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Which religion originally used the term 'bhakti' to refer to devotion and love for a personal god or a representational god?
Which religion originally used the term 'bhakti' to refer to devotion and love for a personal god or a representational god?
- Hinduism (correct)
- Buddhism
- Christianity
- Islam
What does the term 'bhakti' mean in ancient texts such as the Shvetashvatara Upanishad?
What does the term 'bhakti' mean in ancient texts such as the Shvetashvatara Upanishad?
- Attachment and fondness for spiritual ideas
- Homage and faith towards moksha
- Worship and devotion to a personal god
- Participation in any endeavor (correct)
Which gods were the Bhakti movement developed around in the second half of the 1st millennium CE?
Which gods were the Bhakti movement developed around in the second half of the 1st millennium CE?
- Vishnu, Shiva, and Devi (correct)
- Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
- Indra, Agni, and Varuna
- Ganesha, Hanuman, and Rama
What does 'bhakti' require in terms of the relationship between the devotee and the deity?
What does 'bhakti' require in terms of the relationship between the devotee and the deity?
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Which popular text in India was inspired by 'bhakti' ideas?
Which popular text in India was inspired by 'bhakti' ideas?
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