liturgical Press, , pages 562–563 These are sometimes referred to as the denominations of Hinduism, and they differ in the primary deity at the centre of the tradition.SS Kumar (2010), Bhakti — the Yoga of Love, LIT Verlag Münster, , pp. 35–36. A notable feature of Hindu denominat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
