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The Bhakti movement was a religious puritans movement, originating in South India & spreading in the 10th - 15th centuries
Main Features of Bhakti movement:
1Emphasised a personal relation with god
2Rejected complex rituals
3Rejected brahmanical dominance in hinduism
4Rejected the rigid caste system prevalent at the time
5Stressed on the importance of love & devotion to god
6Used vernacular & common language
Contribution towards development of vernacular languages:
1Bhakti movement focused on vernacular languages, which commoners could understand
2Directly led to development of regional languages like Marathi
3Line dohas of Kabir
4Chaitanya Maha Prabhu popularised kirtons in vernacular
5Language started being seen as part of regional identity
6Ended elitist dominance of Sanskrit language
Hence Bhakti movement had a profound impact on India, especially in field of vernacular languages
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Hence Bhakti movement had a profound impact on India, especially in field of vernacular languages
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- Clear enumeration of features
- Specific mention of regional languages
- Chronological period provided
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Aryan Yadav
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Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times
Bhakti Sufi
Bhakti movement features and impact
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