... and religious traditions. The unique nature of this synthesis lies not in the idea of the "melting pot" of consumption and assimilation into the prevalent hegemonic culture and tradition (though that may have been successfully attempted as well) but in that of the co-existence of various philosophical thoughts, religious customs and a projection overall plurality. The "Bhakti Movement ... with the passing of time. Some historians notice a certain impetus gained by this movement in what is classified to be medieval India, specifically in the 12th and 13th century. The tradition, since it...

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