Question:
Which of the following statements about Srimanta Shankardeva is/are correct?
1. In the late fifteenth century Shankardeva emerged as one of the leading proponents of Vaishnavism in Assam.
2. He was the founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism.
3. His teachings are known as Bhagavati Dharma.
4. He encouraged the establishment of Satra and Namghar.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Which of the following statements about Srimanta Shankardeva is/are correct?
1. In the late fifteenth century Shankardeva emerged as one of the leading proponents of Vaishnavism in Assam.
2. He was the founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism.
3. His teachings are known as Bhagavati Dharma.
4. He encouraged the establishment of Satra and Namghar.
Select the answer using the code given below:
Options:
- a) 1 and 2 only
- b) 2 and 3
- c) 1, 3 and 4 only
- d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
- a) 1 and 2 only
- b) 2 and 3
- c) 1, 3 and 4 only
- d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
correct answer : c)
Explanation:
Shankardeva was a 15th-16th century saint who promoted Ekasarana Dharma (Vaishnavism) in Assam. He was not the founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. His teachings are known as Bhagavati Dharma, and he established Satras and Namghars. Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct (c).
Shankardeva was a 15th-16th century saint who promoted Ekasarana Dharma (Vaishnavism) in Assam. He was not the founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. His teachings are known as Bhagavati Dharma, and he established Satras and Namghars. Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct (c).