Question

Write two similarities between bhakti saints and sufis?

Answer 1

There is no denying the fact that there was a remarkable similarity between the ideologies of Sufism and Bhakti Movement which exhibits a clear reflection of the contemporary social and religious life of the people.

The following facts confirm this statement:

1. Development of Goodwill amongst Hindu and Muslims : Both the communities sternly opposed the discrimination of castes, religions and divisions. They stressed the same before the people that basically there are no differences between the Hindus and Muslims. They are both the children of God. They told that the simple route to the attainment of Godlihood lies in the love for humanity. Both the Hindus and the Muslimss treated Kabir, Farid and Noor-ud-din as their ideals.

2. Religious Tolerance : As a result of influence of the sermons of the saints of Bhakti Movement and Sufism, religious fanaticism grew less among the people. Even Sultans of Delhi and the Mughal rulers too were influenced by their sermons and they followed liberal policy.

3. Encouragement to the Regional Literature : The Bhakti saints compose their compositions in local languages. Guru Nanak wrote in Punjabi, Kabir in Hindi, Chaitanya in Bangla whereas the sufi saints and the Faqirs wrote in Urdu.

4. Feelings of Social Service : The sufi saints and the Bhakti poets appealed to the people that they should serve the poor, helpless and the orphans. Most probably many Sultans of Delhi had opened orphanages and charity houses under the influence of the sufi saints.

5. Increase in Pilgrimages : Both the sufi and the Bhakti saints were popular among the people. Hence their tombs and shrines became the places of pilgrimages. Both the Hindus and Mohammedans visited those places.

Worshipping single god,attainment of salvation through music and other art forms,opposing rituals and discrimination based on gender ,caste,religion etc are among other similarities which anyone can guess from their characteristics.

They both also encouraged different art form like sufi dance,ramlila,satriya,qawwali etc

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Answer 2

Below are some Similarities between bhaktism and Sufism :

The Bhakti and Sufi movements showed the people that the existence of God could be experienced under the guidance of a guru or a leader. Priests are not required to feel the presence of God. Thus, many people began to question the authority and domination of their religion by religious authorities.

The Bhakti and the Sufi saints criticised the existence of rituals in the Indian society.

Both Sufi and Bhakti movements emphasised on the feeling of universal brotherhood and religious tolerance. As a result, an environment of mutual love and respect was created among different sections of society.

The Bhakti and Sufi saints preached their teachings in the local language. This led to the development of the local and vernacular languages.