**Aliyatar** ---- | {{:wiki:aliyatar.png?nolink&200|}} || ^ The symbol commonly ascribed to Aliyatar. ^^ ^ Classification | [[Dharmic religions|Dharmic]] | ^ Scripture | The [[Arivas]] | ^ Theology | Aliyati theology | ^ Region | [[ariovarsan_federation|Ariovarsa]], [[tiravidan_federation|Tiravida Nadu]], [[Saribumi]] | **Aliyatar** is a religion originated in [[South Asteria]], unified by concepts and values expounded in the [[Arivas]]. At its core, Aliyatar emphasizes //dharma// (cosmic law), //karma// (action and consequence), //samsara// (the cycle of rebirth), and the spiritual goal of //moksha// (liberation from this cycle). Aliyatar envisions the universe as cyclically created and destroyed through vast epochs (//yuga//) within larger cosmic cycles (//kalpa//), presided over by a triad of **[[Namukha]]** (creator), **[[Permala]]** (preserver), and **[[Kuta]]** (destroyer). The universe is composed of multiple realms, emanating from **[[Maiporulu]]** (ultimate reality). In addition, the mother goddess **[[Maryama]]** also plays a major role within this cosmology. Major Aliyati devotional currents are [[Pairmalism]], [[Kautism]], [[Maryamism]], and [[Nainavism]]. Within the last century, centralization of religious authority in the [[unionstate|Union State]] and [[Saribumi]] have greatly damaged the independent practice of Aliyatar within its endemic territories. Many Aliyatis have thus chosen to emigrate, spreading Aliyatar's presence through small communities across the blocs. {{tag>religion aliyatar}}