RBSE Solutions for Class 7 Social Science Chapter 22 Bhakti and Sufi Movement are part of RBSE Solutions for Class 7 Social Science. Here we have given Rajasthan Board RBSE Class 7 Social Science Chapter 22 Bhakti and Sufi Movement.
| Board | RBSE |
| Textbook | SIERT, Rajasthan |
| Class | Class 7 |
| Subject | Social Science |
| Chapter | Chapter 22 |
| Chapter Name | Art and Architecture |
| Number of Questions Solved | 47 |
| Category | RBSE Solutions |
Rajasthan Board RBSE Class 7 Social Science Chapter 22 Bhakti and Sufi Movement
Exercise From Textbook
Question 1.
Write correct answers of question number one and two in bracket.
(1) Nankana Sahab is the birth place of which saint?
(a) Kabir
(b) Nanak
(c) Dadudayal
(d) Ramanand
Answer:
(b) Nanak
(2)
With which place Chaitanya Maha Prabhu is related?
(a) Bengal
(b) Rajasthan
(c) Gujarat
(d) Maharashtra
Answer:
(a) Bengal
Question 2.
Match Column A and B.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Kabir | (a) Bengal |
| 2.Meerabai | (b) Talwandi |
| 3. Guru Nanak | (c) Merta |
| 4. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu | (d) Banaras |
Answer:
1. (d)
2. (c)
3. (b)
4. (a).
Question 3.
What is emphasized in devotion?
Answer:
Worshipping god in isolation is emphasized in devotion.
Question 4.
Name important saints of Maharashtra?
Answer:
Saints like Gyaneshwar, Namdev, Eknath, Tukaram and Samarth Guru Ramdas were important saints of Maharashtra.
Question 5.
How was the language of teaching of saint of Bhakti movement?
Answer:
The language of teaching of saint of Bhakti movement was simple, easy and interactive.
Question 6.
Give brief introduction of Mira Bai.
Answer:
Mirabai was born in 16th century in Merta. She was the only daughter of her father. She devoted her life to the worship of Krishna. Her poetry was full of love. She told about woman’s empowerment in her poetry. She was marreid in a royal family. After seven years of marriage her hushand died and soon her father-in-law and father also died. After this she completely gave herself to the devotion of lord Krishna.
Question 7.
What are the main teachings of Saint Kabir?
Answer:
Kabir was not only a saint but a social reformer also. He firmly opposed the evils prevalent in the society. He emphasized on free devotion. He also opposed caste discrimination as well. One who has adopted devotion through pure deeds it is irrelevant to ask his caste. Kabir also emphasized on the superiority of deeds. All Hindus and Muslims started following him due to the message of the oneness of God.
Question 8.
What were the similarities between the preachings of Sufi and Devotional saints?
Answer:
The similarities between the preachings of Sufi and Devotional saints are that both of them explain their thoughts in simple, easy and interective way of language. The most important similarity of these two is that they both want to explain their views through poetry. Both of them used to live simple life and inspired others to live simple life with love for others.
Question 9.
Mention the teachings of Guru Nanak.
Answer:
Guru Nanak tried to remove superstitions and wrong myths through his preachings. He used to treat Hindus and Muslims equally. He expressed his thoughts in simple and easy language. According to him true integration is that which helps in recognising basic unity of God and unity of humans through its effect. He was the founder of Sikhism.
Question 10.
Write the life sketch of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
Answer:
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti came to India in 1192 CE and afterwards, he started the Sufi sect in India. After visiting many places in India, he settled permanently in Ajmer. The tomb of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer is known as Ajmer Sharif’. His disciples or devotees recall him by the names of ‘Khwaja Sahib’ or ‘Garib Nawaz’. Chishti sect, considers music as the important source of displaying love for God.
Question 11.
What do you know about Samarth Guru Ram Das?
Answer:
Samarth Guru Ram Das was a popular saint of Maharasthra. He always used to chant “Ram Nam”. His body was very strong as he used to do 1200 Surya namaskar daily. He established a consciousness organization in society with the help of his pupils. He also set up 1100 ‘Mathas’ and akharas from Kasehmir to Kanyakumari. He was a devotee of Hanumanji, symbol of devotion and strength.
Activities From Textbook
Activity
Question 1.
In this lesson at suitable places, poetic stanzas composed by some devotional saints have been given. Read these and try to understand what has been said in these. On what these saints have emphasized? To understand this you can take help from your elders and teachers.
Answer:
According to Kabirdas :
“Guru Gobind dou khade, Kakelagu pao, Balihari Guru Apne, Gobind diyo batay.”
Kabirdas is saying that my God and guru both are standing in front of me. So, Twill touch the feet of my guru firstly because he is the person who showed me the path to God and made me aware of God. In this way Kabirdas has given more importance to Guru.
According to Raidas (Ravidas) :
Aisa Chaho Raj Me, Jahan mile Saban ne Kb ann Chote-Badho Sab Sam Base, Ravidas Rahe Prasann. Raidas says that he would be happy in such a society where all whether low or high get same respect and all are treated equally.
