![]() So what should be the position of a non-orientalist appraisal of medieval Bhakti? To probe into this question, this paper will study Andal, the only woman among the Alvar saints and examine her life and works. Though this framework has been well-critiqued, it continues to be used in so far as scholars see Bhakti as at least egalitarian. Through this framework Bhakti was viewed as ethical, egalitarian, and monotheistic, among other things. ![]() ![]() It is now well-known that the Bhakti ‘movement’ of medieval India was initially theorized by the 19 th century colonial missionaries and historians as being akin to the Protestant movement in Europe. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |