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  Born in Tamil Nadu in 11th Century
                      Influenced by Alvars – devotion of Vishnus …
                      Propounded doctrine of Vishishtadvaita or qualified oneness in that soul even
                        when united with Supreme God remained distinct …

                      Inspired bhakti in North India …

                       Basavanna’s Virashaivism:
                      Initiated by Basavanna and his companions like Allama Prabhu and
                        Akkamahadevi …

                      Connection between Tamil bhakti movement and temple worship …
                      It began in Karnataka in the mid-twelfth century …
                      Equality of human beings …
                      Against Brahmanical ideas of caste …
                      Against ritual and idol worship …
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