The words like chishti, suhrawardi and pyadasi are related to which of the following religions? 

The correct answer is Sufi.

Key Points

• Sufi is a mystical Islamic belief and practice in which Muslims seek to find the truth of divine love and knowledge through direct personal experience of God.
• The terms Chishti and Suhrawardi refer to two major Sufi orders or Silsilas in Islam.
• The Chishti Order was founded in Chisht, a small town near Herat, Afghanistan, and is known for its emphasis on love, tolerance, and openness.
• The Suhrawardi Order was founded by Abu Najib as-Suhrawardi and later popularized by his nephew, Shihab ad-Din Abu Hafs Umar Suhrawardi. This order emphasizes strict adherence to Islamic law and the importance of spiritual guidance from a Sufi master.
• These Sufi orders played a significant role in the spread of Islam in the Indian subcontinent.

 Additional Information

• Nathpati
  • The Nathpati tradition is a Hindu religious movement that originated in India.
  • It is a form of Shaivism that emphasizes the worship of Shiva.
  • The Nath sect is known for its ascetic practices and has a significant influence on Indian culture and spirituality.
• Islam
  • Islam is a monotheistic Abrahamic religion founded on the teachings of Prophet Muhammad.
  • It is the second-largest religion in the world with over 1.9 billion followers.
  • The primary religious texts of Islam are the Quran and Hadith.
• Vaishnav
  • Vaishnavism is a tradition within Hinduism that worships Vishnu and his avatars, such as Krishna and Rama.
  • It is one of the major traditions of Hinduism, alongside Shaivism, Shaktism, and Smartism.
  • Vaishnavism emphasizes devotion (bhakti) to Vishnu and his incarnations.