A devotee or worshipper in Hinduism and Sikhism; someone dedicated to religious devotion and spiritual practice. Also used as a surname in South Asian communities.
From Sanskrit 'bhakta' meaning devoted one, from 'bhaj' (to worship, serve). The term spread through various Indian languages and religious traditions. It emphasizes personal devotion over ritual or caste distinctions.
The bhakti (devotional) movement revolutionized Indian spirituality by emphasizing personal love for God over complex rituals - bhagats were often from lower castes who challenged religious hierarchies through their sincere devotion! Many famous bhagats became poet-saints whose hymns are still sung today.
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