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The Government of Haryana marked the birth anniversary of Sant Dhanna Bhagat Ji on April 27, 2026. The occasion highlights his contributions as a prominent Bhakti saint known for simple devotion and egalitarian teachings.
- Sant Dhanna Bhagat (15th century) was a Bhakti saint from Rajasthan, associated with the Nirguna Bhakti tradition (emphasizing devotion to a formless God).
- He was a Vaishnav devotee and is believed to have been influenced by the teachings of Ramananda, a key Bhakti reformer.
- His teachings stressed faith, humility, and direct devotion (bhakti) over ritualism, priesthood, and caste-based hierarchy.
- He is one of the saints whose hymns are included in the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism.
- The Bhakti Movement (7th–17th century) was a socio-religious reform movement that spread across India, promoting devotion as the path to salvation.
- It opposed rigid caste practices and emphasized equality, accessibility of God, and use of vernacular languages for religious expression. Top of FormBottom of Form
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