The Rise of Neo - Religious Thoughts

 1) 'Absolute devotion to God is the only way to attain salvation' - What is the source of this message?

Ans: Bhagavata Gita.

2) When was the Bhakti Movement started in India?

Ans: In the 8 century AD.

3) Where was the term Bhakti use for the first time?

Ans: In the Upanishads.

4) What is Bhakti?

Ans: Absolute devotion and faith in God is Bhakti. It is nothing but a state of the mind.

5) What is Bhaktism?

Ans: The union of the human soul with a supreme God, man's love and devotion for God are some of the concepts which were dwelt upon by the saints.The texts which developed out of these thoughts came to be known as Bhaktism.

6. Who are Alvars?

Ans: The Alvars were Vaishnavs. They believed Vishnu to be the Supreme God and the Creator of the universe who could be attained through Bhakti or true devotion.

7. Who are Nayanars?

Ans: Nayanars were Shaivas.

8. Who believed in Advaitabad?

Ans: Shankaracharya.

9. What is the main philosophy of Advaitabad?

Ans: The main philosophy of Advaitabad is the oneness of God and the human soul. One could attain salvation through one's noble deeds and noble thoughts.

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