The correct answer is C. Both I and II.
Ramaá¹anda was a 14th-century Indian Hindu saint and reformer who preached the Bhakti movement. He was born in a Brahmin family in the village of Soraon in the present-day state of Uttar Pradesh. He was a disciple of RÄmÄnujacharya, the founder of the Sri Vaishnava tradition.
Ramaá¹anda was a strong advocate of social equality and opposed the caste system. He preached that all people, regardless of caste, could achieve salvation through devotion to God. He also simplified the rules of worship and made the Varnashrama tradition milder.
Ramaá¹anda’s teachings had a profound impact on the Bhakti movement. He is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Hinduism.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- Option I: Ramaá¹anda worshipped Ram and Sita but preached the oneness of God and the doctrine of Bhakti for everyone. This is correct. Ramaá¹anda was a devotee of Ram and Sita, but he also believed that all people could achieve salvation through devotion to God. He preached the doctrine of Bhakti, which is a form of devotion to God that emphasizes love and personal relationship.
- Option II: Dismissed the caste system and untouchability, simplified rules of worship and made rigidity of the Varnashrama tradition milder. This is also correct. Ramaá¹anda was a strong advocate of social equality and opposed the caste system. He preached that all people, regardless of caste, could achieve salvation through devotion to God. He also simplified the rules of worship and made the Varnashrama tradition milder.
- Option A: I only. This is incorrect. Option I is correct, but Option II is also correct.
- Option B: II only. This is incorrect. Option II is correct, but Option I is also correct.
- Option D: Neither I nor II. This is incorrect. Both Option I and Option II are correct.