Reassembling the Giant

The Development of Monotheism in Vaiṣṇava Theology

Abstract

The article "Reassembling the Giant: The Development of Monotheism in Vaiṣṇava Theology" by Neal Delmonico examines the evolution of monotheistic thought within Vaiṣṇava traditions by tracing reinterpretations of the Puruṣa Sūkta across Indian theological history. Delmonico argues that while Indic traditions lack an exact analog to Western monotheism, they developed a unique, inclusive theistic framework—culminating in Caitanya Vaiṣṇava theology—that accommodates diverse spiritual expressions within a hierarchical unity of vision.