Sanskritization or Sanskritisation is a particular form of social change found in India. It denotes the process by which castes placed lower in the caste hierarchy seek upward mobility by emulating the rituals and practices of the upper or dominant castes. It is a process similar to passing in sociological terms. This term was made popular by Indi...
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(from the article `Hinduism`) The development of Hinduism can be interpreted as a constant interaction between the religion of the upper social groups, represented by the ... Sanskritization is a term that refers to a style of text that imitates the customs and manners of the Brahmans. But, although most sacred texts in ... [2 relate...
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