History & Civics
How did the teachings of Kabir and Guru Nanak promote the feelings of peace and harmony among different communities and thereby, strengthened the composite culture of India?
Answer
The teachings of Kabir and Guru Nanak promoted the feelings of peace and harmony among different communities. Their teachings advocated the unity of God and unity of mankind. They preached that the God can be worshipped under different names but there is only one God. They emphasised that good actions, meditation and devotion are only means of salvation. They were against the ritualism. Kabir had renounced idol worship, empty rituals, meaningless ceremonies etc. Guru Nanak believed that personal devotion to God could lead to salvation regardless of caste, creed or sect. Their teachings brought people of different religions closer. The people felt that they are free from obligations of religion and ritualism. Thus, the teachings of Kabir and Guru Nanak promoted the feelings of peace and harmony among different communities and thereby, strengthened the composite culture of India.
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