List down some of the similarities between sufism and bhakti movement.
The Sufi sect originated in Iran. The Sufi saints believed that God is full of love and the only way to reach Him is through love and devotion. The Sufi saints lived a simple life. Their main teachings are meditation, simple living and love for all living beings. Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti was a renowned philosopher among the Sufi saints who came to India. The Bhakti movement taught values like love for God, humanity, compassion and mercy towards all living beings. Ramanuja and other Acharyas strengthened the base of Bhakti movement in South India. They told people that God is for all. God does not discriminate. The teachings of Ramanuja had a great impact in North India.
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The Bhakti and Sufi movements showed the people that the existence of God could be experienced under the guidance of a guru. Priests or ulemas are not required to feel the presence of God. Thus, many people began to question the authority and domination of their religion by religious authorities.
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