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	Uttarakhand Information Centre - Smartha
		A Smarta or Smartha is a denomination of the Hindu religion.
		Thus, a bedrock of Smarthas who follow Advaita philosophy is its belief in the essential sameness of all deities, the unity of Godhead, and its conceptualization of the myraid deities of India as various manifestations of the one divine power.
		Smarthas are recommended to follow the Brahma form of Vedic marriage (a type of arranged marriage).
	www.4dham.com /go2/Smarta.html (1663 words)

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		The matha in this study was established in the 13th century by the philosopher Madhva of Udupi in Karnataka.
		Madhva founded the Dvaita (dualistic or monotheist) school of philosophy, derived from Vedanta, which he preached to the Smartha Brahmins of Udupi.
		Most religious sects in India, of whom the Madhvas are no exception, cater to specific sub-castes, and the role of the other castes vis-à-vis the dominant religious group is clearly defined.
	www.newindpress.com /sunday/colItems.asp?ID=SEB20030503075958 (985 words)

	Arya Samaj :: View topic - What are the Yuga's really?
		I belong to smartha sampradaya who are monistic and believe that god can be worshipped in any form, but upasana should be made only with its true formless self.
		Smarthas believe that the true nature of god - is nirguna [which you obviously know].
		Smarthas are so called because they are to follow smrtis, then again - even with them following smrtis, they recommend vedas.
	aryasamaj.forumwise.com /aryasamaj-thread662.html (1082 words)

	India Discussion Forum - Indian History, Culture, Politics, News, Strategic Security, Hinduism. -> Hindu Seer and ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Smarthas are impartial in their worship of deities, but i have always had a special affinity for the worship of Shiva.
		I have no prejudices against smarthas or anyone; I simply feel that they are standing in the way of a caste free society, which I will explain over time.
		And again I mean the smartha monasteries and priesthood, not the regular smartha people, 80% of whom are not in the priesthood (and technically not really smarthas).
	www.india-forum.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=582 (7510 words)

	Re: Siva as yogi?
		In contrast, many other world-wide religious movements become popular because they sanction certain material desires, such as the desire for illicit sex, the desire to eat meat, the desire to become independent of God, or the desire to become God.
		A Smartha is one who follows the Advaitic tradition.
		I know very well what Smarthaism is, and can't understand what I said that got you so agitated.
	www.hindunet.org /srh_home.072799/1995_11/msg00095.html (917 words)

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		A Smartha is a vedic Brahmin who follows the scriptures.Advaita dominated Smartha philosophy.In course of time,many Gurus,who had their own ideas of religion,moved out of the Smartha fold due to two reaons.
		Furthermore people did not become smarthas by leaving something to follow advaita.They were smarthas even before shankracharya.They celebrated Adi Shankaracharya,as he had established the supremacy of shruti and smriti by his arguments.This much is without doubt true.Now how does that matter,what philosophy the smartas followed after that.Can you change the definition of a people.
		Why even in recent times,in the smartha community,was born a most extraordinary person J.Krishnamurthy(though his ideas did not have root in vedas,but this is just an example of the pattern of thought established within the community).And his followers are not smarthas either,as they do not accept the vedas.
	www.torontopost.biz /Info/?Talk:Smartism (4132 words)

	Smartism Did You Mean Smartism? (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A Smarta or Smartha is a denomination of the Hindu religion.
		Thus, a bedrock of Smarthas who follow Advaita philosophy is its belief in the essential sameness of all deities, the unity of Godhead, and its conceptualization of the myriad deities of India as various manifestations of the one divine power.
		Smarthas are recommended to follow the Brahma form of Vedic marriage (a type of arranged marriage).
	www.did-you-mean.com /Smartism.html (1984 words)

	Hindu Sacred Marks
		Some of the Smartha sect, that is, those who professedly worship Siva in particular, and yet pay reverence to Vishnu, also wear the trident marks of Vishnu, instead of the Siva mark which is usually worn by the Smarthas.
		The Sivas are divided into two main divisions, the Smarthas, those who also honour Vishnu, and Lingadharis, or wearers of the lingam, who adhere solely to the worship of Siva.
		The latter of these may be distinguished by having the vibhuti marks drawn across the eyes and by the side of the ears.
	www.oldandsold.com /books/hindu/hindu-5.shtml (2499 words)

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		Thus, a bedrock of Smarthas who also follow Advaita philosophy is its belief in the essential sameness of all deities, the unity of Godhead, and its conceptualization of the myraid deities of India as various manifestations of the one divine power.
		However, it was most essential for smartha brahmins to specialize in the Karma Kanda of Vedas and associated rituals dilligently and teach to the subsequent generations.
		Basically the smarthas were distinguished by their strict adherence to the sacred laws of Smritis and rituals.
	www.pillscatalog.net /Smartas.html (2356 words)

