Question

Have you ever heard the term ‘bhakti’? What does it mean to you? Choose a bhakti saint from any part of India and learn about their life, their teachings, and the message they shared. You can also find one of their poems or bhajans and share it with your classmates.

Answer 1

Yes, I have heard the term ‘Bhakti’. It means devotion and love towards God. Bhakti teaches that people can connect with God through sincere devotion, prayer, and love.

One famous Bhakti saint was Sant Tukaram from Maharashtra. He was a devotee of Lord Vitthal and expressed his devotion through poems called Abhangas. He taught people to live with love, humility, equality, and devotion to God. He opposed social discrimination and believed that devotion was more important than caste or social status.

One of his famous messages was that true devotion comes from the heart and God is accessible to everyone. His abhangas are still sung and remembered by people today.