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Sattras in Assam

Sattras in Assam Political parties often go to different Sattras to seek the blessings of Sankardeva. About Sattras: Sattras are monastic institutions in Assam. They were created as part of the 16th century Neo-Vaishnavite reformist movement. Movements started by the Vaishnavite saint-reformer Srimanta Sankaradeva(1449-1596). Why were they established? They were established to spread Sankardeva’s unique “worship through art” approach. They are doing it presently with music (borgeet), dance (sattriya), and theatre (bhauna). Features: Each Satra has a Naam Ghar (worship hall) as its nucleus and is headed by an influential “Satradhikar”. Monks known as bhaktas are inducted into Sattras at a young…

11 March, 2021 Philosophy

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Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji

Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji Context The Prime Minister paid tribute to Acharya Shri Mahapragyaji on the occasion of the seer’s birth centenary today. About Shri Mahapragyaji Acharya Shri Mahapragya(14 June 1920 – 9 May 2010) was the tenth head of the Svetambar Terapanth order of Jainism. Mahapragya was a saint, yogi, spiritual leader, philosopher, author, orator, and poet. He began his life of religious reflection and development as a Jain monk at the age of ten. Mahapragya played a major role in the Anuvrat movement launched by his Guru Acharya Tulsi in 1949 and became the acknowledged leader of the movement in…

20 June, 2020 Philosophy