How did naths and jogis gain ground in the North India during 14 th and 15 th centuries ?
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Naths and Jogis (religious leaders who didn't function within the Orthodox Brahmanical framework) gained ground in the North India during 14th and 15th centuries because the were against the useless and complicated rituals and used to convey their message in vernacular language.
These Naths and Jogis were against the Vedas, caste system and Brahmanical superiority and preached simple teachings. They belonged to artisan and craft class which also made them popular among common people. Besides the coming of Muslims undermined the statue of Brahmans which also helped these Naths and Jogis to gain their ground in North India.
Legends of Naths and Jogis:
They were religious leaders who opposed the rituals of Vedas and Brahmanical Supremacy. They were artisan and craftsmen who preached equality and opposed caste system that preached by Vedas. They conveyed their ideologies through common language like common people.
There are many sources that referring Naths and Jogis and their ideologies from 8th and 14th century. According to the records, Naths and Jogis made a strong foundation in North India around the 14th and 15th century with help of activists who are against Brahminical supremacy and caste system and with the help of Muslim rulers a little bit.