Agent of Syncretism
Shasta, which is a generic term for a teacher in Sanskrit. In South India, a number of deities are known by this name. Dharma-Shasta is Ayyappa whereas Brahma-Shasta is Skanda. Both are warrier deities associated with indigenous tribal people. Shasta also has a sanskriting legend that connects him with the high gods of Hinduism. Legends indicate that Shasta is the son of a union between Shiva and the female form of Vishnu, namely Mohini. The Shasta cult is also an attempt at reconciling the differences between the sects of Saivites and Vaishnavites amongst Hindus.
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