Which of the following statement (s) is/are correct related to the social impact of Bhakti Movement in Indian Society.
I. The Bhakti movement was a devotional transformation of medieval Hindu society, wherein Vedic rituals or alternatively ascetic monk-like lifestyle for moksha gave way to individualistic loving relationship with a personally defined god.
II. Bhakti movement provided women and members of the Shudra and untouchable communities an inclusive path to spiritual salvation.
A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Both I & II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The Bhakti movement was a devotional transformation of medieval Hindu society, wherein Vedic rituals or alternatively ascetic monk-like lifestyle for moksha gave way to individualistic loving relationship with a personally defined god. Salvation which was previously considered attainable only by men of Brahmin, Kshatriya and Vaishya castes, became available to everyone. Most scholars state that Bhakti movement provided women and members of the Shudra and untouchable communities an inclusive path to spiritual salvation. Some scholars disagree that the Bhakti movement was premised on such social inequalities.Related Questions on Bhakti Movement
The concept of Sagunabrahmana was the outcome of which concept of Bhakti Movement?
A. Nirgunabraman
B. Vaishanavism
C. Shaivism
D. None of the above
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