The correct answer is D. Madhav.
Dvaita or dualism of Jivatma and Pramatma is a Hindu philosophy that teaches that there are two distinct realities: the individual soul (jiva) and the Supreme Soul (paramatma). Madhav was a 13th-century philosopher who was one of the most important proponents of Dvaita philosophy. He wrote several important works on Dvaita philosophy, including the Sarvadarshanasamgraha, which is a comprehensive survey of all the major Hindu philosophies.
Mirabai was a 16th-century poet and saint who was a devotee of Krishna. She is considered to be one of the most important figures in the Bhakti movement. Nimbarka was a 12th-century philosopher who was one of the founders of the Dvaitadvaita philosophy. Vallabhacharya was a 16th-century philosopher who was the founder of the Pushtimarga sect of Hinduism.
Here is a brief explanation of each option:
- A. Mirabai was a 16th-century poet and saint who was a devotee of Krishna. She is considered to be one of the most important figures in the Bhakti movement. She was born into a Rajput family in Rajasthan, India. She married a prince from another Rajput family, but she was unhappy in her marriage. She fell in love with Krishna, and she devoted her life to him. She wrote many poems about her love for Krishna. She is also known for her dancing and singing. She is considered to be a saint by many Hindus.
- B. Nimbarka was a 12th-century philosopher who was one of the founders of the Dvaitadvaita philosophy. Dvaitadvaita is a Hindu philosophy that teaches that there are two realities: Brahman and the individual soul. Brahman is the ultimate reality, and the individual soul is a part of Brahman. Nimbarka taught that Brahman is both personal and impersonal. He also taught that the individual soul can achieve liberation through devotion to Brahman.
- C. Vallabhacharya was a 16th-century philosopher who was the founder of the Pushtimarga sect of Hinduism. Pushtimarga is a Hindu sect that is based on the teachings of Vallabhacharya. Vallabhacharya taught that the Supreme Being is Krishna, and that he is the only means of salvation. He also taught that the soul is eternal, and that it is not created by God. Vallabhacharya’s teachings have been influential in the development of Hinduism.
- D. Madhav was a 13th-century philosopher who was one of the most important proponents of Dvaita philosophy. Dvaita is a Hindu philosophy that teaches that there are two distinct realities: the individual soul (jiva) and the Supreme Soul (paramatma). Madhav wrote several important works on Dvaita philosophy, including the Sarvadarshanasamgraha, which is a comprehensive survey of all the major Hindu philosophies.