Consider the following about Virashaiva movement 1 It was initiated by Basavanna 2 It began in Karna...........

Ancient and Medival History Religion and Philosopjhy

Consider the following about Virashaiva movement.

1. It was initiated by Basavanna.

2. It began in Karnataka in the mid-eighteenth century.

3. It was against Brahmanical ideas about caste and the treatment of women.

4. It did not support rituals but was inclined towards idol worship as a symbol of the eternal truth.

Select the correct answer using the codes bel

1, 3

1,2 4

2, 3, 4

1,2 3, 4

Statement 1: It was initiated by Basavanna and his companions like Allama Prabhu and Akkamahadevi.
Statement 2: Being associated with the Bhakti movement, it could not be initiated in 18th century. You could have easily eliminated this option and got the right answer, which can only be (a). It was started in the mid-twelfth century.
Statement 3 and 4: The Virashaivas argued strongly for the equality of all human beings and against Brahmanical ideas about caste and the treatment of women. They were also against all forms of ritual and idol worship.