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Bhakti-Sufi Traditions
Question
Narrate the main teachings of sufism.
Solution
Main Teachings of Sufism:
(i) The Sufi saints were of the opinion that God is one and all of us are His children. Rama, Krishna and Mohammad were not the incarnation of God. They were simple, noble and great souls.
(ii) The Sufi saints were of the opinion that love of mankind alone was the love of God. Because God loves only those, who love His creation.
(iii) The Sufi saints stressed on the superiority of action in comparison to religion. They were of the opinion that man is known by his noble actions rather than his noble religion.
(iv) Attainment of Godhood is the main objective of all the religions. Therefore, all the religions are at par.
(v) The Guru or the Pir should be given greater respect.
(vi) One must believe in peace and nonviolence. Love for humanity is the basis of nonviolence.
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Some More Questions From Bhakti-Sufi Traditions Chapter
Examine how and why rulers tried to establish connections with the traditions of the Nayanars and the Sufis.
Analyse, with illustrations, why Bhaktland Sufi thinkers adopted a variety of languages in which to express their opinions.
Read any five of the sources included in this chapter and discuss the social and religious ideas that are expressed in them.
On an outline map of India, plot three major sufi shrines, and three places associated with temples (one each of a form of Vishnu, Shiva and the goddess).
Choose any two of the religious teachers/thinkers/saints mentioned in this chapter, and find out more about their lives and teachings. Prepare a report
about the area and the times in which they lived their major ideas, how we know about them, and why you think they are important.
Find out more about practices of pilgrimage associated with the shrines mentioned in this chapter. Are these pilgrimages still undertaken? When are these shrines visited? Who visits these shrines? Why do they do so? What are the activities associated with these pilgrimages?
Mention the two earliest Bhakti Movements of Tamil Nadu, giving the main difference between them.
Mention two features of the protest movement started by Nayanars and Alvars.
Who led a new religious movement in Karnataka? What were his followers known as?
Give the meaning of Zimina. Who were Zimmis?
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