sentences:  Though Ayyavazhi has a separate outlook as a religion outside Hinduism the basic beliefs are based on the ultimate Dharma which is the core of the present " 'Sanathana Dharma' ", gives an idea that Ayyavazhi is a sect inside Hinduism.The Akilam based mythology is closely related to that of the mainstream Hindu scriptures.The basic doctrine is that " 'to realise the invisible' " (the ultimate monistic power) in the midst of the visibles, which is similar to that of Hinduism where the aim of atman is 'to attain Dharma (the supreme knowledge) .