Which Bhakti Saints known as Sri Gauranga, was a popular Vaishnava saint and reformer from Bengal?

Chaitanya
Mirabai
Sankaracharya
Kabir

The correct answer is A. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486–1534) was a Bengali Hindu saint and reformer who is considered the most important figure in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. He was born in Nabadwip, Bengal, India, into a Brahmin family. His original name was Nimai Pandit. He was a brilliant scholar and a gifted poet. He renounced his family and social life at the age of 24 and began to preach the message of love and devotion to Krishna. He traveled extensively throughout India, spreading his message and establishing temples and monasteries. He is also known for his ecstatic singing and dancing, which he used to express his love for Krishna.

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s teachings had a profound impact on the religious and social life of Bengal. He emphasized the importance of love and devotion to Krishna, and he rejected the caste system and other social distinctions. He also promoted the use of the vernacular language, Bengali, in religious texts and rituals.

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu’s teachings continue to be influential today. He is considered one of the most important figures in Hindu history, and his teachings are followed by millions of people around the world.

The other options are incorrect.

  • Mirabai was a Rajput princess who lived in the 16th century. She was a devotee of Krishna, and her poems and songs are still popular today.
  • Sankaracharya was a Hindu philosopher and reformer who lived in the 8th century. He is considered one of the most important figures in Hindu history.
  • Kabir was a 15th-century poet and saint who is considered one of the founders of the Kabir Panth, a Hindu-Muslim syncretic sect.