Question

Which of the following is/are cause(s) of Bhakti Movement in India?

• A. Caste Division
• B. Untouchability
• C. Ritualism
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Bhakti movement becomes popular because of the complicated social system of the medieval period. During this period discrimination was found on basis of caste and religion. Lower caste people were in the worst condition. Rituals which were performed by the common people became complicated.

At the same time, the bhakti movement gave stress on equality and devotion of God. They said that rituals are useless. One can feel the God through devotion, meditation, love, and purity of soul. They preached in the local language which could be understood by the common people.