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[#96] Which ascetics of the Yoga school of Hindu philosophy influenced the Ramananda?
Correct Answer

(C) Nathpanthi

Explanation

Solution: Tradition asserts that Ramananda developed his philosophy and devotional themes inspired by the south Indian Vedanta philosopher Ramanuja, however evidence also suggests that Ramananda was influenced by Nathpanthi ascetics of the Yoga school of Hindu philosophy.

[#97] Different Sufi schools or orders in India were known as
Correct Answer

(C) Silsilahs

Explanation

Solution: Silsila is an Arabic word meaning chain, link, connection often used in various senses of lineage. In particular, it may be translated as "(religious) order" or "spiritual genealogy" where one Sufi Master transfers his khilfat to his spiritual. Silsilas originated with the initiation of Sufi orders which dates back to the Islamic prophet Muhammad.

[#98] The earliest Sufi order to arrive in India was
Correct Answer

(A) Chisti

Explanation

Solution: It was the first of the four main Sufi orders (Chishti, Qadiriyya, Suhrawardiyya and Naqshbandi) to be established in this region. Moinuddin Chishti introduced the Chishti Order in Lahore (Punjab) and Ajmer (Rajasthan), sometime in the middle of the 12th century CE.

[#99] Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was an ascetic Hindu monk and social reformer in 16th century was from
Correct Answer

(D) Bengal

Explanation

Solution: Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was an ascetic Hindu monk and social reformer in 16th century Bengal. A great proponent of loving devotion for God, bhakti yoga, Chaitanya worshiped the Lord in the form of Krishna.

[#100] Who wrote Dasa Sloki, which deals with three realities (tri-tattava) --Brahma (Krishna), soul (Chit) and matter (Achit)?
Correct Answer

(A) Nimbarka

Explanation

Solution: Nimbarkacharya in his commentary in 'Dashashloki' dealt with three realities: Brahma(the supreme reality), soul(chit) and matter(achit).