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प्रश्न
What do you know about the rise and growth of the Bhakti Cult?
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उत्तर
The Bhakti Cult, a reform movement in Hinduism laid emphasis on devotion to God. It originated in the 9th Century AD in South India. When Shankracharya brought a revival in Hinduism. In South India, it was spearheaded by Ramanujcharaya and Madhavacharaya.
The principal deities are: Shiva, Shakti and Vishnu through the two most popular incarnations. Ram and Krishna. Many other devotes focused on a Formless God (Nirguna Mhakti). They, especially Kabir and Guru Nanak, attracted a large following.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Mention the two main features (principles) of the Bhakti Cult.
Mention the two main principles of Sufism.
Explain the significance (impact) of the Bhakti movement under the following head:
Preaching the fundamental Equality of all human beings.
Mention any two doctrines of Sufism.
Who spearheaded the Bhakti movement in South India?
What was the main Contribution of Shri Madhavacharya?
What was the main contribution of Nambiandar-Nambi?
With reference to the given pictures, answer the following:
Mention any two teachings of each of these two saints.
With reference to the given pictures, answer the following:
How did the Sufi and the Bhakti movements foster the growth of Indo-Islamic culture.
With reference to the Mughal art and architecture, explain briefly the following.
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