Practice Attitudes Towards Caste (2.2.2) - BHAKTI-SUFI TRADITIONS CHANGES IN RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND DEVOTIONAL TEXTS (C. EIGHTH TO EIGHTEENTH CENTURY)

Practice: Attitudes towards caste

Lesson 2.2.2BHAKTI-SUFI TRADITIONS CHANGES IN RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND DEVOTIONAL TEXTS (C. EIGHTH TO EIGHTEENTH CENTURY)

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Question 1.
Who were the Alvars and Nayanars?
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Think about their role in spirituality.
Question 2.
What anthology is associated with the Alvars?
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What is often referred to as the Tamil Veda?
3Question 3.
What significant role did the Alvars and Nayanars play in relation to the caste system?
- Promoted caste segregation
- Encouraged the caste system
- Challenged the caste system
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Think about their message of inclusivity.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Nalayira Divyaprabandham is regarded as the Tamil equivalent of the Vedas.
- True
- False
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Remember the significance of both texts.
Question 5.
Evaluate the social consequences of the movement initiated by the Alvars and Nayanars in challenging the caste system.
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Think about historical changes brought by such spiritual movements.
Question 6.
Create an argument discussing whether the Nalayira Divyaprabandham holds the same significance in modern society as it did historically.
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Consider its relevance in current cultural and social contexts.

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