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    Consider the following statements about Sant Tukaram 

    1. He was a contemporary of Maratha ruler Shivaji Maharaj.
    2. He pointed out the evil of wrongdoings of society, social system and Maharajs by his kirtans and abhangs.

    Select the correct statement.

    1 only

    Incorrect Answer

    2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    Both

    Correct Answer

    None

    Incorrect Answer
    Explanation:

    Sant Tukaram is a 17th-century poet-saint who was a contemporary of Shivaji Maharaj, Eknath and Ramdas. His poetry was dedicated to Vithoba or Vitthala, an incarnation of Vishnu, the Hindu God.

    • Tukaram was a Bhakti saint of Maharashtra and said to be a contemporary of Shivaji.
    • Tukaram is most known for his religious poetry known as Abhanga, as well as his community-oriented worship with spiritual melodies known as kirtans. Tukaram pointed out the evil of wrong doings of then society, social system and Maharajs by his kiratans and Abhangs.

    Hence both the statements are correct.


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