- Bhakti saints are broadly classified into two schools: Nirguna (worshipping a formless God) and Saguna (worshipping God with form). - Kabir, Guru Nanak (founder of Sikhism), and Dadu Dayal belonged to the Nirguna school, emphasizing a formless, omnipresent God and often criticizing idolatry and caste distinctions. - Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (1486–1534) was a prominent saint of the Saguna school, specifically a devotee of Lord Krishna. He is credited with popularizing the Hare Krishna mantra and the Gaudiya Vaishnavism tradition.
Who among the following Bhakti saints did not belong to Nirguna School of Bhakti?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2021 · Topic: Bhakti and Sufi Movement (North Indian Bhakti Saints and their Teachings (Kabir, Nanak, Ravidas, Mirabai, Surdas, Tulsidas, Chaitanya))
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