RELIGIONS
BUDDHISM
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They encouraged people to learn Sanskrit.
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They challenged the authority of elite priests.
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They traveled from village to village in search of followers.
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They emphasized the importance of following the Eightfold path.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Emphasis on bhakti and religious equality were two common features of these movements.
Detailed explanation-2: -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.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The main features of bhakti are: (i) A loving relationship between a devotee and his personal god. (ii) Bhakti emphasised devotion and individual worship of a god or goodess rather than performance of elaborate sacrifices. (iii) Discarding of any discrimination based on gender, caste or creed.
Detailed explanation-4: -Main Features of the Bhakti Movement: Repetition of the True Name. Self-Surrender. Condemnation of rituals, ceremonies and blind faith. Rejection of idol worship by many saints.