Who among the following propagated Dvaita or dualism of Jivatma and Paramatma?

Vallabhacharya
Madhava
Merabai
Nimbarka

The correct answer is B. Madhava.

Dvaita or dualism is a Hindu philosophy that teaches that there are two fundamental realities: God (Paramatma) and the individual soul (Jivatma). God is eternal, perfect, and independent, while the individual soul is finite, imperfect, and dependent. The individual soul is not identical to God, but is a separate entity that is created by God. The goal of life in Dvaita philosophy is to achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth, by realizing one’s true nature as a dependent being of God.

Vallabhacharya was a 16th-century Hindu philosopher who founded the Pushtimarga sect of Vaishnavism. He taught that God is personal and that he can be experienced through love and devotion. He also taught that the individual soul is eternally one with God, but that it has become separated from God due to ignorance. The goal of life in Vallabhacharya’s philosophy is to achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth, by returning to one’s true nature as one with God.

Merabai was a 16th-century Hindu poet and saint who was a follower of Vallabhacharya. She is known for her devotional songs to Krishna. Her songs express her love and devotion to Krishna, and her longing to be reunited with him.

Nimbark was a 13th-century Hindu philosopher who founded the Dvaitadvaita school of Vedanta. He taught that there are two realities: God (Paramatma) and the individual soul (Jivatma). However, he also taught that God and the individual soul are not completely separate, but are united in a relationship of love. The goal of life in Nimbarka’s philosophy is to achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of rebirth, by realizing one’s true nature as a being of love and devotion to God.

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