'Gymnosattvism' is a term which was coined by me when I came across a huge pile of classical (Christian) religious studies essays.
Can the term be transferred from a mainstream institutional religion into the so-called 'polytheistic' religions, belief complexes and traditions?
Personally, I believe this is possible since these religions are more systematic than the practitioners, the scientists and observers might think.
The idea of worshipping gods, deities and spirits via prayers, songs and hymns is a complicated yet culturally and aesthetically fruitful approach.
What exactly do these practitioners resort to when they turn to their patron gods or local deities with distinct hymns, prayers and poetic cycles?
This is not merely an instrument of mind/emotional delogging/clarification, this is also one of the methods with the use of which people get closer to the universal supernatural state and a way in which they can understand the world and admire its harmony.
The philosophical complexity of Asian beliefs might even become higher than the one of the three Abrahamic religions and their variations.
These might include:
1. The acceptaince of the idea of evolution by the oldest Indian pundits.
2. The idea of the mind's clarity is even more demanding than the moral restrictions based on the 10 commandments of Christianity and the 613 commandments of Judaism.
3. The idea of composure and self-control which also includes the 'attention management' component. In fact, the more control you get on a static object while meditating, the more successful you might become academically if you practice daily.
4. A vast, complicated and systemic medical prevention/personal longevity programme which is also linked to the Spiritual Self and the constructive use of the forces of the nature.
5. The East Indian education might take you somewhat longer than before. You might feel overwhelmed at first, however later this diversity of forms of worship won't shock you anymore - there is a clear and concise logic behind them.
6. The idea of clarity of mind is primal to the next steps which might include the propagation of purity, kindness and wisdom. Wjhy are these hard to decipher?
Simply because 'kindness' and 'generosity' are different in Hinduism from what Christianity proposes. In Hinduism, 'kindness' means helping the weakest or the vulnerable, and sometimes even the kings, the priests and the richest noblemen were considered to be 'vulnerable' and 'requiring additional help' as their mind always has to be sharp enough for fulfilling the executive functions.
So, the same idea or term might have different associations in the 'optics' of different religions, schools and cults.
7. These hymns, while you listen to them, will help you keep your long-term memory up regardless of the sphere your work in or the area of your current residence.
Maryna Tchianova, a special review for Cultural Studies research groups.