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The contributions of Bhakti movement towards the development of a body of devotional literature in certain other languages is as significant and as influential social religious teachings that had a moderating influence on medieval history. Discuss.

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Bhakti movement in around 10th century started from south India & soon spread to all parts of the country.

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Bhakti movement in around 10th century started from south India & soon spread to all parts of the country.

Development of devotional literature

5To spread the teaching of Bhakti saints .

eg: mīrabūs Bhājān in Bhājapūrī Braj Bhadshī

2vernacular language was more accessible to local people

eq: Tevaram by Naayanas in South known as "Draida Veda"

3Bhangas En Manarashtra by saints of Pundharpur like Eknath, Tukaram etc.

4On the east, it was Chaitanya Manaprabhu who popularised the Krishna cult myth his devotional hymns - 'Have Rama, Have Krishna'

Liberal socio-religious teachings

1Basavanna in Karnataka preached (lingayats) - equality of women & men - denounced caste system - stop child marriage.

2The message of equality of all men & eradication of caste distinction eg: Kabir followers included cobblers, tailors etc.

3Kabir acted as bridge between Hinduism & Islam promoting religious harmony.

Thus, Bhakti Movement dignified Indians at e e society.

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Thus, Bhakti Movement dignified Indians at e e society.

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Covers multiple saints and regions
Mentions literary contributions and social teachings

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Bhakti movement in around 10th century started from south India...

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Development of devotional literature

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equality of women & men

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Thus, Bhakti Movement dignified Indians...

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Mehak Jain

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Indian Culture

Bhakti movement

Devotional literature and teachings

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