Though they have many names, these groups are similar in their activities and objectives. "In general," says Chiu, "they preserve Hinduism's explanation of the spirit and its pursuit of a simple life and peace of mind. Most also employ meditation in the pursuit of a transcendental state. Hinduism's influence is clear."
儘管名目繁多，但從這些宗教的活動和要旨來看，「他們大體上仍保持印度教對於基本精神的解釋、對於心靈平靜與素樸生活的追求；他們大多使用靜坐，以求達到超越現實的心理狀態，受印度教的影響明顯，」瞿海源說。