Consider the following statements relating to the Bhakti Movement :

Consider the following statements relating to the Bhakti Movement :

  • 1. The Bhakti and Sufi Saints gradually brought about a better understanding of the fundamental tenets of Hinduism and Islam, underlining the fact that they had a great deal of similarity.
  • 2. The Bhakti and Sufi Saints also brought about important changes in the approach to religion, laying greater emphasis on formal observances and rituals.
  • 3. They also contributed to the growth of regional languages and literature.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct ?

1 and 2
2 only
2 and 3
3 only
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2009
The question asks for the *not correct* statement(s). Statement 1 is correct; Bhakti and Sufi saints fostered syncretism, emphasizing universal love and devotion, thus promoting better understanding and highlighting similarities between Hinduism and Islam. Statement 3 is correct; these saints used and promoted regional languages like Hindi, Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi, etc., to spread their message among the masses, significantly contributing to the development of regional literature. Statement 2 is incorrect; both Bhakti and Sufi movements generally emphasized personal devotion, emotional connection with the divine, and often criticized formal rituals, caste distinctions, and elaborate ceremonies, prioritizing inner spiritual experience over outward observances.
– Bhakti and Sufi movements promoted religious harmony and mutual understanding.
– They emphasized personal devotion and criticized empty rituals and social hierarchies.
– They played a crucial role in the growth and popularization of regional languages.
Key figures of the Bhakti movement include Kabir, Nanak, Chaitanya, Surdas, Mirabai, Tukaram, etc. Prominent Sufi saints include Moinuddin Chishti, Nizamuddin Auliya, etc. Their teachings had a profound impact on the social and cultural landscape of medieval India.
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