Anshul is a staunch worshipper of Lord Shiva. He wants to follow a belief system centred with Lord Shiva. He searched many belief systems and found caste system has infiltrated in those religious sects. Anshul was worried about the caste system in society and he wants to fight against the caste system by joining in a religious sect. Which sect would be the best for Anshul to join?

Shaivism

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Bhagavad

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Veer-Shaivism

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Vaishnavism

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Solution

The correct option is C Veer-Shaivism
Like all Shaivites, the followers of Veer-Shaivism or Lingayatism were also dedicated Bhakts of Shiva. But they had some contrasting differences.

Basavanna founded Veer-Shaivism. Basavanna was a staunch critique of the caste system. He also wanted to get rid of all the ritualistic practices and idol worship. He hated all forms of discrimination. He was one of the first people to treat men and women as truly equal. Veer-Shaivism accommodated people irrespective caste, creed and gender.

Hence, Anshul can join Veer-Shaivism to become a devotee of Lord Shiva as well as to fight against the caste system.

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