Practice Religious Ferment In North India (2.4) - BHAKTI-SUFI TRADITIONS CHANGES IN RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND DEVOTIONAL TEXTS (C. EIGHTH TO EIGHTEENTH CENTURY)

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Question 1.
What does 'Bhakti' mean?
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Think about the meaning of devotion.
Question 2.
Who were the Alvars?
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Recall their connection to a major deity.
3Question 3.
What were the major deities worshipped in North India during this period?
- Vishnu and Shiva
- Allah and Jesus
- Buddha and Mahavira
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Recall the key deities discussed.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Bhakti and Sufi movements emphasized inclusivity in spiritual practices.
- True
- False
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Think about who participated in these movements.
Question 5.
Explore the significant ways the Bhakti and Sufi movements influenced each other and provided alternative pathways for spiritual expression.
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Consider points of convergence in their appeal.
Question 6.
Critique the role of social changes in shaping the ideologies and practices of Bhakti and Sufi movements.
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Examine societal impacts.

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