Impact of the Satras

Abstract

The Satra institution that was born in the 16th century A.D. has been playing a remarkable and leading role in the religious, social and cultural life of Assam, till today. The Satra institution is not only the centre of spreading of Vaishnava religion, but it is the soul centre of educaiton, culture and art in the life of the people of Assam. The Satra in one hand fulfils the national unity and on the other hand awakening of the living consciousness of general people supplies the enlivening power in the national life.