Identify the name of a woman devotee of early Bhakti tradition with the help of information given below:
• She was a devotee of Lord Shiva.
• She adopted a path of extreme asceticism to attain her goal.
Identify the name of a woman devotee of early Bhakti tradition with the help of information given below:
• She was a devotee of Lord Shiva.
• She adopted a path of extreme asceticism to attain her goal.
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- Karaikkal Ammaiyar
- Mirabai
- Andal
- Muktabai
The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
Karaikkal Ammaiyar: Karaikkal Ammaiyar was a Tamil saint and Nayanar (devotee of Lord Shiva) known for her intense devotion and extreme asceticism (severe self-discipline) which she adopted as a path to salvation. She is one of the most revered figures among the Nayanars and her devotional poetry is very famous.
Mirabai: Mirabai was a devotee of Krishna who is known for her songs and bhajans in the Bhakti tradition. Her approach was not always ascetic but more of a love and devotion for Krishna.
Andal: Andal was an Alvar (devotee of Vishnu), known for her devotion and her poems that express her love for the deity.
Muktabai: Muktabai was a saint from Maharashtra in the Varkari tradition. She was not a devotee of Lord Shiva.
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