Sect - in Hinduism

In Hinduism

The Indologist Axel Michaels writes in his book about Hinduism that in an Indian context the word

sect does not denote a split or excluded community, but rather an organized tradition, usually established by founder with ascetic practices.

according to Michaels,

Indian sects do not focus on heresy, since the lack of a center or a compulsory center makes this impossible – instead, the focus is on adherents and followers.

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