Main Principles of Bhakti Movement:

1.    God is One : The propagating saints of Bhakti Movement believe in a single God. He was of the opinion that the people utter the names of Rama, Krishna, Allah, Vishnu, Shiva etc. for their convenience. In reality, God is one.

2.    Sacrifice towards God : The saints of the Bhakti Movement were of the view that self dedication to God leads to renunciation. Lust, anger, greed, attachment and ego are detrimental to the path of total indulgence into Godlihood. Therefore, their sacrifice alone is beneficial.

3.    Devotion to God : The saints were of the opinion that a true heart, love, devotion and concentration ease the attainment of God. On surrendering himself to the will of God one gets liberated from the bondage of births and deaths.

4.    Praise of Guru (the teacher) : One cannot seek knowledge about the Lord without the help of the Guru, such was the opinion of the Bhakti saints. At places they treated the Guru at par with God. For instance :

The devotee falls into a dubious position whether he should touch the feet of God or that of his Guru whom should he give priority if both of them happened to stand together.

5.    Praise of Good Deeds : The saints of the Bhakti Movement laid special emphasis on good deeds. They held the opinion that mankind can improve both his worldly and other worldly life on the strength of forgiveness, satisfaction, service, truth etc. He will conquer rivalry and opposition in this world and God will also be merciful on him.