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Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Which ascetics of the Yoga school of Hindu philosophy influenced the Ramananda? 

  1. Kabirpanthi

  2. Krishna Cult

  3. Nathpanthi

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ramananda developed his philosophy and devotional themes inspired by the south Indian Vedanta philosopher Ramanuja, however evidence also suggests that Ramananda was influenced by Nathpanthi ascetics of the Yoga school of Hindu philosophy.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was an ascetic Hindu monk and social reformer in 16th century was from _______.

  1. Bihar

  2. Assam

  3. Orissa

  4. Bengal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is believed to born in Mayapur. Mayapur is located on the banks of the Ganges river, at the point of its confluence with the Jalangi, near Nabadwip, Bengal, 130 km north of Kolkata.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Consider the following statement(s) related to the social impact of Bhakti Movement in Indian Society.
I. The Bhakti moment 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 spritual salvation.
Which is/are correct statement(s)?

  1. Only I

  2. Only II

  3. Both I & II

  4. Neither I nor II
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Bhakti movement shifted focus from complex Vedic rituals to personal devotion and provided a more inclusive spiritual path for marginalized groups.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Select the correct statement(s) with the reference to the Bhakti Movement:

  1. Collection of Alvar Saints hymns is known as Divya Prabandha.

  2. Compilation of Alvar Saint poetry /literature Tirumural is called "Tamil Veda".

  3. Both A & B

  4. None of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Alvar and Nayanar saints led the bhakti movement in South India. Alvar saints were devotees of Lord Vishnu. They Composed hymns and hagiographies. Divyaprabandhan was one of the hymns of Alvar Saints. Most popular Alvar saints are Periyalvar, Andal, Tondara Dippodi Alvar, and Nammalvar.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

The term 'Bhakti' refers to ____________.

  1. Bhakti is derived from the root bhaj, which means "to divide".

  2. Bhakti is derived from the root bhaj, which means collaboration.

  3. Both A & B

  4. Only B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Sanskrit root 'bhaj' means to divide, share, or participate, which forms the basis of the term 'Bhakti' as a shared participation in the divine.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Who among the following was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message?

  1. Dadu

  2. Kabir

  3. Ramananda

  4. Tulsidas
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ramananda was a devotional poet and saint of the  Vaishnava sect in the region of Northern India. He was the first saint to compose his works and propagate the message in Hindi in order to make the knowledge accessible to the masses.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Who wrote the biography of Chaitanya?

  1. Krishnadasa Kaviraja

  2. Namadeva

  3. Shankar Dev

  4. Both A & B
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was born at Nadiya in Bengal. His real name was Vishambhar. He was a devotee of Lord Krishna. He gave stress on Kiratana. He was also known as Gauranga Mahaprabhu. He founded Achintya Bheda Abheda cult and Gaudiya math. His biography Chaitanya Charitamrita was written by Krishnadas Kaviraja.

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Who among the following Bhakti Saint created Vinaya-Patrika and Kavitavali?

  1. Chaitanya

  2. Shankar Dev

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Narasi
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Vinaya Patrika and Kavitavali are a devotional poem composed by the 16th-century Indian poet, Goswami Tulsidas. The language of the text is Braj Bhasha. It contains hymns to different Hindu deities especially to Lord Rama in extreme humility (Vinaya).

Multiple choice history devotion towards the almighty bhakti movement bhakti movement : south and north india bhakti saints

Which of the following does not belong to Nirgun cult?

  1. Kabir

  2. Nanak

  3. Ravidas

  4. Meera
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kabir, Nanak, and Ravidas belonged to the Nirgun cult of Bhakti movement but Meera Who was a Rajput princess belonged to Sagun Cult. she was a great devotee of Lord Krishna. She composed many bhajans and songs to express her intense devotion to Lord Krishna.