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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.
Explain the rise and significance of the Sufi Movement with reference to:
Impact of Sufism on Indian Society
Who was Lallesvari? What are her teachings?
Mention any two doctrines of Sufism.
Mention any two doctrines of Bhakti cult.
Summarise the impact of Bhakti movement with regard to:
Promoting regional languages and devotional literature.
How did the Bhakti reformers contribute to the growth of vernacular literature?
What was the main Contribution of Shri Madhavacharya?
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.
