Consider the following statements regarding Chaitanya Mahaprabhu: 1. He popularized Kirtana. 2. He was the contemporary of Vallabhacharya. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A
1 only
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B
2 only
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C
Both 1 and 2
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D
Neither 1 nor 2
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Solution
The correct option is C Both 1 and 2 Chaitanya Mahaprabhu established Gaudiya Vaishnava dharma in Bengal and believed in advaita or non-dualism. He was a contemporary of Vallabhacharya. He was among the few saints who did not oppose idol worship. He popularized the medium of Kirtana in Bhakti.