Here is the fully refined, academically rigorous distinction between Sanatan Dharma and Hinduism, incorporating additional Upanishadic evidence from the Shvetashvatara Upanishad to further establish the monotheistic and non-ritualistic foundation of Sanatan Dharma. --- Sanatan Dharma vs. Hinduism: An Academic Perspective 1. Core Differences --- 2. Scriptural Foundations Sanatan Dharma: Based on Religious Vedic Sanskrit Scriptures (Shruti) Vedas (4): Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda Upanishads (108): Philosophical and mystical exploration of the Absolute Reality (Brahm) Brahmasutra: Logical systematization of Vedanta Darshanas: Sankhya, Vedanta, Yoga, Vaisheshika, Mimansa Core Principle: Vedantic Monotheism: One formless, all-pervading Supreme Reality (Brahm) beyond human-like attributes Path of Jnana (Knowledge): Self-Realization over rituals 📖 Shvetashvatara Upanishad 6.11: > एको देवः सर्वभूतेषु गूढः सर्वव्यापी सर्वभूतान्तरात्मा। कर्माध्यक्ष: सर्वभूताधिवासः सा...