Which of the following best describes the direct consequence of the immense popularity of the Bhakti and Sufi movements on the orthodox religious structures (Brahmanical Hinduism and Orthodox Sunni Islam)?

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The orthodox classes were threatened but not destroyed. In response, Brahmanical Hinduism assimilated Bhakti (e.g., Smarta tradition incorporating Bhakti into daily rituals). Similarly, orthodox Islam saw movements like the Naqshbandi order trying to align Sufi practices more closely with strict Sharia to prevent complete syncretism.

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