state gov UKPSC RO ARO Mock Tests Series 2025 General Knowledge Medieval History Religious Movements
In the context of the Bhakti Movement, which statement most accurately captures the distinctions among Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and Shaktism
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Shaivism exclusively attracted North Indian followers, while Vaishnavism was centered in South India, and Shaktism was limited to Bengal.
2
Vaishnavism and Shaktism promoted Bhakti in vernacular languages, while Shaivism remained rooted in Sanskrit texts.
3
All three had regional variations but shared the common goal of personal devotion, transcending social hierarchies
4
Shaktism opposed the Bhakti ideals, focusing only on ritualistic worship and excluding the concept of devotion.