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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
Name the two famous Sufi Saints of India.
Explain the significance (impact) of the Bhakti movement under the following head:
Ensuring Harmony between Hindus and Muslims.
Explain the significance (impact) of the Bhakti movement under the following head:
Promoting regional languages and Devotional Literature
Explain the rise and significance of the Sufi Movement with reference to:
Nizam-ud-Din Auliya’s main beliefs
Who was Kabir? Mention any two of his teachings?
Sufism was a liberal reform movement within Islam With reference to Sufism write short notes on the following:
Devotion to God
Summarise the impact of Bhakti movement with regard to:
Fostering unity and harmony between different communities.
Mention the impact of Sufism on India society.
What were the main beliefs of Shri Ramanuja?
With reference to the given pictures, answer the following:
Name the Bhakti Saints given in the pictures. Where were they born?
