Context:
Fakirappa Gurubasappa Halakatti, renowned for his role in revitalizing Vachana Literature was remembered on his birth anniversary.
Vachanas:
- Kannada rhythmic composition
- Originated in – 11th century as part of the Lingayat movement.
- Spearheaded by – Guru Basavanna
- Father of Vachana poetry – Madara Chennaiah, an 11th century cobbler-saint who lived in the time of the Western Chalukyas
Lingayats:
- Followers of the 12th-century social reformer-philosopher poet, Basaveshwara.
- Basaveshwara – Prime minister during the reign of Kalachuri dynasty king Bijjala (I) in Karnataka.
- Also known as – Veershaivism
- Part of – Sharana movement
- Was against the caste system and Vedic rituals.
- Rejected gender-based discrimination
- Monotheists
- Enjoin the worship of only one God, namely, Linga (Shiva).
Source: The Hindu
Previous Year Question
Consider the following Bhakti Saints:
1. Dadu Dayal
2. Guru Nanak
3. Tyagaraja
Who among the above was/were preaching when the Lodi dynasty fell, and Babur took over?
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2013 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
Only option 1 and 3 are incorrect. Lodi dynasty fell and Babur took over in 1526.
Guru Nanak (1469 – 1539)
Dadu Dayal (1544–1603)
Tyagaraja (1767 – 1847)
