A Timeline of Hinduism
First Online: January 15, 2003
Page Last Updated: February 17, 2024
The following chart traces the important periods in the development of Hindu philosophy. Some important saints are mentioned, and hyperlinks to related topics at Kamat's Potpourri are provided. The readers are encouraged to also see An Introduction to Hinduism, and Pointers to further study.
| Composition of Great Texts |
Bhakti |
Rebels, Reform, |
Hindu |
Present Day |
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Rig Veda Samaveda Yajurveda Atharvana Veda Upanishads Puranas |
Vaishnavism Basaveshwara Ramanujacharya
Dwaita, Adwaita, and Vishista-Dwaita schools Kabir Das |
Shakti Cults Influence of Buddhism Influence of Jainism Idolatry Fusion of Bhakti cults in Hinduism Buddha is absorbed into Hinduism |
Brahmo Samaj Arya Samaj Shiradi Saibaba Mahatma Gandhi Aurabindo Ghosh
Jiddu Krishnamurti
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Satya Saibaba
Hindu VHP Hare Krishna Movement Ganesh Festival |
| Great Texts | Schools of Thought | Reform & Morphing | Hindu Renaissance | Present Day |
See Also:
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Hinduism Potpourri -- Hindu mythology, point of views, pictures of deities, sages and stories.
Timeless Theater
Religion Hindutva