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प्रश्न
What do you know about the rise and growth of the Bhakti Cult?
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
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:
Preaching the fundamental Equality of all human beings.
Explain the rise and significance of the Sufi Movement with reference to:
Nizam-ud-Din Auliya’s main beliefs
Explain the rise and significance of the Sufi Movement with reference to:
Impact of Sufism on Indian Society
No survey of the Bhakti movement can omit the names of great woman figure who left the impression of their preaching upon future generations. In this context, explain briefly the preaching.
Mirabai
What is meant by Sufism? Name two Sufi saints.
Summarise the impact of Bhakti movement with regard to:
Fostering unity and harmony between different communities.
Summarise the impact of Bhakti movement with regard to:
Promoting regional languages and devotional literature.
With reference to the given pictures, answer the following:
How did the Sufi and the Bhakti movements foster the growth of Indo-Islamic culture?
What were the main beliefs of Shri Ramanuja?
