With reference to Bhakti saints consider the following statements 1 Ekanatha opposed caste distincti...........

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With reference to Bhakti saints, consider the following statements.

1. Ekanatha opposed caste distinctions and was sympathetic towards the lower castes.

2. Gnanadeva was the founder of the Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra in fifth Century.

3. Namadeva preached the gospel of love through idol worship.

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Explanation:

Statement 1: In the sixteenth century, Ekanatha opposed caste distinctions and sympathetic towards the lower castes. He composed many lyrics and his bhajans and kirtans were famous.
Statement 2: It can’t be fifth century because Bhakti movement is a Medieval India movement. It was in the thirteenth century. It was called Maharashtra dharma.He wrote a commentary of Bhagavat Gita called Gnaneswari.
Statement 3: Namadeva preached the gospel of love. He opposed idol worship and priestly domination. He also opposed the caste system.
Learning: Another Bhakti saint of Maharashtra was Tukaram, a contemporary of Sivaji. He was responsible for creating a background for Maratha nationalism. He opposed all social distinctions.