Which one of the following statements about Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardeva is not correct?
He was the leading proponent of Vaishnavism in Assam.
His teachings are known as 'Bhagavati Dharma'.
One of his major compositions is Bhakti-Ratnakara.
He rejected the traditional Bhakti form of Satsang, the Naam-Kirtan.
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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.