Question

Which of the following statements about Basavan are correct ?
I. He was a Brahma and devotee of Lord Shiva.
II. He founded the Lingayat tradition.
III. His compositions are preserved in Kanda tradition.
IV. He supported funerary rites like cremation.

• A. I, II and IV are correct.
• B. I, II and III are correct.
• C. I, III and IV are correct.
• D. II, III and IV are correct.

Hint:

The Lingayats fundamentally challenged Brahmanical traditions by promoting:
• The absolute equality of all human beings, rejecting caste discrimition.
• The validity of manual labor as a spiritual pursuit.
• Social reforms like post-puberty marriage and the remarriage of widows.
• Burial instead of cremation.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B