Why saints of Maharashtra strongly criticised caste inequality
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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.
He was opposed to idol worship and religious intolerance. He held that salvation could be achieved through Bhakti or devotion to God.
Emphasizing the inefficacy of the external acts of religion Nam Dev said: “Vows, fasts and austerities are not all necessary; nor is it necessary for you to go on a pilgrimage. Be you watchful in your hearts and always sing the name of Hari, it is not necessary to give up eating food or drinking water; fix your mind on the feet of Hari. Yoga or sacrificial ceremonies or giving up objects of desire is not wanted. Realise a fondness for the feet of Hari”