Which one of the following statements about Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva is not correct?
[amp_mcq option1=”He was the leading proponent of Vaishnavism in Assam.” option2=”His teachings are known as ‘Bhagavati Dharma’.” option3=”One of his major compositions is Bhakti-Ratnakara.” option4=”He rejected the traditional Bhakti form of Satsang, the Naam-Kirtan.” correct=”option4″]
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– Statement A is correct: He is indeed the leading proponent of Vaishnavism in Assam.
– Statement B is correct: His teachings are known as Ekasarana Dharma or Bhagavati Dharma, emphasizing devotion to Lord Krishna/Vishnu based on texts like the Bhagavata Purana.
– Statement C is correct: Bhakti-Ratnakara is one of his important compilations.
– Statement D is incorrect: Srimanta Sankardeva strongly emphasized and developed the practice of Satsang, particularly the congregational chanting of devotional songs and prayers known as Naam-Kirtan. The Naam Ghar (house of names) is a central institution of Ekasarana Dharma.