The Vakataka–Gupta Age (circa 200–550 A.D.) c4.86

c4.86

1. General Background . . . . . 334
2. The Spirit of Tolerance and Harmony ... ... ... 335
3. Vedic Religion . . . . . 339
4. Growing Popularity of Puranic Hinduism ... ... ... 340
5. Popular Beliefs . . . . . 345
6. Rites and Ceremonies . . . . . 346
7. Hinduism and Foreigners . . . . . 348
8. Hindu Philosophy . . . . . 349
9. Buddhism . . . . . 351
10. Extent of Buddhism . . . . . 356
11. Jainism . . . . . 359
12. General View . . . . . 363