Consider the Bhakti poetry on 'songs of the Saints of India" book, and the extraordinary lives of the Bhakti poets as religious revolutionaries. Write an essay exploring the general themes of their poetry by comparing and contrasting the Nirguna(without qualities) (chapter 1 Ravidas) poetry with the Saguna (with qualities) ( chapter 2 kabir) poetry. Discuss how all of these poets are dedicated to a personal connection with God and yet how their perception of God differed.(At least one quote illustrating nirguna poetry and one illustrating saguna poetry, using MLA format) Do not attempt to catalog the works of each poet rather think broadly and thematically and use a variety of examples from the poets to illustrate your points. Then compare and contrast the Ravidas and kabir poetry with Surdas and Mirabai poetry. ( at least one Quote illustrating mirabai poetry and one illustrating surdas poetry) For research only use songs of the saints of India" by John Stratton Hawley and Mark juergensmeyer.
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