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Question
Explain the significance (impact) of the Bhakti movement under the following head:
Preaching the fundamental Equality of all human beings.
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Solution
Preaching the fundamental Equality of all human beings: They tried to evolve a new social order by following the principle of equality and by denouncing caste distinctions. They exposed the futility of external rituals and set free the minds of the people from the domination of the priests. Thus, the movement brought in not only religious reforms but also social changes.
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