Epics are grand, long poems about heroic men and women, and they also have stories with gods and goddesses.

The word Stupa means a mound. It is a Buddhist religious building containing the relics of Buddha and his disciples. Answer verified by Toppr.

Ans: Epics are grand, long compositions about the heroic deeds of men and women, They include stories about gods as well. Example—the Mahabharata, the Ramayana.

Main features of Bhakti were: It laid emphasis on devotion and individual worship of a god or goddesses rather than the performance of elaborate sacrifices. According to this system of belief, if a devotee worships the chosen deity with a pure heart, the deity will appear in the form in which he or she may desire.

What were the main features of the Bhakti Movement?

• That God is one single entity, with different names.
• Bhakti, intense love and devotion, the sole thanks to salvation.
• Repetition of the True Name.
• Self-Surrender.
• Condemnation of rituals, ceremonies and blind faith.
• Rejection of idol worship by many saints.
• Open- mindedness about deciding religious matters.

Contents

• 2.1 Panchayatana puja.
• 2.2 Saiva Siddhanta.
• 2.3 Shakti Bhakti.
• 2.4 Vaishnava Bhakti. 2.4.1 Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
• 2.5 Meher baba.

The Yoga technique or spiritual practice was developed to help achieve unity of mind, body and soul or moksha or liberation. Traditionally, Hatha Yoga is a holistic path which includes discipline, cleansing techniques called shat kriyas, asanas, pranayam, mudras (gestures,) and meditation.

Iyengar is seen as a pure form of yoga and offers a wealth of knowledge about the structure of both the body and the yoga pose. It is great for those wanting to have an intimate awareness of each posture, or for those re-entering their practice after an injury.

Although yoga is not a religion, this ancient practice can have an affect on a person in a spiritual sense because of the seven spiritual laws that yoga students are taught to follow. Yoga emphasizes the importance of regular meditation because of the way that it helps a person to keep their thoughts positive.

Yoga benefits heart health. Regular yoga practice may reduce levels of stress and body-wide inflammation, contributing to healthier hearts. Several of the factors contributing to heart disease, including high blood pressure and excess weight, can also be addressed through yoga.