Religious Reform Movements: Sufi & Bhakti Movement-Impact, Principles&Reformers|History ICSE Class 7

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Bhakti
Bhakti cult got popular in South India in 8th century.
They emphasised supremacy of God, brotherhood of mankind and opposed caste, creed or racial distinctions.
It was a reform movement of the Hindus.
Important saints - Meerabai, Kabir, Ramanuja, Guru Nanak, Ramanand.
Sufi
Sufis came from Persia.
Did not believe in rituals, rites, fasts and feasts.
Emphasised love of God, fellow beings and devotion to God.
It was a reform movement of the Muslims.
Important sufi saints Baba Farid, Nizam-ud-din Auliya.
Sufis were divided into orders or silsilahs. Two popular silsilahs — Suhrawardi and Chishti.
Impact of Sufi and
Bhakti Movement

Understanding between communities and religions

Rulers became more tolerant
Local languages encouraged.
Similarities
Both opposed the existing caste system
Both believed that rituals were unnecessary
Both of them preached their message in the language of the common man
Both preached simple living and adherence to moral values of love, to kindness and charity.

Chapters:
0:00 Religious Reform Movements
0:45 The Sufi Movement
6:35 The Bhakti Movement
12:04 Maratha Saints
12:16 Impact of Bhakti Movement
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