| Bhakti: BHAKTI MOVEMENT
linked to religion and philosophy in medieval Bharat. Bhakti
sampradaya: It is related to devotion towards Gods. Common
man not capable of understanding the nature of universe
and the super power of God had no interest in various theories
related to them and their differences of opinion. The roots
of Bhakti lies in Vedic period where prayers of God in the
form of verses are mentioned. The form of god changed over
a period of time. Principles related to bhakti are as follows:
Aim of life is to relate to the God. It is neither the accumulation
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achievable only by devotion and love for God,not by any other
means such as mastering veda, yoga donation etc. Bhakti does not
insist on presupposition related to gender, age, qualification,
etc. It is easiest form to follow. It is easier to worship a symbol
which is related to human form with minor modification as to head
of different animal, number of hands and related powers of God.
It acquired large followership through out india. The Bhakti can
be performed in various different way.
The
symbol of God can be of different. Hence Vedic deities were unified
in groups or new forms of deities were generated around which
the devotional sect was formed Some of the prominent sects are
;
5.1
Shaivism:Devotion to god Shiva and its various forms since prevedic
age such as Hara, Shiva, Rudra, Mahdeva, etc.
5.2 Vaishnavism: Devotion to god Vishnu, in various different
reincarnations. Ten reincarnations, specially in near human
form such as Rama Krishna etc.
5.3 Bhagawat sampradaya : It is mainly sect of devotees of
Vithala or Panduranga, and unification of various sects.
5.4 Datta sampradaya : Devotees of unified God of Shiva, Vishnu.
Some of the streams from Nath sampradaya and sect equivalent
to sufis also contributed to this sect.
5.5 Mahanubhava: Devotees of Krishna, founded by Swami Chakradhara
in Maharashtra.
5.6 Nath sampradaya: Founded by Machindra Nath, and propagated
by nine genrations of Gurus, Teachers, mainly associated with
Devotion coupled with Hathayoga.
5.7 Ramadas sampradaya: Founded by Samarth Ramdas swami. They
are mainly devotees of Rama and subsequently his ardent follower
God Hanuman.
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