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“The traditions of the Bhakti saints are significant even in the 21st century”. Explain. |
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Answer» 1. India society, even in the 21st century, is a caste-ridden society. Caste plays an important role in marriage and politics. 2. The Bhakti saints traditions are relevant even today as they addressed the key problem of caste. 3. The lingayats, Alvars and Nayanars all initiated a protest movement against Brahmin domination. 4. The Bhakti saints emphasis on toleration, universal peace and harmony, brotherhood, can help India overcome communal tendencies which is a bane of Indian democracy. 5. Worship of one God, rejection of irrational practices popularised by Bhakti Saints. 6. Kabir said God is one even if he is called by different names. This is relevant even today. 7. Equality of genders in a gender biased society is yet another idea of Bhakti saints which is significant. 8. Mirabai Bhajans are sung by both sexes especially the low caste in Gujarat and Rajasthan. |
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