Under what circumstances did the sants in Maharashtra endeavour to inspire the masses?
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great saints of Maharashtra who participated in the bhakti movement. The saints are: 1. Nam Dev (1270—1350 A.D.) 2. Tuka Ram (1601—1649) 3. Ram Dass (1608—1681 A.D.) 4. Bahina Bai.
Saint # 1. Nam Dev (1270—1350 A.D.):
According to Dr. Tare Chand, “The first of the saintly array of men who changed the faith of this region (Maharashtra) and turned the mind of men from the priest-ridden ceremonial of a narrow creed to freedom and love was Nam- Dev. He is remembered by every saint of Maharashtra, Hindustan, Rajputana and Punjab as the great historic name in the long list of Bhaktta.”
Nam Dav was born ‘ in 1270 and was the disciple of Vishoba Khechar. He preached the sublime gospel of love and devotion and liberated the peoples from the shackles of rituals and caste system.
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In Maharashtra, society was greatly influenced by blind beliefs and rituals. They had lost all initiative. The condition of the common people was miserable. In such circumstances, the Sants in Maharashtra inspired people to discard the blind beliefs and rituals.