Since the 19th century, under the dominance of western colonialism and Indology, when the term "Hinduism" came into broad use, the popular understanding of Hinduism has been dominated by neo-Vedanta, in which mysticism and the unity of Hinduism have been emphasised.
Since the 19th century, under the dominance of western colonialism and Indology, when the term "Hinduism" came into broad use, Hinduism has re-asserted itself as a coherent and independent tradition. The popular understanding of Hinduism has been dominated by this neo-Vedanta, in which mysticism and the unity of Hinduism have been emphasised.