Raj is a hunter who is inspired by the Bhakti movement. He starts to worship Shiva and also writes poetry about Shiva. He preaches about Shiva to his neighbours.
Which of the following sects do you think Raj would be allowed to join?
A
Nayanars
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B
Brahmins
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C
Alvars
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D
Bhagavats
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Solution
The correct option is A Nayanars Raj would be allowed to join the Nayanars. The Nayanars were 63 saint poets who sang and wrote on Shiva. Earlier, only the priestly castes could identify themselves with religion. But the Nayanars hailed from different social backgrounds: Kannappa was a hunter, Nandanar was a Pulaiya, a caste that was then deemed untouchable.