A lesson describes saints stressing devotion rather than merely outward ritual. Which broad historical movement does this illustrate?
ABuddhist monastic councils
BJain monastic discipline
CVedic sacrificial ritualism
DBhakti
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Bhakti
Bhakti traditions emphasised personal devotion, while the other choices are colonial political or revenue policies.
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