Smarta (Noun)
Meaning
One of a group of brahmans who uphold nonsectarian orthodoxy according to the Vedanta school of Hinduism.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Smarta tradition emphasizes the authority of the Vedas and the Upanishads, and its adherents often worship multiple deities.
- The Smarta community has historically been influential in shaping Hindu philosophy and culture, particularly in the southern region of India.
- He was a Smarta Brahmin from a traditional family that valued the study of the Vedas and the Upanishads.
- The Smarta Brahmanas were known for their strict adherence to the rules and rituals of the Vedas, and their emphasis on the study of the Vedanta philosophy.
- The Smarta orthodoxy was originally associated with the teachings of the great Hindu philosopher Adi Shankara, who emphasized the unity of all existence.