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Question
What were the main features of Bhakti?
Solution
The main features of Bhakti were - emphasis on the devotion and individual worship of a deity rather than the performance of sacrifices. Another feature was the housing of deities in temples.
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Why do you think ordinary people were attracted to Bhakti?
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Anyone could follow the path of __________.
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The images of deities were placed within special homes or places known as _______.
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| (I) Gautamiputra Shri Satakarni | (a)A poet who wrote a biography of the Buddha |
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