From Shamanic Trance to Spiritual Consciousness: Mapping the Earliest Roots of Human Spirituality
Krushnakant Nagargoje, Arvind Rawat, Kirti Maurya
International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research April 19, 2026 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.75334 via OpenAlex
Summary
Human spirituality originates from early experiential practices found in indigenous cultures rather than from organized religions or formal philosophical systems. This suggests that the roots of spiritual experiences are deeply tied to cultural and experiential knowledge.
Study at a glance
| Key finding | The origins of human spirituality are rooted in early experiential practices within indigenous cultures. |
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Abstract
The origins of human spirituality extend far beyond organised religions and formal philosophical systems, emerging instead from early experiential practices embedded within indigenous cultures