	Bhaja Govindam - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		Many scholars hold that this composition encapsulates with both brevity and simplicity the substance of all Vedantic thought found in whatever other works that Adi Shankaracharya wrote.
		The refrain "Bhaja Govindam" which defines the composition and gives it its name invokes the almighty in the aspect of Vishnu; it is therefore very popular not only with Sri Adi Shankaracharya's immediate followers, the Smarthas, but also with Vaishnavas and others.
		There is a story attached to the composition of this Hymn.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Bhaja_Govindam (430 words)

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		Long time before this [English rule], even during the period when RamAnujA had stabilised the Vaishnava sampradhAyam; when many of the smArthAs having Vishnu as their 'ishta dEvathA' started adopting His path, the term advaitin seemed to have given a saivaite connotation.
		That is why there had been many instances of migration of ardent smArthA devotees of Vishnu to those schools which held Vishnu in an exalted position.
		It has come to such a pass, nowadays, that advaitins are taken for granted to be saivaites, per se, by those unaware [of our tradition].
	www.advaita-vedanta.org /archives/advaita-l/2005-January/011538.html (480 words)

	SriRangaSri List Archive Aug 2005
		But the difference between now and then was whether you are a advathi or a vishistadvaithi you always wore a urdhva pundram and worshipped Sriman Narayana as the supreme reality unlike the present scenario.
		In fact everyone followed smartha dharmam (the rituals prescribed in smrithis) but lived a vaishnavite life.
		Therefore even if we say that Sri Ramanuja was born in a smartha family, we need to clearly understand that the present smartha-vaishnava grouping did not exist in those days.
	www.ibiblio.org /sripedia/srirangasri/archives/aug05/msg00072.html (932 words)

	India Discussion Forum - Indian History, Culture, Politics, News, Strategic Security, Hinduism. -> ISKCON: It's ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Because the main Sanatan/Vedic dharma is not a strictly speaking a codified religion such as Islam and Christianity, various saints and reformers came and propounded their own version of vedic dharma thereby fulfilling their purpose of existence for that specific period of history.
		What sort of statistical detail u have and on what basis that Smarthas use “Holy River Ganges” as “sin cleansing Machine” and do u agree to the fact not even a single “Vaishnava” use the holy river for cleansing of their sins.
		And the selective choosing of ‘Smarthas” for this name calling is emanating from inherent sense of hatred which is not a “Sadhu Lakshana” or “Vaishnava Lakshana”.
	www.india-forum.com /forums/index.php?act=findpost&pid=47738 (8770 words)

	Dr Ramesh N Rao - Articles - Religion/Philosophy
		There is a running battle between the Madhvasin the agrahaara and their close neighbors, the Smarthas(followers of Shankara's advaitaor non-dualistic philosophy and so, according to the Madhvas, nastikas-- literally, nonbelievers, but actually, the non-orthodox).
		For example, Durgabhatta, a Smartha from Durvasapura thinks that "Parijatapura's brahmins were Smartas (sic), not quite out of the upper set, their lines being a little mixed....
		Furthermore, Durgabhatta was fascinated by the Smartha widows "who didn't shave their heads and grew their hair long, who even chewed betel leaf and reddened their mouths..." (Samskara, p.
	rameshnrao.com /religion-philosophy-hinduism-post-modernism.html (4942 words)

	RSB Net - Home of Rajapur Saraswath Brahmins
		All the Saraswats that is to say, the different sub-sects, as mentioned earlier, were the followers of this ancient Math and of Rigvedi Shakala Shakheeya Ashwalayana Sutris.
		The present sub-sect-Rajapur/Balawalikar Gaud Saraswath Brahmanas were the original settlers of Gomantak and are the integral part of Saraswath Brahmanas of "Saraswat Desh" who finally came to settle down there in "Agraharas" which mean the settlements of Brahmanas not only performing religious functions and pursuing academic activities but also guiding the community in various professions.
		In this region the Rajapur-Bhalavalikar Saraswats continued their Smartha tradition and established temples of their Kuladevathas at Sakalkarwadi near Rajapur Town (Mukhyaprana), Kodvali village (Datta Mandir) which is very beautiful.
	www.rsbnet.com /new/history.html (3165 words)

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		I have always been of the understanding (do stand by to be corrected) that Shankara did acknowledge the fact that Govinda was the supreme being but Shiva was all important for him.
		The smarthas also follow the same, but if one recounts all instances of mythology Shiva has been potrayed as a destroyer of evil and a god who was quite easy to please, thats the reason why he would even grant boons to the wily RavaNa.
		This is one reason why you find so many of the smarthas and Vaishnava involved in various kinds of mandala pujas etc. for the ammans for all the immediate reliefs they expect to get.
	www.ramanuja.org /sv/bhakti/archives/sep95/att-0019/00-part (360 words)

