The concept of a supreme deity or a primary god is deeply entrenched in the evolution of human religious and philosophical thought. As societies grew more complex, so did their understanding of the divine

Evolution Of Worship

Early Diversity: In the earliest times, different communities had their own set of deities that they revered. These deities were often closely related to their immediate surroundings, livelihoods, and daily challenges.

Emergence Of Unified Ideas: With the growth of towns, trade, and empires, diverse groups came into contact and began to exchange ideas. This led to a more synthesised and broad understanding of the divine, where common themes started emerging.

Concept Of Rebirth And Inequality

Over time, the belief that living beings undergo numerous cycles of birth and rebirth became prevalent. How one’s present life is, was thought to be determined by one’s past actions (both good and bad).

Linked to this was the increasing belief in inherent social inequalities, where a person’s birth into a particular family or caste determined their social status and privileges. Such notions were then solidified through religious and philosophical texts of the time.

Counter-Movements