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The aim is to highlight the significance of bhakti philosophy among fishermen in India and their worship of Lord Vishnu.

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Greatness Of Bhakti Philosophy In India – Fishermen' Worships To Lord Vishnu

RR.Narasimhan DRDr R.Indira

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The aim is to highlight the significance of bhakti philosophy among fishermen in India and their worship of Lord Vishnu.
Examined narratives about fishermen's worship from Puranas to contemporary practices.
Analyzed local traditions and their implications for personal devotion.
Identified spiritual connections between fishermen and Lord Vishnu.
Fishermen uniquely embody the bhakti philosophy through their worship of Lord Vishnu.
Worship practices illustrate a move away from rigid rituals and caste hierarchies.
The narratives reflect a long-standing cultural and spiritual heritage connecting fishermen to Lord Vishnu.

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In Indian philosophy the bhakti movement revolutionised spiritual life by prioritising personal devotion over rigid rituals and caste hierarchies teaching God is accessible to everyone, regardless their social standing. Fishermen are no exception to those principles. Fishermen share a unique spiritual bond with Lord Vishnu, primarily through his Matsya (Fish avatar). They follow local traditions to worship Lord Vishnu. Narratives in various parts of India on fishermen' worship to Lord Vishnu dates back to Puranas to latest practices in various parts of India and Nepal is illustrated in this article

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