The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (609 page)

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founded by
Jaimini
and
Ved
nta
by
B
dar
ya
a
.
In dynamic interaction with the orthodox systems are the three main heterodox (
n
stika
) dar
anas,
C
rv
ka
,
Jaina
, and Buddhist, which modify and adapt traditional views and challenge the authority of the Veda as well as the
brahman
priesthood.
2
Paying respect or homage to (‘viewing’ with respect) a holy image, person or place, and receiving merit or blessing in return. Among Sikhs, the ‘viewing’ is of the
di
Granth, and hearing its contents.
3
In Buddhism (P
li,
dassana
), insight based on reason to defeat false views (
d
ti;
P
li,
di
hi

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