Practice The Virashaiva Tradition In Karnataka (2.3) - BHAKTI-SUFI TRADITIONS CHANGES IN RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND DEVOTIONAL TEXTS (C. EIGHTH TO EIGHTEENTH CENTURY)

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Question 1.
Who was the founder of the Virashaiva tradition?
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Think about who led the movement in Karnataka.
Question 2.
What do Lingayats primarily worship?
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Recall the key symbol used by followers.
3Question 3.
What is the primary deity worshipped in the Virashaiva tradition?
- Vishnu
- Shiva
- Brahma
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Recall the main figure of devotion in this tradition.
4Question 4.
True or False: Lingayats typically perform cremation.
- True
- False
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Consider their beliefs about death and afterlife.
Question 5.
Evaluate the influence of the Virashaiva tradition on contemporary social movements in Karnataka.
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Look into local social movements and their historical ties.
Question 6.
Assess the role of vachanas in shaping the identity of the Lingayat community.
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Think about their relevance in modern cultures.

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