Direction: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly. The poems of Kabir are _ecstatic_ in nature.

The word 'ecstatic' refers to a state of overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement. In the context of Kabir's poetry, it describes the intense spiritual bliss and mystical experiences he conveys through his verses [1]. Kabir was a central figure of the Bhakti movement whose poetry often expressed a deep, passionate search for the Divine, utilizing concepts like 'ishq' (love) to describe the soul's connection with God [2]. Among the given options, 'rapturous' is the closest synonym, as it signifies being characterized by or feeling great enthusiasm or ecstasy. Other options like 'efficacious' (effective), 'eerie' (strange/frightening), and 'reverential' (showing deep respect) do not capture the specific sense of spiritual joy and mystical fervor inherent in Kabir's 'ulatbansi' or devotional songs [1][3]. This specific question is also identified in competitive exam preparation materials as a standard synonym exercise .

Sources

1. [1] THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART II, History CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 6: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions > 8.1 Weaving a divine fabric: Kabir > p. 161
2. [2] THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART II, History CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 6: Bhakti-Sufi Traditions > The One Lord > p. 162
3. [3] https://archive.org/download/onehundredpoemso00kabiuoft/onehundredpoemso00kabiuoft.pdf