BHAKTI MOVEMENTS - Ramananda (1360 - 1470)

ramananda (1360 - 1470)

- Born in Allahabad & settled in Varanasi.

- Founded ramanandi sect.

- Had 12 disciples form all castes, Some of whom are - Anantanands, Kabir, Pipa, Bhavananda, Narhari, Raidas, Dhanna, Sena Sursure & wife of Sursura.

- His teachings gave rise to two schools of thought in the orthodox (saguna) represented by Nabhadas & Tulsidas, the author of Ramcharit Manas.

- The liberal school represented by (Nirguna) Kabir. Nanak & other.