The Bhakti Movement and Roots of Indian Feminism | Feminism in India

Описание: Bhakti as a concept means devotion and surrender. Originating from South India in the 7th century, the Bhakti movement propagated the idea that God dwells in each individual and one could attain God through faith and devotion. Earlier historians perceived the Bhakti movement as a literary or at best an ideological phenomena which had religion at the basis of its inspiration. But later it also came to be regarded as an attempt at bringing about an egalitarian society, or as a protest against Brahmanical monopoly.

Did you know that the women of the Bhakti Movement are known as the roots of Indian Feminism? Watch this video to learn about women in Bhakti, who challenged Brahminical patriarchy through their songs, poems and ways of life, broke societal rules and stereotypes, and lived their lives as they pleased.

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Meera Bhajan 'Mere To Giridhar Gopal' by Shemaroomusic.com

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