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What were the main teachings of the Bhakti saints?
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The following were the main teachings of the Bhakti saints:
- There is only one God and He alone ought to be worshipped.
- God can be reached through love and absolute devotion to him. A Bhakta or a devotee should surrender himself completely to the will of God.
- A Bhakta should not have any attachment to worldly things and there should be complete unity between man and God.
- The people should have complete faith in their guru who teaches them total devotion to God.
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