- Initiated the reform process in major religions to get rid of its social practices
- It promoted the growth of regional languages
- It created a platform for unification of India under national consciousness
- It also contributed to the development of music, dance, literature etc in India
- It checked orthodox supremacy
- It created a positive environment for emancipation of the vulnerable sections in the society
- Improvement in the social relation between the Hindus and Muslims
- Promotion of social service
Though Bhakthi movement brought in the much needed emphasis to change the regressive form of religion in the society, it could not achieve its objective in truest terms. This can be attributed to many reasons such as- lack of organization on a greater level amongst the movements, stern opposition from orthodox classes in the society, persecution by royal classes etc.