Important Questions [13]
- Consider the following statements regarding the early traditions of Bhakti and select the correct ones: Historians draw on hagiographies of saints for knowing traditions.
- Which one of the following statements regarding the Vedic tradition is incorrect?
- Match the following: List-I (Cult) List-II (Saints) A. Alvar 1. Guru Gobind Singh B. Nayanar 2. Andal C. Sufism 3. Karaikkel-Ammaiyaar D. Sikhism 4. Baba Farid
- "The Alvars and Nayanars initiated a Bhakti and Social movement with the support of State." Explain the statement.
- 'In the twelfth century, Karnataka witnessed a religious and social movement under the Virashaiva Saints.' Support the statement with suitable points.
- 'In the early centuries of Islam a group of religious minded people called Sufis turned to asceticism and mysticism.' Explain the statement in reference to their tradition.
- Which of the following statements regarding 'Nath' sect of Medieval India is NOT correct?
- 'The Chistis became the most influential Sufi devotional tradition in the late twelfth century.' Explain the statement.
- 'Meerabai was a well known poet of North Indian Hindu Tradition.' Explain her philosophy and belief system.
- "Meera Bai was perhaps one of the best known woman poet within the Bhakti Tradition." Substantiate the statement.
- "Baba Nanak's vision of the sacred word was all inclusive." Explain the statement.
- 'Kabir is known as one of the saints whose philosophy has greatly influenced the Bhakti Movement.' Justify the statement with suitable points.
- 'Kabir Das is one of the most outstanding examples of a Poet-saint who has given extensive views on social situation, institution and on ultimate reality.' Explain the statement.
Concepts [9]
- A Mosaic of Religious Beliefs and Practices
- Poems of Prayer Early Traditions of Bhakti
- The Virashaiva Tradition in Karnataka
- Religious Ferment in North India
- New Strands in the Fabric Islamic Traditions
- The Growth of Sufism
- The Chishtis in the Subcontinent
- New Devotional Paths Dialogue and Dissent in Northern India
- Reconstructing Histories of Religious Traditions
