INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who among the following was not an exponent of Bhakti movement?
A
Nanak
B
Ramanada
C
Shankaracharya
D
Kabir
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Nagarjuna.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shankaracharya-Shankaracharya was one of the prominent Bhakti Saints born in 788 CE. He was responsible for giving a new orientation to Hinduism. He explained the theory of Monism (Advaita philosophy) and was also of the thought that God is without any attributes ( Nirgunabrahman).

Detailed explanation-3: -Ramanuja is considered the earliest exponent of the Bhakti Movement.

Detailed explanation-4: -Performing rituals, ceremonies, and having blind faith were not accepted as features of the Bhakti Movement. Hence, Option 3 is the correct answer.

Detailed explanation-5: -Ramanuja was the first exponent of the Bhakti movement. He gave the philosophy of Vishistadvaita. He believed in Brahma as a supreme and individual soul.

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