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Bhakti-Sufi Traditions
Question
Point out one similarity and one dissimilarity between Lingayats and Nayanars.
Solution
Similarity between lingayats and Nayanars –
i. Both opposed the caste system
ii. Both worshipped lord Shiva
Dissimilarity –
i. Nayanars were not confined to any particular region while the lingayats were popular in Karnataka
ii. Nayanars worshipped Shiva in both an idol and linga form whereas Lingayats worshipped only the linga form
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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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