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religious synthesis

1. Religious Synthesis

2. What is Religious Synthesis? I - It refers to the blending of ideas, beliefs and practices from different religions leading to mutual understanding and harmony. Throughout history traditions have influenced each other, especially in region where multiple faiths coexist. In India religious synthesis have played a vital role in shaping culture, traditions and social values. - Movements like Chandrashekar Swami, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, Nizamuddin Auliya has brought about change in our society.

3. Bhakti Movement - The bhakti movement was a religious and social movement in India that emphasized devotion ‘Bhakti’ to a personal god, love and equality. It began in south India from 7 th -8 th century CE and later spread across the country. Famous Bhakti saints were Sant Kabir and Sant Ramanand.

4. Key Features Devotion over rituals- Which focused on sincere love for God instead of elaborate ceremonies . Equality- Which rejected caste discrimination and welcomed all people. Personal Connection with God- Encourage direct worship without any priests. . Regional Languages- Saints preached in local language to reach common people .

5. Sufi Sect /Sufi Tradition This is basically a sect in Islam. The Sufi saints believe that God is full of love and the only way to reach him is through love and devotion. Main teachings of the Sufi sect is love for all living beings, meditation and simple living. The two main Sufi saints were Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and Nizamuddin Auliya The teaching of Sufi saints led to unity in the Hindus and Muslims. Sufi music has made a valuable contribution to Indian music.

6. Mahanubhav Panth This sect was founded in the 13 th century in Maharashtra by Chandrashekhar Swami. It emphasizes the worship of Lord Krishna, promotes equality and rejects caste divisions. The tradition follows teaching of Bhagavat Gita and focuses on divine grace with its own set of scriptures. Followers engage in devotional practices like chanting and singing and the sect has a significant influence in Maharashtra.

7. Guru Nanak Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism and the first guru of Sikhs. He visited the holy places of both Hindu and Muslim. The followers of Guru Nanak are known as ‘Sikhs’ The Aadigrantha also known as the ‘ Guru Granth Sahib’ is the holy book of the Sikhi's.

8. Evaluation Who among the following promotes religious harmony? Akbar Guru Nanak Rana Pratap Aurangzeb

9. 2 ) Bhakti and Sufi Movements emphasized? Rituals and caste system Devotion and unity Wars and conflicts Only temple worship

10. 3) Guru Nanak was the founder of which religion ? Buddhism Jainism Sikhism Islam

11. 4 ) What does the term ‘Sufi’ refers to? A warrior A mystic A ruler A poet

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