According to Meerabai :
Mere toh Girdhar Gopal, Doosra na Koi,Jake Sarmor Mukut, Mero Pati Soi.
Meerabai says that in the entire world, she has faith only in Lord Krishna who is her saviour, and only that person will be her husband who will have the peacock feather crown on his head, i.e., only Lord Krishna will be her husband. She is the biggest devotee of Lord Krishna.
Activity
Question 1.
Collect the stanzas of Kabir and practise singing these with tune.
Answer:
- Hindu mua Ram kahi, Musalman Khudai Kahe Kabir so Jeevta, Jo Duha ke Nikti Na Jai
- Kaba firi Kasi Bhaya, Ramhi Bhaya Rahim Mot Chun Maida Bhaya, Baith Kabira Jeem Student can collect other stanzas also likewise.
Question 2.
Collect the pictures of Bhakti and Sufi movements.
Answer:
Main poets of Bhakti and Sufi Movements are Kabir and Amir Khusro. Their pictures are given below :
Question 3.
Learn stanzas of Kabir and sing them in the children’s meeting.
Answer:
Read Hindi Books and find ‘Sakhiyan’ of Kabir. Try to learn up and sing them in the children’s meeting.
Question 4.
Prepare a list of places of worship, temples, mosques, gurudwaras, churches in your nearby areas and collect information about these.
Answer:
I am a resident of Bharatpur city There are various historical famous temples and mosques in the region, which are discussed below :
1. Laxman Mandir : It is present in the centre of the city. It was constructed by Baldev Singh. This is the only temple of Laxman Ji in India.
2. Ganga Mandir : This temple construction was initiated by Baldev Singh in Bharatpur city in the year 1846 after 90 years of which king Bijendra Singh on 12 Feb. 1937 put the statue of Ganga ji in this temple.
3. Usha Mandir : This temple is present in the fort of Bayana and was constructed by Banasur.
4. Hanuman Mandir : It is situated in Rudawal and on the occassion of Hanuman Jayanti a great fair is organized here.
5. Jama Masjid (Mosque) : It is situated in the city of Bharatpur. Construction of this mosqu was initiated by Raja Balwant Singh. The entrance gate of this mosque is based on the Buland Darwaja of Fatehpur-Sikri and the building of mosque is based on the Jama Masjid of Delhi. It is constructed with red sandstone.
Note : Student can collect the information of their nearby areas, temples, mosque, churches, gurudwara.
Question 5.
Discuss about the teachings of important saints of Bhakti and Sufitraditions.
Answer:
Take help from your subject concerned teacher and do in the class along with other students.
Other Important Questions
(A) Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1.
Naynaar saints of South India were :
(a) Vishnu Bhakt
(b) Shiv Bhakt
(c) Kam Bhakt
(d) Hanuman Bhakt
Answer:
(b) Shiv Bhakt
Question 2.
Gurunanak was born in which year among the given options below:
(a) 1467
(b) 1468
(c) 1469
(d) 1470
Answer:
(c) 1469
Question 3.
Saint Gyaneshwar was born in:
(a) Tamil Nadu
(b) Karnataka
(c) Bihar
(d) Maharashtra
Answer:
(d) Maharashtra
Question 4.
Samarth Guru Swami Ramdas set up a lot of ‘mathas’ and ‘Akharas’. In number they are:
(a) 1100
(b) 1150
(c) 1200
(d) 1250
Answer:
(a) 1100
Question 5.
Mira Bai’s husband died after marriage of:
(a) Four years
(b) Five years
(c) Six years
(d) Seven years
Answer:
(d) Seven years
Question 6.
Who started the Sufi sect in India?
(a) Baba Farid
(b) Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
(c) Shaikh Nuruddin
(d) Amir Khusro
Answer:
(b) Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
(B) Fill in the blanks
Question 1.
Majority of devotees/saints expressed their views through ………. only.
Question 2.
By…………. century a movement of devotion started in North India like South India.
Question 3.
Ramanand emphasized on …………. alongwith the worship of God.
Question 4.
According to Kabir, all people are ………. since birth.
Answer:
1. poetry
2.14th
3. oneness of god
4. equal.
(C) Very Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
When was the popularity of Bhakti movement seen in South India?
Answer:
In between the 7th and 8th century A.D.
Question 2.
Who were known as Alvaar saints in South India?
Answer:
Followers of Vishnu.
Question 3.
Who was known as the promoter of Bhakti movement in India?
Answer:
The promoter of Bhakti movement in India was Ramanand.
Question 4.
Who is known as the Meera of South?
Answer:
Poetess Andal is known as the Meera of South.
Question 5.
In which family was Kabir born?
Answer:
Kabir was born in a weaver family.
Question 6.
What do you understand by ‘Dharmsaal’?
Answer:
The place selected by Guru Nanak for worship and work is called ‘Dharmsaal’?
Question 7.
Samarth Guru Ramdas was a devotee of which god?
Answer:
Samarth Guru Ramdas was a follower of Hanuman ji; symbol of devotion and strength.
Question 8.
Who is the first poet of untouchable group of India?
Answer:
Chokhamela.
