| They confess sins, do penance and engage in bhakti and karma yoga to raise consciousness. |
| The bhakti movements arose in the sixth and seventh centuries, particularly in southern India. |
| Saivism values both bhakti and yoga, devotional and contemplative sadhanas, or disciplines. |
| The most desirable behaviour is compatible with bhakti but independent of class. |
| This makes it excellent for those practicing bhakti or a devotional religious path. |
| The doctrine of bhakti, or devotional faith, is common to Vishnuites and Sivaites, but is more prominent among the former. |
