Minor Dharmic religions

[hindupridemn]

Has anyone heard of Ayyavazhi, Kabir Panth, Sant Mat, Din-i-Ilahi, and Lingayatism?

 

[Arav]

Has anyone heard of Ayyavazhi, Kabir Panth, Sant Mat, Din-i-Ilahi, and Lingayatism?

i have heard of Lingayatism, it is actually a sect within Saivism. I dont know too much about this philosophy though.

 

[Breathe]

I know of Kabirpanth, Sant Mat, and Ravidassia. I have been to a Ravidassia place of worship.

 

[dyanaprajna2011]

Has anyone heard of Ayyavazhi, Kabir Panth, Sant Mat, Din-i-Ilahi, and Lingayatism?

I have heard of Ayyavazhi, but I don't know anything about them. I think Kabir Panth is a sect of Sikhism, but I might be wrong. And I have heard of Sant Mat, but again, I know nothing of them.

 

[xkatz]

Din-i-Illahi was an attempt by Mughal emperor Akhbar to unite all the peoples in the Mughal Empire under one religion. It was basically a syncretization of Islam, Hinduism, Jainism, and Christianity. It never gained much popularity, it's only followers were the people in his court. It caused him to be declared an apostate of Islam if I remember correctly.

I have heard of the others but I know too little to say anything useful or informative.

 

[Mind_Zenith]

I'm quite familiar with Ayyavazhi: my primary school teacher was originally a member of this religion before converting to Buddhism through the efforts of her husband. It was essentially started to make God more available to the poorer people in Sri Lanka (and the world, by extension, although they don't have much missionary work). They believe in a single supreme being (who they do not worship in image form–making worship more accessible to those who cannot afford images).
Their theology is very complex, but in essence God (Ekam) incarnates or 'evolves' as a number of different deities, prominently the Trimurti (Vishnu, Brahma and Siva); the Godhead trinity then incarnates as their founder, prophet and avatar, Ayya Vaikundar, who they believe is the current incarnation of Ekam.
Worship is very simple, involving some Hindu rituals but most prominently by mantra recitation (I think the Mantra involved is "Ayya Siva Siva Ara Kara Ara Kara", but I may be wrong).

'Fraid that's the only one I know about!

 

[Jacksnyte]

Lingayatism

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:
Lingayatism, is a distinct denomination within Hinduism in India. It makes several departures from mainstream Hinduism.[1][2] The adherents of this faith are known as Lingayats (Kannada: ಲಿಂಗಾಯತರು, Telugu: లింగాయత, Marathi: लिंगायत, Hindi: लिंगाय&#2340. The term is derived from Lingavantha in Kannada, meaning 'one who wears Linga on their body'.
Worshiping God
The Lingayaths worship Ishthalinga. Vishwaguru Basavanna, in one of his famous Vachana says, that GOD has no specific form, name, place. He is omnipresent, unique, Kind and Friendly. Ishthalinga is worn on body. Any human being on earth can wear Ishthalinga initiated by Guru of Lingayat relegion. Lingayatism does not make any partiality of humankind based on caste, creed, gender, language, country, or skin color. Everybody are equal in the eyes of GOD. Lingaytism standsfor Fatherhood of GOD and Brotherhood of all Human beings, and compassion towards all living beings. While Hindus beieve that one's sins can be washed away by bathing in the Ganges river, Lingayats do not believe in such practices. They also do not believe in rituals and astrology. They believe in "Jangama (mobile) linga" carried in/on one's body as against "Sthavara (stationary) linga" such as in temples.
[edit] Lingayat theology
The early followers and adherents believed in a monotheistic world where Linga is the supreme God and the Self and God are one and the same.[4] Early Lingayats placed importance on the Vachana sahityas, which was given by Lord Basava.
Central to Lingayat theology are five codes of conduct (called Panchāchāras), eight "shields" (Ashtāvarana), and the concept of six levels of attainment that the devotee can achieve (known as Shatsthala).


Scriptures

• Vachanas
• Mantra Gopya
• Shoonya Sampadane
• Shaivite Agamas
• Karana Hasuge

 

[Wannabe Yogi]

I think Kabir Panth is a sect of Sikhism.

I think it was an inspiration for Sikhism. They go to the Kumbh Mela so I think they see themselves as Hindu.

 

[Gaura Priya]

I think everyone has kind of answered the questions...

I am familiar with Kabir Panth, Sant Mat, Din-i-Ilahi, and Lingayatism.

Lingayatism is no longer a Shaiva sect, but is its own religion, since they do not believe in the Veda as the Supreme Scripture. One could say that it is a separate Shaiva religion.

 

[Atman]

Lingayatism was a reform movement founded (or at least partially founded) by a Shaiva saint named Basavana in 12th century Karnataka. Basavana's movement rejected the Hindu caste system, Vedas and Vedic rituals, animal sacrifice/meat eating, gender inequality, worship of Hindu gods other than Shiva and his family etc. Basava introduced the practice of wearing a small Shiva Linga in a necklace around the devotees neck, and worshiping this Linga as one's personal form of Shiva. This practice was introduced as a replacement for worship in temples, so that all members of the Lingayat movement could be included equally in the worship of Lord Shiva, as temples would not allow sudras and dalits through their doors. Eventually as the movement grew followers began operating their own temples which allowed followers of all castes to worship together.

I think it was an inspiration for Sikhism. They go to the Kumbh Mela so I think they see themselves as Hindu.

Kabir Panth has followers that claim allegiance to Hinduism, Sikhism and Islam. Kabir Panth is a movement, though in a sense a distinct religious tradition itself, is also very inclusive of other faiths. Its core values are based on the teachings of Sant Kabir, an Indian mystic who preached anti-castism, religious unity, and the belief in one single formless God who transcends all faith traditions.