Inclusivism: the Enduring Vedic Vision in the Ever-Renewing Cosmos

Ham, Hyoung Seok (함형석)

doi:10.29213/crbs..13.201306.9

Inclusivism: the Enduring Vedic Vision in the Ever-Renewing Cosmos

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Abbr : Critical Review for Buddhist Studies
2013, (13), pp.9~53
DOI : 10.29213/crbs..13.201306.9
Publisher : Geumgang Center for Buddhist Studies
Research Area : Humanities > Buddhist Studies

Ham, Hyoung Seok ¹

¹Univ. of Michigan

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This paper seeks to define a unifying vision of Hinduism from within the tradition and claims that this vision is inclusivistic. By reviewing scholarly discussions on inclusivism, the singularity/plurality of Hinduism, and the timelessness feature of Sanskrit literature, the paper analyzes how truth claims were made in ancient India and identifies a possible provenance of inclusivism in the role of Brahmins who regularly emulated the Creator god Prajāpati. Considering the influence of Vedic ritualistic culture on the perception of truth and otherness, the “real extension of the Veda,” despite its seeming neglect in the tradition, should be appreciated for providing Indian intellectuals with a paradigmatic framework of knowledge throughout history.

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Inclusivism, Hinduism, Hinduisms, Vedic rituals, truth claims

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