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Bhakti Tradition in Maharashtra

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Who were the Nayanars and Alvars?

Warriors who fought in battles

Craftsmen who built temples

Saint-poets who composed poems praising deities (correct)

Kings from the Chola dynasty

Which of the following is a compilation of songs by the Nayanars?

Tirukkural

Arthashastra

Rigveda

Tiruvacakam (correct)

What was the purpose of building elaborate temples by the Chola and Pandya kings?

To provide housing for the saint-poets

To showcase their wealth

To display their military power

To strengthen the connection between bhakti tradition and temple worship (correct)

What were hagiographies written about?

Saints’ lives Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Divya Prabandham?

Compilation of songs by the Alvars Signup and view all the answers

How did the Nayanars and Alvars contribute to the spread of local myths and legends?

By composing poems praising deities and setting them to music Signup and view all the answers

What impact did Sheikh Nuruddin Wali have on the people of Kashmir?

He established a network of shrines dedicated to Rishi saints. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a khanqah or hospice?

To provide shelter and rest for travelers. Signup and view all the answers

Which order was among the most influential in the establishment and development of Sufi centers in the subcontinent?

Chishti silsila Signup and view all the answers

Where did a large number of Sufis from Central Asia settle from the eleventh century onwards?

Hindustan Signup and view all the answers

What did devotees do when they visited khanqahs or hospices?

Seek blessings of saints, discuss spiritual matters, and attend music sessions. Signup and view all the answers

What did people often attribute to Sufi masters according to the text?

Miraculous powers that could relieve others of illnesses and troubles. Signup and view all the answers

What were the major beliefs and practices of the Nathpanthis, Siddhas, and Yogis?

Belief in renunciation and meditation practices Signup and view all the answers

What were the major ideas expressed by Kabir?

Teachings promoting unity among different religions Signup and view all the answers

What were the major teachings of Baba Guru Nanak?

Teachings emphasizing equality and oneness of all humanity Signup and view all the answers

What was the attitude of the Virashaivas or sants of Maharashtra towards caste?

Promotion of social equality and rejection of caste distinctions Signup and view all the answers

Why do you think ordinary people preserved the memory of Mirabai?

Because of her devotion to Lord Krishna and her spiritual poems Signup and view all the answers

What were the major teachings of Shankaradeva in relation to devotion to Krishna?

Emphasis on devotion to Krishna through music, dance, and drama Signup and view all the answers