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    Religious Movements

    Sufi movement
    Muslim mystics who
    started reform in west
    Asia. Inspired by Koran.
    Absorbed Buddhist and
    Hindu influences.
    Monastic organizations
    called Silsilas.
    Chishti and Suhrawardi
    became popular.
    Moinuddin Chishti-
    founder in India.
    Teachings of Sufism
    Monotheism
    Equality
    Respect to all religions
    Reach god through love and devotion
    Strive to be a good hindu or a good muslim and
    lead pure life.
    Pir(guru) will guide a person along the spiritual
    path.
    Come closer to God through devotional
    Click to
    music(Qawwali). view video
    Bhakti Movement
    “Bhakti” means devotion to God
    Inspired by the Upanishads and the Gita
    Began in South India- 7th Century
    Monotheism, equality and ritual free
    worship
    Promoted peaceful co-existence
    Teachings of Bhakti Saints
    Monotheism, equal before God
    Reach god through love and devotion
    Lead a pure life

    Ramananda, Kabir, Guru nanak, Chaitanya


    Mahaprabhu and Meera Bai.
    RAMANANDA:-
    Opposed caste system
    12 close followers-leather
    worker, barber,
    muslim weaver
    SANT KABIR
    Idea of one God
    Hindu Muslim unity
     Universal brotherhood
    Tolerance and absolute
    Surrender to God.
    Denounced caste system,
    idol worship, rituals.
    Preached message
    through “dohas".
    Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
    Devotee of Krishna.
    Universla brotherhood.
    Experience God through

    love and devotion


    Condemned outward forms

    and ceremonies of religion


    and opposed
    domination of priests.
    Birth place of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu
    Meera Bai
    Rajput princess, devotee of Krishna.
    Love and devotion through “meera’s
    bhajans.”
    Spent a lot of time
    dancing and singing in
    devotion to Krishna.
    Meera’s Poem
    That dark dweller in BrajIs my only refuge.
    O my companion, worldly comfort is illusion,
    As soon you get it, it goes.
    I have chosen the indestructible for my refuge,
    Him whom the snake of death will not devour.
    My beloved dwells in my heart all day,
    I have actually seen that abode of joy.
    Meera's lord is Hari, the indestructible.
    My lord, I have taken refuge with you, your
    maidservant
    Sikhism
    Guru Nanak-founder.
    Inspired by Hinduism and Islam.
    By 17th century, widely accepted.
    Teachings:-

    1. One God, creator of Universe.


    2. Human beings are equal. Rejection of
    caste system, accept universal brotherhood.
    3. Good and pure life, discard idol worship.
    4. Guidance of guru.
    “Sikh” is derived from word which means
    disciple.
    Called “Gurumat” ie. Guru’s
    doctrine.
    God is Guru and Nanak is his chosen disciple.
    10 sikh gurus-Guru govind Singh was the last
    Scripture initially called
    “Adi Granth” later
    known as
    “Guru Granth Sahib”
    Place of worship is the
    “Gurudwara”
    5 sacred symbols-5 K’s

    1. Kesa(hair)
    2. Kanga (comb)
    3. Kachha(Shorts)
    4. Kirpan(sword)
    5. Kara(steel bracelet)

     The execution of Guru Tej Bahadur by Aurangzeb in


    1675 angered the Sikhs.
     Guru Govind Singh transformed the sikhs into a martial
    race
     Formed the Khalsa -followers were the soldier saints.
    Impact of religious movement
    Preached in the languauge of the common
    people –development of the local language
    Lower caste got free access to the truths of
    hindu philosophy
    Conversion slowed down
    Exposed the futility of rights and rituals and
    undermined the superiority of the
    Brahmanas.
    Environment of universal brotherhood and
    tolerance.

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