Practice Mirabai, The Devotee Princess (2.8.3) - BHAKTI-SUFI TRADITIONS CHANGES IN RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND DEVOTIONAL TEXTS (C. EIGHTH TO EIGHTEENTH CENTURY)

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Question 1.
Who was Mirabai?
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Think about her background and societal role.
Question 2.
What type of poetry did Mirabai compose?
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Consider the theme of devotion in her poetry.
3Question 3.
What does Mirabai's poetry primarily express?
- Political discontent
- Divine love
- Historical events
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Think about the key themes in her poems.
4Question 4.
True or False: Mirabai conformed to the traditional roles expected of women in her society.
- True
- False
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Consider her actions against societal pressures.
Question 5.
Examine the societal implications of Mirabai’s decision to pursue her spiritual path. How did this challenge the status quo?
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Think about the role of women in her time.
Question 6.
Discuss how Mirabai’s bhajans can be seen as a form of protest or resistance. Provide examples from her work.
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Look for verses where she openly defies her circumstances.

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