- Sahajayana is considered one of the later stages of Indian Buddhism, evolving from Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions. - The Sahajiyas emphasized love, sexuality, and the human body as means to liberation, often challenging conventional social norms and religious rituals. - The Charyapada, a collection of mystical poems composed by Mahasiddhas (great accomplished ones), is a key text of the Sahajiya tradition, dating from this period.
The Sahajiya Cult, which can be traced back to 10th and 11th centuries, is usually associated with :
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2023 · Topic: Bhakti and Sufi Movement (Early Bhakti Movement: Alvars and Nayanars in South India)
More Medieval History of India questions
- Which among the following statements is/are correct ? 1. Nalayira Divyaprabandham is an anthology of Alvar saints' compositions. 2. Tevaram is the collection of Tamil Shaiva hymns. 3. Nalayira Divyaprabandham is also described as the Tamil Veda. Select the answer using the code given below :
- Which of the following pairs are correct? 1. Alwars – Vaishnavite Saints 2. Naynars – Shaivite Saints 3. Varakari – Saints of Vithoba Cult
- Which of the following was a woman saint of the South Indian Bhakti movement? Consider the following: A. Karaikkal Ammaiyar B. Godadevi C. Isaignaniyar D. Akka Mahadevi E. Mangaiyarkarasiyar
- Which among the following were women Adayar saints of South Indian Bhakti Movement? A. Karaikal Ammaiyar B. Godadevi C. Isaignaaniyar D. Akka Mahadevi E. Mangayarkkarasiyar
- The collection of the writings of the Saivite saints is considered as Fifth Veda. What is the name of the above collection ?
- Which of the following statement/s is true with reference to Nayanars ?
- Which one of the following statements about the Bhakti Movement in South India is NOT correct?
- What is *Nalayira Divyaprabandham* ?