	Sankara SampradhAyam
		It is advised in the vEdAs that all should conduct the yajna karmAnushtAnAs and should wear the resulting 'hOma basmA' [Ashes obtained from the hOma].
		For those, who didn't choose to follow any of these new faiths but continued to practice the original vEdic path as advocated by BhaghavadpAdhA, no new names such as vaishnavA or mAdhwA were given.
		Though a wrong impression that smArthAs are saivaites as they wear vibhUthi, has gained currency in present days, it can be said that, in reality the practice of vibhUthi dhAranam of smArthAs has got nothing to do with Shiva; but is based on its vEdic roots.
	www.advaita-vedanta.org /series/shankara_sampradaya/sankara_sampradhayam-3.htm (428 words)

	KeralaIyers.com - The portal for Kerala Iyers
		They also did not have "Paramesawar Preetyartham" in Sankalpas but used to perform Viswaksena Pooja instead of Ganapathi Pooja.
		But over years due to possible reason of non-availability of priests, they perform their rituals similar to other Smarthas.
		They also did not follow Ramanujacharya but were followers of a rebel group of Vaishnavas belonging to Ahobila.
	www.keralaiyers.com /sects.html (654 words)

	Temple Travails - Part 1, Thirukkachur « The meat safe and the study desk
		Vishnu understands this but Brahma lies and therefore is cursed that he (Brahma) shall have no temples to him (although there are Brahma temples in N. India - Pushkar in Rajasthan for example).
		The Smartha tradition is an Orthodox Vedic tradition.
		A smartha can be a devotee of any God.
	saturnring.wordpress.com /2006/05/21/temple-travails-part-1-thirukkachur (1359 words)

	List of Hindu denominations - HinduWiki (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Apparently, the scriptures and mythology are not classified into such denominations, and after all its those scriptures that still dictate the basic "psyche" of Hindu philosophy.
		Smarthas have free rein to choose whichever deity they wish to worship.
		They usually worship five deities (pancopasana) or panchadevata as personal formful manifestations of the impersonal Absolute, Brahman.
	www.hinduwiki.com /index.php?title=List_of_Hindu_denominations (1383 words)

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		That's why I highlighted that Brhacharanam are very staunch smarthas and that even early VedAntic literature doesn't seem too tolerable towards non-brahmins.
		To be a staunch smartha, you should have the support of the Shankara mathams, which if you know, are ultra orthodox, when it comes to preserving brahminic culture.
		that brahmins intermarried with non-brahmins or there was induction of non-brahmins into the smartha fold and 2.
	listserv.linguistlist.org /cgi-bin/wa?A2=ind9910&L=indology&D=1&F=&S=&P=17310 (1237 words)

	Iyer - Information at Halfvalue.com
		In later times, when many Vaishnava sects proclaimed themselves Iyengars, the word Iyer was used to usually refer to either Saivaites or to Smarthas.
		Contemporary Iyers are mostly smarthas and follow Adi Shankara's teachings.
		Though initially divided into distinct groups, they have slowly evolved into a single community with similar culture and habits, the members of which take pride in being called Iyers.
	www.halfvalue.com /wiki.jsp?topic=Iyer (4415 words)

	The Telegraph - Calcutta : Opinion
		The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, were probably worried that their ground would be stolen by the possible resolution of a problem they had all along claimed was a “question of faith”.
		Left to himself, then, he was veering towards the role of an avowedly political negotiator, allowing for some give and take.
		By forcing him to become their message bearer, the VHP and the RSS have reasserted their right to a final solution, and pushed the sankaracharya back into his more innocuous role as a leader of Smartha Brahmins.
	www.telegraphindia.com /1030709/asp/opinion/story_2144185.asp (1468 words)

	Hindu denominations - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Contemporary Hinduism is traditionally divided into four major denominations: Śaivism, Shaktism, Vaishnavism, and Smartha.
		Apparently, the scriptures and mythology are not classified into such denominations, and after all its those scriptures that still dictate the basic "psyche" of Hindu philosophy.
		The newest and least numerous denominations are comprised of Balinese Hindus, who make up a sect of Hinduism that once flourished on the nearby island of Java until late 16th century when a vast majority of its adherents converted to Islam.
	88.208.194.172 /wiki/index.php/Hindu_denominations (1197 words)

	Non-dualism - Information at Halfvalue.com
		The theory was first consolidated by Sri Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century AD.
		Adherents to this theory of the nature of the soul (Brahman) are known as Smarthas.
		According to Ramana Maharshi, the jnani (one who has realised the Self) sees no individual ego, and does not regard himself (or anyone else) as a "doer" of actions.
	www.halfvalue.com /wiki.jsp?topic=Non-dualism (2632 words)

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