PPT: Devotional Paths to the Divine | Social Studies (SST) Class 7 PDF Download

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devotional paths
to the divine
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devotional paths
to the divine
The Idea of a Supreme God
Shiva, Vishnu, and Durga became supreme
deities through elaborate rituals.
Local gods and goddesses in different areas
were identified with Shiva, Vishnu, or Durga.
Local myths merged with Puranic stories,
influencing worship methods.
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devotional paths
to the divine
The Idea of a Supreme God
Shiva, Vishnu, and Durga became supreme
deities through elaborate rituals.
Local gods and goddesses in different areas
were identified with Shiva, Vishnu, or Durga.
Local myths merged with Puranic stories,
influencing worship methods.
The Idea of a Supreme God
Puranas advocated divine grace for
devotees irrespective of caste.
Bhakti gained popularity, extending to
Buddhists and Jainas who adopted these
beliefs widely.
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devotional paths
to the divine
The Idea of a Supreme God
Shiva, Vishnu, and Durga became supreme
deities through elaborate rituals.
Local gods and goddesses in different areas
were identified with Shiva, Vishnu, or Durga.
Local myths merged with Puranic stories,
influencing worship methods.
The Idea of a Supreme God
Puranas advocated divine grace for
devotees irrespective of caste.
Bhakti gained popularity, extending to
Buddhists and Jainas who adopted these
beliefs widely.
A New Kind of Bhakti in South India –
Nayanars and Alvars
During the 7th to 9th centuries, new religious movements led by Nayanars
(devotees of Shiva) and Alvars (devotees of Vishnu) emerged. These saints,
hailing from various castes, including "untouchables," criticized Buddhists
and Jainas. They advocated fervent devotion to Shiva or Vishnu as the path
to salvation, drawing inspiration from Sangam literature's ideals of love and
heroism.
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devotional paths
to the divine
The Idea of a Supreme God
Shiva, Vishnu, and Durga became supreme
deities through elaborate rituals.
Local gods and goddesses in different areas
were identified with Shiva, Vishnu, or Durga.
Local myths merged with Puranic stories,
influencing worship methods.
The Idea of a Supreme God
Puranas advocated divine grace for
devotees irrespective of caste.
Bhakti gained popularity, extending to
Buddhists and Jainas who adopted these
beliefs widely.
A New Kind of Bhakti in South India –
Nayanars and Alvars
During the 7th to 9th centuries, new religious movements led by Nayanars
(devotees of Shiva) and Alvars (devotees of Vishnu) emerged. These saints,
hailing from various castes, including "untouchables," criticized Buddhists
and Jainas. They advocated fervent devotion to Shiva or Vishnu as the path
to salvation, drawing inspiration from Sangam literature's ideals of love and
heroism.
A New Kind of Bhakti in South India –
Nayanars and Alvars
Nayanars and Alvars traveled extensively, composing beautiful poems
praising local deities and setting them to music. In the 10th to 12th centuries,
Chola and Pandya kings constructed elaborate temples around the shrines
visited by these saint-poets, solidifying the connection between the bhakti
tradition and temple worship. During this period, their poems were compiled,
and hagiographies (religious biographies) of Alvars and Nayanars were
written. These texts serve as crucial sources for understanding and
documenting the history of the bhakti tradition.