Which statement (s) is/are correct related to the Ramananda?
I. He worshipped Ram and Sita but preached the oneness of God and the doctrine of Bhakti for everyone
II. Dismissed the caste system and untouchability, simplified rules of worship and made rigidity of the Varnashrama tradition milder
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
Ramananda was born at Allahabad. He was originally a follower of Ramanuja. Later he founded his own sect and preached his principles in Hindi at Banaras and Agra. He was a worshipper of Rama. He was the first to employ the vernacular medium to propagate his ideas. Simplification of worship and emancipation of people from the traditional caste rules were his two important contributions to the Bhakti movement. He opposed the caste system and chose his disciples from all sections of society disregarding caste.Related Questions on Bhakti Movement
The concept of Sagunabrahmana was the outcome of which concept of Bhakti Movement?
A. Nirgunabraman
B. Vaishanavism
C. Shaivism
D. None of the above
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