WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -Smartism, also known as Smarta Hampradaya, is one of four Hindu sects or denominations. Smartism was developed in the 8th Century as a different, liberal approach to Hinduism by Adi Shankara. Followers of Smartism, known as Smartas, practice common Hindu tenets, such as following the sacred Hindu text, the Vedas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Smarta Brahmans consider themselves orthodox and have tended to rigidly hold the traditional values of Hinduism. They are active in all branches of learning and have earned the honorary title of shastri (Sanskrit: “men of learning”), or, in Tamil, ayyar, which often follows their names.