Which of the following statements about Srimanta Shankardeva is/are correct? 1. In the late fifteenth century Shankardeva emerged as one of the leading proponents of Vaishnavism in Assam 2. He was the founder of Gaudiya Vaishnavism 3. His teachings are known as Bhagavati Dharma 4. He encouraged the establishment of satra and naam ghar Select the answer using the code given below:
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
Srimanta Shankardeva was a 15th-16th century Assamese polymath, saint-scholar, and socio-religious reformer. He emerged as one of the leading proponents of Vaishnavism in Assam in the late fifteenth century. Thus, statement 1 is correct. Gaudiya Vaishnavism was founded by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in Bengal, not by Shankardeva. Shankardeva founded the Ekasarana Dharma. Thus, statement 2 is incorrect. His teachings are based on the Bhagavad Gita and the Bhagavata Purana, and are widely known as Bhagavati Dharma or Ekasarana Dharma. Thus, statement 3 is correct. He encouraged the establishment of Satras (monasteries) and Naam Ghars (prayer halls) for the propagation of his teachings and community worship. Thus, statement 4 is correct. Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct.
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