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Shankaradeva In the late fifteenth century, Shankaradeva emerged as one of the leading proponents of Vaishnavism in Assam. Which of the following are the Shankaradeva? - History

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Shankaradeva

In the late fifteenth century, Shankaradeva emerged as one of the leading proponents of Vaishnavism in Assam. His teachings is often known as the Bhagavati dharma because they were based on the Bhagavad Gita and the Bhagavata Purana, and it focused on absolute surrender to the supreme diety, in this case Vishnu. He emphasised the need for naam kirtan, recitation of the names of the Lord in satsanga or congregations of pious devotees. He encouraged the establishment of satra or monasteries for the transmission of spiritual knowledge and naam ghar or prayer halls. Many of these Institutions and practices continue to flourish in the region. His major compositions include the kirtana-ghosha.

Which of the following are the major work of Shankaradeva?

Options

  • Gita Gyan

  • Harshcharita

  • Shaiv Darshan

  • Kirtana Ghosha

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Solution

Kirtana Ghosha

Explanation:

Kirtana-Ghosha is one of Shankaradeva's major compositions.

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