section_path: Diversity and unity/Sense of unity/Classical Hinduism
section_name: Classical Hinduism
paragraph_text: Classical Hinduism
  
  Brahmins played an essential role in the development of the post-Vedic Hindu synthesis, disseminating Vedic culture to local communities, and integrating local religiosity into the trans-regional Brahmanic culture. In the post- Gupta period Vedanta developed in southern India, where orthodox Brahmanic culture and the Hindu culture were preserved, building on ancient Vedic traditions while "accommoda the multiple demands of Hinduism."