4 min read•Last Updated on August 15, 2024
The Sant tradition of North India emerged during medieval times, emphasizing devotion to a formless divine reality. It rejected religious rituals and caste distinctions, focusing on direct mystical experience through meditation and devotional singing.
Key figures like Kabir and Nanak composed poetry in vernacular languages, challenging social norms. The tradition blended Hindu and Islamic concepts, promoting religious harmony and social equality. Its influence on literature, music, and social reform continues to shape North Indian culture.
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The bhakti movement was a devotional trend in Hinduism that emerged around the 7th century and emphasized personal devotion to a personal god, often expressed through poetry, song, and communal worship. This movement sought to transcend caste divisions and promote a direct, emotional connection between the devotee and the divine, influencing various aspects of Hindu practice and culture.
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The bhakti movement was a devotional trend in Hinduism that emerged around the 7th century and emphasized personal devotion to a personal god, often expressed through poetry, song, and communal worship. This movement sought to transcend caste divisions and promote a direct, emotional connection between the devotee and the divine, influencing various aspects of Hindu practice and culture.
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The bhakti movement was a devotional trend in Hinduism that emerged around the 7th century and emphasized personal devotion to a personal god, often expressed through poetry, song, and communal worship. This movement sought to transcend caste divisions and promote a direct, emotional connection between the devotee and the divine, influencing various aspects of Hindu practice and culture.