Twilight of the Sultanate c18.s6.2

c18.s6.2

These reformers gave to the people a simple religion. They believed in one God—Saguna or Nirguna. The Soul was His part and constantly strove to be near Him or merge with Him. Communion with Him could not be achieved through rituals, pilgrimages, or adherence to the letter of the scriptures. The path of salvation lay in Bhakti. Salvation could be achieved by all; there was no distinction of caste or creed or religion before God. A devotee needed to have a Guru; there was no place for the exploiting priestly class. The Bhakta was not to attach himself to the mundane things of life, nor was he to retire completely from the world. These saints advocated a middle path of life. Theirs was a simple creed which every one could follow.