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Question
Fill in the blank:
Shankara was an advocate of __________.
Solution
Shankara was an advocate of Advaita.
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Ramanuja was influenced by the ________.
Why do you think many teachers rejected prevalent religious beliefs and practices?
Find out whether in your neighbourhood there are any dargahs, gurudwaras, or temples associated with saints of the bhakti tradition in your neighbourhood. Visit any one of these and describe what you see and hear
There are several saint-poets whose names have been mentioned, but their works have not been included in the chapter. Find out more about the language in which they composed, whether their compositions were sung, and what their compositions were about.
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Write in brief about the ideas of Shankara and Ramanuja.
