Practicing Success
Which of the following is a correct match in the context of Bhakti Tradition? |
Alvars: devotion to Shiva Nayanars: Devotion to Vishnu Both 1 and 2 None of the above |
None of the above |
The correct answer is option 4- None of the above Some of the earliest bhakti movements (c. sixth century) were led by the Alvars (literally, those who are "immersed" in devotion to Vishnu) and Nayanars (literally, leaders who were devotees of Shiva). They travelled from place to place singing hymns in Tamil in praise of their gods. |