Question

A Bhakti saint 'X' was a famous Indian poet-saint revered by Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs alike. 'X' was a student of another prominent Bhakti saint 'Y', and spent most of his time at Varanasi. Just like his Guru, 'X' also preached in Hindi. Identify 'X' and 'Y', respectively.

• A. Ramanand and Guru Nanak
• B. Kabir and Ramanand
• C. Ramanand and Kabir
• D. Kabir and Guru Nanak

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

'X' is Kabir and 'Y' is Ramanand. Ramanand's original had 12 disciples included at least one woman, members of the lowest castes including the leather worker Ravidas, and a Muslim mystic Kabir. Kabir, was a famous Indian poet-saint revered by Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs alike, and famous for Kabir bani. So, X is Kabir and Y is Ramanand.