Why was the choice of language critical for Bhakti saints?

It allowed them to deliver spiritual messages directly to women and lower castes who were often denied access to Sanskrit education.

Sociology of the Bhakti Movement

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2005

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ID: HIS_PHI_2005_129 Ref: Chapter 6: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions

A common feature to all Bhakti Saints was that they-

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A universal feature of Bhakti saints was their use of regional vernacular languages. By composing hymns in the language of the common people, they made spirituality accessible to all.