2.10 - Timeline: Some Major Religious Teachers in the Subcontinent
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Who were the Alvars?
💡 Hint: Think about early Tamil poets and their focus on a particular god.
What was the main message of Kabir?
💡 Hint: Consider what he said about religious practices.
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Who were the early poets that paved the way for the Bhakti movement?
💡 Hint: Think of Tamil poetry focused on gods.
True or False: Guru Nanak advocated for rituals in worship.
💡 Hint: Remember his teachings on simplicity.
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Analyze how the teachings of Bhakti saints disrupted traditional social structures.
💡 Hint: Consider how their ideas promoted inclusivity.
Discuss the ways in which traditions from the Alvars to the Sufi saints shaped contemporary practice in India.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the current pilgrimage practices and communal activities.
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