2.2 - Poems of Prayer Early Traditions of Bhakti
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What is Bhakti?
💡 Hint: Think about devotion in various religious contexts.
Name two types of Bhakti.
💡 Hint: Recall the attributes associated with deities.
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What does Bhakti emphasize?
💡 Hint: Consider the emotional aspect of spirituality.
Were women included in Bhakti traditions?
💡 Hint: Think about key figures like Andal.
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Evaluate the influence of the Bhakti movement on contemporary spiritual practices in India.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the practices you see in temples versus those represented in poetry.
Critically analyze the integration of local deities within the broader context of Puranic literature.
💡 Hint: Look for examples in how local deities are revered within temple contexts.
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