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Consider the following statements : 1. 'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. 2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
The correct answer is option D - Neither statement 1 nor 2 is correct.
Bijak is the best-known compilation of the teachings of Kabir and not of Dadu Dayal.[1] Therefore, statement 1 is incorrect. Kabir was a 15th-century saint and poet who played a significant role in the Bhakti movement, and the Bijak contains his verses and teachings.
Regarding statement 2, the philosophy of Pushti Marg (The path of Grace) was propounded by Vallabhacharya (1479-1531).[2] In contrast, Madhavacharya propounded Dvaita or dualism.[2] Therefore, statement 2 is also incorrect. Pushti Marg emphasizes devotion and divine grace as the path to salvation, while Madhvacharya's Dvaita philosophy focused on the dualistic distinction between the soul and God.
Since both statements are incorrect, the answer is D.
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Guest previewThis is a classic 'Swap Trap' question where the examiner switches the attributes of two famous entities. It is 100% static history covered in NCERT Themes Part II and TN Board History. The strategy is simple: Memorize the 'Saint-Book-Philosophy' triad for all major Bhakti figures.
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- 'Bijak' is explicitly identified as a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal in this passage.
- This passage directly affirms the statement without qualification.
- Explicitly contradicts the statement by identifying Bijak as the best-known compilation of Kabir's teachings, not Dadu Dayal's.
- Provides a clear refutation that directly conflicts with the supporting passage.
Mentions the 'Kabir Bijak' as a named compilation preserved by a specific sect (Kabirpanth) and distinguishes it from other compilations (Kabir Granthavali associated with Dadupanth).
A student could use this pattern (Bijak as a named compilation linked to a particular saint/sect) plus knowledge of which sect preserves texts to check whether a 'Bijak' is associated with Dadu Dayal or his sect (Dadupanth).
States that compositions of poet-saints were often compiled by disciples or devotees, generally after the saint's death.
Combine this rule with historical info on Dadu Dayal and his followers to see if his teachings were compiled posthumously into a work titled 'Bijak'.
Shows the precedent that the sayings of various bhakti poets and saints were collected into authoritative compilations (e.g., sayings of Namdev, Kabir in Guru Granth Sahib).
Use this general precedent to justify checking whether Dadu Dayal's teachings were similarly collected into a named compendium like a 'Bijak'.
Describes how poet-saints' compositions were compiled and integrated into ritual and textual traditions (e.g., sung, compiled, preserved at shrines).
A student could investigate whether Dadu Dayal's verses were compiled into a text used by his followers in liturgy or preserved by his sect under the title 'Bijak'.
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