{"id":53171,"date":"2024-04-15T23:50:08","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=53171"},"modified":"2024-04-15T23:50:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:50:08","slug":"who-was-the-founder-of-the-bhakti-movement-in-maharashtra-in-13th-century","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/who-was-the-founder-of-the-bhakti-movement-in-maharashtra-in-13th-century\/","title":{"rendered":"Who was the founder of the Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra in 13th Century?"},"content":{"rendered":"

[amp_mcq option1=”Namadev” option2=”Ekanatha” option3=”Tukaram” option4=”Gnanadeva” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

The correct answer is: A. Namadev<\/p>\n

Namadev was a 13th-century Indian poet-saint and a key figure in the Bhakti movement. He was born in a Marathi-speaking family in the village of Narsipur, near Pune, in the Deccan region of India. Namadev was a devout Vaishnava, and his poetry is full of devotion to Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi. He is also known for his work on the Bhagavad Gita, which he translated into Marathi.<\/p>\n

Namadev’s teachings were based on the principles of love, devotion, and service to God. He emphasized the importance of living a simple life and avoiding material possessions. He also stressed the importance of equality and social justice.<\/p>\n

Namadev’s teachings had a profound impact on the Bhakti movement, and he is considered one of the most important figures in the history of Indian religion.<\/p>\n

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