Question 9.
How many stanzas are credited by Meerabai?
Answer:
Approx 250 stanzas are credited by her.
Question 10.
When did Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti come to India?
Answer:
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti came to India in 1192 A.D.
Question 11.
Where is Moinuddin Chishti Dargah situated and by which name it is known?
Answer:
Moinuddin Chishti’s Dargah is situated in Ajmer. It is known by the name of Ajmer Sharif’.
(D) Short Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
Write the important characteristics of Bhakti movement.
Answer:
Important characteristics of Bhakti movement that started in Medeival India were that they also raised questions on the estab-lished caste discrimination, inequality and evil practices present in the society. All saints related to Bhakti tradition used to emphasize on love for all. In their compositions this is repeated again and again that none is superior or inferior. All humans are equal.
Question 2.
Discuss important things of Bhakti Movement in South India.
Answer:
In Bhakti movement of South India, wandering saints used to visit different villages and compose beautiful poetry in the praise of God. Many of these saints were born in classes like potter, farmer, hunter, soldiers, weavers, and other castes which were considered untouchables at that time. Inspite of this they were equally famous in country due to their preaching of ideal thoughts and moral values.
Question 3.
Write the names of important saints of Naynaar and Alvaar sect in South India.
Answer:
Important Saints of Naynaar sect are Appar, Sabandar, Sundarar, Manikkvasagar. These wandering saints were Shiv Bhakt. Important saints of Alvaar are Peryealwar, Peryalwar’s daughter Andal, Nammalwar, Tonderdippodi Alwar. These wandering saints were Vishnu Devotees. These wondering saints visited different villages and composed beautiful poetry in the praise of God.
Question 4.
Explain the importance of Pandharpur village in Maharashtra.
Answer:
The name of Pandharpur is associated with local God named Vitthal. Devotees used to worship Vitthal here. Vitthal was considered as the incarnation of lord Vishnu. Now-a-days thousands of people travel on foot to Pandharpur every year. The thoughts of these saints are still alive in the society. Till now people go for pilgrimage to the places related to devotional movement.
Question 5.
What was the status of Bhakti movement in Rajasthan? Explain in brief.
Answer:
In the initial period of Rajasthan, worship of Brahma and Sun was popular. Along with them Shiv, Shakti, Vishnu and Ganesha, Bhairav, Knber, Hanuman, Kartikey, Saraswati, etc. were worshipped. Jain religion was also prevalent in Rajasthan. The Rajput kings of Rajasthan were the followers of Hindu religion and used to worship Shakti. Like in the rest of India, religious harmony also existed here. All religions have been co-existing with equality and peace.
(E) Long Answer Type Questions
Question 1.
Explain the importance of Sufi sect.
Answer:
It is said that those who used to wear cloth of white wool were called Sufi. Sufi saints followed Islamic principle of oneness of God. Generally, they were the people who opposed complexity of Islamic traditions and rules and regulations. They emphasized on abandoning rituals and adopting devotion and mercy and affection towards all human beings. Like saint poets in India, Sufi saints also expressed themselves through poetry. They also used to give their messages through stories.
Different stories are also popular about divine and cosmic powers possessed by these Sufi saints. Slowly, Sufis started coming to medieval India too. By the 11th century, India came to be known in the world for Sufism. Some of the Sufi orders are important even today. A long list of Oliyas had been there in this order, which is still continuing. Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer, Qutubdin Bakhtiyaar Kaki of Delhi, Baba Farid of Punjab, Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia of Delhi are considered important even today.
Question 2.
Write notes on the following :
1. Meera Bai and Poetess Andal
2. Sufism
Answer:
1. Bhakt Poetess Andal and Meera Bai : One of the devotional saints Bhakt Andal is called Meera of South. Thirupwai composed by Andal is sung even today. Andal was born in 8th century.
Meerabai is most important among devotee saints of Rajasthan. She devoted her life to the worship of Lord Krishna. While dancing in Dwarika in front of the idol of Ranchhod ji in the devotion of Lord Krishna, she left the world.
2. Sufism : In Sufism, the master transferred the knowledge from one generation to other generation. Many divine and cosmic powers are believed to be possessed by these Sufi saints. The worship was a different way of Ajmer’s Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia are remembered in present day also. Poetry of both of them are popular even today.
Question 3.
Discuss the techings of Dadu Dayal and Chokhamela.
Answer:
Teachings of Dadu Dayal : Dadu Dayal was the follower of Nirgun worship. Dadu opposed external devotion and emphasized on personal meditation. Dadu told that attainment of God is not only possible through love and devotion but also with the service of mankind.
His teachings are compiled in ‘Dadu Dayal Ri Vani’ and ‘Dadu Dayal Ka Doha’. According to him Brahma is one and everywhere.
Teachings of Chokhamela : Chokhamela is a respected saint among the saints who opposed caste discrimination. From his childhood he desired to live a life of devotion to God and sainthood. He was so impressed by Pandharpur’s famous saint Namdev, that he started accepting him as his Guru. Chokhamela was the first saint who brought social inequality in society during the period of devotional poetry.
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