Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Sociology

Chapter

Indian Society: Challenges of Cultural Diversity

Question:

Consider the following poem by Bhakti Saint Kabirdas:

Where do you search for me?
I am with You
Not in pilgrimage, nor in icons
Neither in solitude
Not in temples, nor in mosques
Neither in Kaaba, nor is Kailash
I am with you o man
I am with you

Which tradition does this poem reflects:

Options:

Syncretic Tradition

Muslim Tradition

Hindu Tradition

Din-E-Ilahi Tradition

Correct Answer:

Syncretic Tradition

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1: Syncretic Tradition

The poem by Kabirdas reflects the Syncretic Tradition, which blends elements from both Hindu and Muslim spiritual practices

Syncretism: A cultural phenomenon characterised by the inter-mingling or mixing of different religions or traditions. A hybrid of two distinct religious or cultural traditions.