Which of the following statements about Virashaivism is/are correct? 1. The Virashaivism traces its origin to the five great religious teachers—Renuka, Daruka, Ghantakarna, Ekorama and Vishvakarma. 2. The Virashaiva philosophy is called Shaktivishishtadva

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Q: 14 (CDS-I/2024)
Which of the following statements about Virashaivism is/are correct?
1. The Virashaivism traces its origin to the five great religious teachers—Renuka, Daruka, Ghantakarna, Ekorama and Vishvakarma.
2. The Virashaiva philosophy is called Shaktivishishtadvaita—the non-duality of God.
3. Ashtavarana are the eight rules of the Virashaivism to be observed by the followers.
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CDS-I

The Virashaiva philosophy, known for its unique practices and beliefs, does not originate from the stated teachers, nor does it use the term Shaktivishishtadvaita typically. The Ashtavarana indeed encompasses eight important observances, making statement 3 correct.