Question

Explain the common teachings of the bhakti and sufi movements

Answer 1

Common features between sufi and Bhakti were:

1. Both Sufism and Bhakti movements rejected authoritarianism caste systems. 

2. They both emphasized that God is one and can be reached through prayer and meditation. 
3. They rejected outward religiosity and emphasized love and complete devotion to God.
4. Both believed in compassion towards all fellow human beings.
5. Both sufi and Bhakti saints composed rich poems, hymns to express their beliefs.

Answer 2

The following are the common teachings of the Bhakti and Sufi movements:

1. Both these movements rejected the rigid caste system.

2. Both the Bhakti and the Sufi movement made their focus on the idea that God is one and one should do prayers and meditation to contact god.

3. Both they rejected outside religious interaction and stressed on love and worship of God.

4. Both considered in sympathy towards all fellow living beings.

5. Both the Bhakti and Sufi saints composed magnificent verses, hymns to their faiths.