What were the basic teachings of Hinduism that the Bhakti movement protested against? Explain in 10 sentences.
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The devotional movement in Hinduism is divine grace and is known as the Bhakti movement. Basava (1106–1167), also called Basavanna, protested against caste system and was for equality among all classes.
The Bhakti movement regionally developed around different gods and goddesses, and some sub-sects were Vaishnavism (Vishnu), Shaivism (Shiva), Shaktism (Shakti goddesses), and Smartism.[4][5][6][7] Bhakti movement preached using the local languages so that the message reached the masses.The movement was inspired by many poet-saints, who championed a wide range of philosophical positions ranging from theistic dualism of Dvaita to absolute monism of Advaita Vedanta.[8][9]
The movement has traditionally been considered as an influential social revival and reformation in Hinduism, and provided an individual-focused alternative path to spirituality regardless of one's birth or gender.[3] The Bhakti movement began with the aim of reforming Hinduism. Postmodern scholars question this traditional view and whether the Bhakti movement ever was a reform of any kind.[10] They suggest Bhakti movement was a revival, reworking and recontextualisation of ancient Vedic traditions.[11] Bhakti refers to passionate devotion (to a deity).