Bhakti: A Path of Devotion and Surrender
Vedanta Philosophy
Evolution of Bhakti
Bhakti Cult in Tamil Region
Spread of Bhakti Doctrine
Characteristics of the Bhakti Movement
Limitations of the Bhakti Movement
Tamil Devotional Cults
Shankaracharya:
Ramanuja (11th Century)
Madhava (13th Century)
Although there were many points of contact between South and North India, the spread of the ideas of bhakti from south to north took quite a long time.
Many popular socio-religious movements in North, East and West India arose during Sultanate period.
Similarities:
Differences:
These movements had a significant impact on a large number of people in North India during the 14th to 17th centuries. They emerged due to various political, socio-economic, and religious factors.
Political Factors:
Socio-Economic Factors:
Economic and Social Changes:
Historians have proposed various reasons for the rise of the Bhakti movement:
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