Ashram
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Ashram or the Ashrama, locally known as Sát (Parbhan: सत्, lit. Absolute Truth), is a Satrian religion that emerged from Jati philosophical traditions in the 7th century CE. Variously described as a monotheistic, polytheistic, and pantheistic faith, it encompasses a variety of traditions, beliefs and spiritual practices practiced throughout the subcontinent, centered on the belief of escaping the cycle of rebirth and achieving oneness with God. Ashram is an exonym created by Etrurian explorers; its practitioners, known as Ashramists, refer to their religion as Sát or the "Absolute Truth" and themselves as Anuyāyī or "Followers".
Ashram originated from the Jati philosophies as series of religious reforms brought on by several Ashramic saints in the 7th century CE. It emerged as a distinct religion during the Middle Sangma period, when their reforms were widely embraced by the priest caste of the Sangma in the late 9th century. The religion quickly spread throughout Satria during the rise of the High Sangma and became one of the most prominent religions in the empire.
All schools of Ashram share the goal of leaving the cycle of rebirth through attaining unity with God, known as Sabbadeva, which consists of various aspects. In addition they also share a belief in karma and the belief that every person has a spirit known as an atta. The schools differ on the validity of additional religious scripture, what specific actions generate good or bad karma, and the relation between the self and the world around them.
Ashram is the predominant religion in Arthasthan and Rajyaghar and has a significant presence in Ajahadya and Padaratha. Template:Region icon Kylaris