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Devotional Paths To The Divine — Social Science STD 7 — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7Social ScienceDevotional Paths To The Divine5 Marks
Question
Describe the saints of Maharashtra.
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Answer

The Saints of Maharashtra:
  • From the thirteenth to the seventeenth centuries a great number of saint-poets were bom in Maharashtra.
  • Their songs in simple Marathi continued to inspire people.
  • The most important among them were Janeshwar, Namdev, Eknath and Tukaram, Sakkubai and the family of Chokhamela.
  • They belonged to the 'untouchable' Mahar caste.
  • This regional tradition of Bhakti focused on the Vitthala temple in Pandharpur, as well as on the notion of a personal God residing in the hearts of all people.

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