There is a term which is being used frequently now about brahmins especially smarta Brahmins.
It is Orthopraxy. I have seen it being spelt Orthoproxy also.
Orthopraxy means "correct action/activity", and applies to a religion that places emphasis on conduct, both ethical and liturgical, as opposed to faith, or grace etc. This contrasts with orthodoxy, emphasizing a correct belief, and ritualism, the use of rituals.
Someone said Orthopraxy concealed as Orthodoxy. I used to be sort of offended when the Tamil Brahmins are described as Orthodox. We are not orthodox. This word seems to describe us better. We are always talking more about Culture than religion.
It is Orthopraxy. I have seen it being spelt Orthoproxy also.
Orthopraxy means "correct action/activity", and applies to a religion that places emphasis on conduct, both ethical and liturgical, as opposed to faith, or grace etc. This contrasts with orthodoxy, emphasizing a correct belief, and ritualism, the use of rituals.
Someone said Orthopraxy concealed as Orthodoxy. I used to be sort of offended when the Tamil Brahmins are described as Orthodox. We are not orthodox. This word seems to describe us better. We are always talking more about Culture than religion.
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