Question

What impact did Bhakti movement make on Indian society?

Answer 1

Impact of the Religious / Bhakti Movement:

• Vedic Hinduism was regenerated and thus saved from the onslaught of Islam.
• The Islamic tenets – unity of God and universal brotherhood – emphasised by the saints promoted harmony and peace.
• Bhakti was a movement of the common people; it used the language of the common people for its devotional literature.
• Bhakti movement opened up space for Indian languages to grow.
• It stimulated literary activity in regional languages.
• What sustained Sanskrit, despite its decline during this period, was the support extended by the rulers of Hindu kingdoms.
• Tamil was the only ancient Indian language remained vibrant during this period.
  Caste system and social disparities came to be criticised.