INDIAN HISTORY

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Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was an ascetic Hindu monk and social reformer in 16th century was from
A
Assam
B
Orissa
C
Bengal
D
Bihar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is believed to born in Mayapur. Mayapur is located on the banks of the Ganges river, at the point of its confluence with the Jalangi, near Nabadwip, Bengal, 130 km north of Kolkata.

Detailed explanation-2: -Among the exponents of the bhakti movement, Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu is recognised as one of the most influential saints and social reformers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s mode of worshipping Krishna with ecstatic song and dance had a profound effect on Vaishnavism in Bengal. He was also the chief proponent of the Vedantic philosophy of Achintya Bheda Abheda Tattva.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was a 15th century Vedic spiritual leader, who is considered an avatar of Lord Krishna by his followers. Chaitanya founded Gaudiya Vaishnavism, which is a religious movement that promotes Vaishnavism or worship of Lord Vishnu as the Supreme Soul.

Detailed explanation-5: -Chaitanya Mahaprabhu, born in 1485 C.E. in Bengal, served as the last guru in the acharya tradition of Vaishnavism. He attained popularity due to his love for meditation and his intense devotion. He popularised the chant of the Hare Krishna maha mantra, which gradually spread to the whole of Bengal.

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