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Zvelebil questions whether the bhakti movement can be considered as what type of social movement?
Zvelebil questions whether the bhakti movement can be considered as what type of social movement?
- Positive social protest movement
- Antisocial movement
- Revolutionary social protest movement (correct)
- None of the above
Who is an example of antinomian devotion mentioned in the text?
Who is an example of antinomian devotion mentioned in the text?
- Periyapuranam
- Nandanar
- Nishada Kannappar (correct)
- Tirunalaippovar
In contrast to Buddhism and Jainism, how is the liberation from 'human bondage' achieved in the bhakti movement?
In contrast to Buddhism and Jainism, how is the liberation from 'human bondage' achieved in the bhakti movement?
- Through total denial or renunciation
- By worshipping and total devotion (correct)
- By purifying oneself through fire
- By protesting against social injustice
Which category did Zvelebil mention was occasionally reversed in the bhakti movement?
Which category did Zvelebil mention was occasionally reversed in the bhakti movement?
What was Nandanar's great dream mentioned in the text?
What was Nandanar's great dream mentioned in the text?
How did Zvelebil characterize the role of the bhakti movement in terms of changing the Hindu social system?
How did Zvelebil characterize the role of the bhakti movement in terms of changing the Hindu social system?
What was the rough estimate of the caste origin of the bhakti saints?
What was the rough estimate of the caste origin of the bhakti saints?
What was the message of the Nayanars and Alvars regarding caste?
What was the message of the Nayanars and Alvars regarding caste?
According to Kamil Zvelebil, what spirit characterizes the Tamil bhakti movement?
According to Kamil Zvelebil, what spirit characterizes the Tamil bhakti movement?
What was the role of Brahmans compared to kings and princes in the bhakti movement?
What was the role of Brahmans compared to kings and princes in the bhakti movement?
In what way did Lord Shiva support the devotee in conflicts or protests in the Tamil bhakti movement?
In what way did Lord Shiva support the devotee in conflicts or protests in the Tamil bhakti movement?
What did some of the important authors of the Tamil bhakti movement exhibit despite the movement's egalitarian spirit?
What did some of the important authors of the Tamil bhakti movement exhibit despite the movement's egalitarian spirit?
Who challenged Manu’s statement about woman's constant subservience to her father, husband, and son?
Who challenged Manu’s statement about woman's constant subservience to her father, husband, and son?
During which rulers' rule did the emergence of Bhakti coincide in South India?
During which rulers' rule did the emergence of Bhakti coincide in South India?
Who is credited with formulating a sociopolitical conception of Tamil bhakti among Tamil scholars?
Who is credited with formulating a sociopolitical conception of Tamil bhakti among Tamil scholars?
What is believed to have resulted in an ideological reaction against the early forms of feudalism in Tamilnadu?
What is believed to have resulted in an ideological reaction against the early forms of feudalism in Tamilnadu?
Which figure contributed to the image of bhakti as a social protest movement or a social utopia?
Which figure contributed to the image of bhakti as a social protest movement or a social utopia?
What was a common theme challenged by Karaikkal Ammaiyar and Andal in the Tamil bhakti movement?
What was a common theme challenged by Karaikkal Ammaiyar and Andal in the Tamil bhakti movement?
