Which of the following statements about the Vaishnava saint of Assam, Shankardeva, is/are correct? 1. His teachings are often known as the Bhagavati dharma. 2. He encouraged the establishment of satras or monasteries and namghars or prayer halls for the t

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Q: 96 (CDS-II/2023)
Which of the following statements about the Vaishnava saint of Assam, Shankardeva, is/are correct?
1. His teachings are often known as the Bhagavati dharma.
2. He encouraged the establishment of satras or monasteries and namghars or prayer halls for the transmission of spiritual knowledge.
3. His major compositions include the Kirtana-ghosha.

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History

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CDS-II

Shankardeva was a pivotal figure in the Bhakti movement in Assam, with his teachings greatly influencing the religious and cultural landscape. He is renowned for establishing satras and namghars to propagate Vaishnavism and his literary contributions like the 'Kirtana-ghosha'. However, 'Bhagavati dharma' isn't commonly associated solely with his teachings, focusing more broadly on the Vaishnava tradition.