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    Question

    Consider the following statements: 1.

    Nath-Panthis were the followers of saints Gorakhnath & Matsyendranath. 2. They didn't believe in supernatural powers and practices. 3. They denounced the caste system and privileges claimed by Brahmans. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
    A 1 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    zNath, also called Natha, are a Shaiva sub-tradition within Hinduism. • A medieval movement, it combined ideas from Buddhism, Shaivism, and Yoga traditions in India. • The Naths have been a confederation of devotees who consider Shiva, as their first lord or guru, with varying lists of additional lords • Early medieval saint Matsyendranath & his disciple Gorakhnath are considered as the originator of the Nath Panth sect. Their disciples are known as Nath-Panthis. Hence statement 1 is correct. • They believed in supernatural powers and practices. They were influenced by developing tantrism in Buddhism and Hinduism. Hence statement 2 is not correct. • Many of the yogis of this sect belonged to lower castes. They denounced the caste system and privileges claimed by the Brahmanas. Hence statement 3 is correct.

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