Consider the following about the Nayanars and Alvars 1 They were sharply critical of the Buddhists a...........

Culture of India Religious beliefs and Practises

Consider the following about the Nayanars and Alvars.

1. They were sharply critical of the Buddhists and Jainas and preached ardent love of Shiva or Vishnu as the path to salvation.

2. They drew upon the ideals of love and heroism as found in the Sangam literature with the values of bhakti.

3. They went from place to place composing exquisite poems in praise of the deities enshrined in the villages they visited.

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2 only

1 only

1&3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

The seventh to ninth centuries saw the emergence of new religious movements, led by the Nayanars (saints devoted to Shiva) and Alvars (saints devoted to Vishnu) who came from all castes including those considered “untouchable” like the Pulaiyar and the Panars.They drew upon ideals from the earliest Tamil literature, Sangam, and preached the language of devotion, love and non-discrimination.