Which of the following are true about the Chishti saints?

They led an austere life and kept aloof from the royal court

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They believed in spiritual exercises such as yoga and music

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They made popular music recitations called 'Sama'

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C All of the above
The Chishti Muslim Saints led an austere, simple life and conversed with people in their dialect, Hindawi or Hindi. These Sufi saints made themselves popular by adopting musical recitations called 'Sama', to create a mood of nearness to God. Famous saints like Nizamuddin Auliya adopted yogic breathing exercises, so much so that the yogis called him a 'Sidh' or Perfect. So all the given statements are true about Chisti Muslim saints.

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