HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Bhakti or Single-minded, uninterrupted and extreme devotion to God with the help of Brahmins was the only means of Salvation.
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Bhakti or Single-minded, uninterrupted and extreme devotion to God was the only means of Salvation.
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Both A & B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which of the following was the basic premise of Bhakti Movement? A. Bhakti or Single minded, uninterrupted and extreme devotion to God with the help of Brahmins was the only means of Salvation.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nature of the Bhakti Movement Prapathi – Self surrendering to God. More emphasis was on Bhakti rather than rituals and ceremonies. Idol worship was not emphasized by many saints but it still was the major worship. Social reforms were part of the Bhakti movement.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Bhakti movement was against rituals and propagated devotion through singing and dancing. It did not have caste as a barrier; people from any caste could be a part of this movement. It included women as well as saints from lower castes.