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Class 7 History, Devotional Paths to the Divine, , Q1) Describe the beliefs and practices of the, Nathpanthis,Siddhas and Yogis., , Ans1) 1-The Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis advocated, renunciation of the world., , 2- The path to salvation was through meditation on the, formless ultimate reality and realisation of the oneness with, it., , 3-They advocated intense training of mind and body through, practices like yogasanas , breathing exercises and, meditation., , Q2) What were the major ideas expressed by Kabir ? How did, he express it?, , Ans2) 1-Kabir believed in a formless supreme God and, preached that the only path to salvation was through bhakti, and devotion ., , 2- He rejected major religious tradition and openly ridiculed, all forms of external worship of both Hindus and Muslims., , 3- He didn't give importance to priestly classes and casteism., 4- The language of his poetry was in the form of spoken, Hindi., , 5- His collection of verses called sakhis and pads which were, understood by the ordinary people.

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Q3)Why do you think many teachers rejected prevalent, religious beliefs and practices?, , Ans3) The idea that social and religious privileges are meant, only for those born in high caste and all human beings are, not equal ,made many religious teachers reject prevalent, religious beliefs and practices., , They even rejected the idea of renunciation and prefered to, live with their families earning their livelihood while humbly, serving fellow human beings in need., , Q4 What were the major teachings of Baba Guru Nanak?, Ans4) 1- Guru Nanak emphasised the importance of one God, 2- He insisted that caste ,creed or gender were irrelevant for, attaining liberation., , 3- His idea of liberation was to follow an active life with a, strong sense of social commitment ., , 4- The essence of his teachings were right worship welfare, of others and purity of conduct., , Q5) What were the teachings of the Sufis ?, , Ans5) Sufi movement was started in India in the 11 th, century by some Muslims preachers., , Teachings, , 1- The sufi saints emphasised love and devotion as a means, of coming nearer to God., , 2- Prayers, rites and rituals were not given importance., , 3- They were tolerant to other religions., , 4- The Sufis did not ask the Hindus to be converted to Islam, but asked them to be better Hindus.

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5- Sufis had a special place for their religious teachers, , known as pir., 6- They also emphasised use of devotional music and for, , this purpose , they use to sing quawwalis., , Q6 ) Name any five sufi saints., To write this answer see page no.112 last four lines., , KREKRERERERERERERERRERERER