Which one of the following statements about the Bhakti movement is NOT

Which one of the following statements about the Bhakti movement is NOT correct ?

The Bhakti movement avoided traditions that promoted diversity
In northern India, the Bhakti movement revolved around the worship of Rama and Krishna
The Bhakti movement relied on the devotion of God, both with and without attributes
While Tulsidas represented the tradition of devotion with attributes, Sant Kabir followed the path of devotion without attributes
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UPSC NDA-2 – 2023
Statement A is NOT correct. The Bhakti movement was characterized by its inclusive nature and often incorporated or celebrated diverse regional traditions, languages, and social backgrounds. It challenged rigid caste hierarchies and ritualistic practices, opening paths to devotion for people from all walks of life, thus promoting, rather than avoiding, a degree of social and cultural diversity in religious expression.
The Bhakti movement was a significant socio-religious reform movement in medieval India that emphasized personal devotion to God, challenging established orthodoxies and promoting egalitarianism and diverse expressions of faith.
Statements B, C, and D are correct descriptions of aspects of the Bhakti movement. Many prominent North Indian saints (e.g., Surdas, Mirabai, Tulsidas) were devotees of Rama or Krishna. The movement included both Saguna (God with attributes/form, like Rama, Krishna) and Nirguna (formless, attributeless God, like advocated by Kabir and Nanak) streams of devotion. Tulsidas was a Saguna devotee (Rama), and Kabir was a prominent Nirguna saint.
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