Question 2594

List I List II 1. Basavanna A. Chishti 2. Kabir B. Nirguna 3. Shankaradeva C. Assam 4. Nizamuddin Auliya D. Lingayat Choose the correct answer from below:

Answer

1-D, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A

Why?

The correct answer is - 1-D, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A Key Points Basavanna He was a 12th-century philosopher, statesman, and poet in the Lingayat tradition in Karnataka, India. Known for founding and spreading the Lingayat sect. Kabir A 15th-century Indian mystic poet and saint, whose writings influenced the Bhakti movement. Associated with the Nirguna concept of God, which means a formless and attribute-less divine. Shankaradeva A 15th-16th century Assamese polymath and saint-scholar, who played a key role in the Bhakti movement in Assam. Founded the Ekasarana Dharma, which is a monotheistic religious sect in Assam. Nizamuddin Auliya A famous Sufi saint of the Chishti Order in India. Known for his teachings of love, tolerance, and openness. Additional Information Lingayat Tradition A distinct Shaivite religious tradition in India, primarily found in the state of Karnataka. It emphasizes the worship of Shiva in the form of a universal soul or Linga. Nirguna Bhakti A form of Bhakti (devotion) that focuses on a formless, attribute-less God. Prominent saints include Kabir and Guru Nanak. Chishti Order A Sufi order within the mystic branches of Islam, known for its emphasis on love, tolerance, and openness. Nizamuddin Auliya is one of the most famous saints of this order. Bhakti Movement A medieval Hindu religious movement that promoted the idea of a personal God and devotion to Him. It emphasized the unity of God and the equality of all beings.