Question 87 from UPSC CSE 2014 - Culture

Question

Consider the following statements:
1. 'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.
2. The philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Correct Option: D. Neither 1 nor 2

Strategy: Identify the correct saint-philosophy associations to spot the errors.
- 'Bijak' is linked to Kabir, not Dadu Dayal.
- 'Pushti Marg' was founded by Vallabhacharya, not Madhvacharya.
- Conclude that both statements are incorrect due to these misattributions.

Key Info: **Bijak and Associated Saints**
**Bijak** is a renowned collection of verses by **Kabir**, a prominent 15th-century Bhakti saint who espoused Nirguna Bhakti. It is one of the oldest and most respected texts in Kabir Panth.
**Dadu Dayal** was a 16th-century Nirguna Bhakti saint from Rajasthan and the founder of the Dadu Panth. His teachings are collected in the 'Dadu Anubhav Vani.'

**Pushti Marg and its Founder**
**Pushti Marg** (Path of Grace) is a Vaishnava devotional sect founded by **Vallabhacharya** (1479–1531). It emphasizes unconditional devotion to Lord Krishna, particularly as Shrinathji, and is distinguished by its doctrine of 'Shuddhadvaita' (Pure Non-dualism).
**Madhvacharya** (1238–1317) propounded the Dvaita (dualism) school of Vedanta, which is fundamentally different from Pushti Marg. His tradition centers on the worship of Vishnu but is not associated with Pushti Marg.

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Option A: 1 only

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Option B: 2 only

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Option C: Both 1 and 2

Consider the following statements: 'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. The philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

'Bijak' is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal.

The philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?