Describe the History of Bhakti

question 47

Essay

Describe the history of bhakti. What are the earliest sources? How does bhakti change as it develops across time and moves from region to region?

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Definitions:

Population Cycle

The fluctuation in population numbers over a period of time due to factors like food availability, predation, and disease.

Population Behaviours

The collective actions and patterns of behaviour exhibited by individuals within a population, influencing and being influenced by social and environmental factors.

Density-dependent

Factors whose effects on the size or growth of the population vary with the population density.

Intrinsic Rate

The maximum rate of growth of a population under ideal conditions, reflecting its reproductive potential and sustainability.