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Indic worldview

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An ancient worldview that dominated South Asia, differentiating earthly and cosmic realms of existence, recognizing certain sites or beings as sacred, and understanding time and life as cyclic.

AP course connection

Topic 8.3: 8.3 Interactions Within and Across Cultures in South, East, and Southeast Asian Art

Unit 8

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