The concept of grace, in varying forms, is present in various religions. Although it is widely believed that the Indian religious tradition places emphasis not on grace but on human self-effort, some systems of Indian theism, particularly Kashmir Shaivism, nevertheless have a developed doctrine of the descent of divine grace (anugraha, or śaktipāta), which is in many ways reminiscent of similar ideas in Christianity. Indologist Sergei Lobanov's lecture explores interesting parallels and differences in the doctrine of grace and contemplative-prayerful practice in Kashmir Shaivism and Eastern Christianity.

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