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Syncretism in Indian Religions and Spiritual Traditions with Special Reference to Sikhism

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  • Prof. Daljit Kaur

    (Department of History, MataSundri College for Women, University of Delhi)

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India’s religious traditions have evolved through sustained interaction across cultures, languages, and spiritual systems. Syncretism defined as the blending or cross-fertilisation of ideas, practices, and symbols has been a hallmark of the subcontinent’s intellectual history. This paper examines syncretism within major Indian religions and situates Sikhism within this broader landscape. While Sikhism appeared amid rich inter-religious dialogue, it simultaneously articulated a distinct theological vision. Through an overview of Vedic-Shramanic exchanges, Bhakti-Sufi interactions, and the pluralistic milieu of medieval Punjab, the paper evaluates scholarly debates on whether Sikhism is a syncretic tradition or an original revelation that engaged with its context in transformative ways.

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  • Prof. Daljit Kaur, 2026. "Syncretism in Indian Religions and Spiritual Traditions with Special Reference to Sikhism," International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science, RSIS International, vol. 15(3), pages 1286-1293, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:ijltem:v:15:y:2026:i:3:a:2272
    DOI: 10.51583/IJLTEMAS.2026.150300111
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