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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 27

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 2 Feb 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q27

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In the context of Bhakti-Sufi traditions of India, Manikkavachakar, a devotee of ______, composed beautiful devotional songs in Tamil.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Shiva.

In the context of the Bhakti-Sufi traditions of India, Manikkavachakar was a devotee of Lord Shiva. He composed beautiful and deeply devotional songs in Tamil, which are celebrated for their poetic expression and spiritual fervor.

Key Points:

  • Devotion: Manikkavachakar dedicated his life to the worship of Shiva, expressing his devotion through hymns and poetry.

  • Works: His most celebrated work is the Tiruvachakam, a revered compilation of hymns and devotional songs dedicated to Lord Shiva, which occupies a prominent place in Tamil Shaivite literature.

  • Tradition: He is regarded as one of the four great Tamil Shaivite saints (Nalvar), whose works are foundational to the Shaiva Siddhanta tradition.