- Statement 1 is correct: The Siddhas (or Sittars) were mystic saints in Tamil Nadu known for their heterodox views. They often critiqued traditional Brahmanical practices, including caste hierarchy and idol worship, emphasizing an inner spiritual path. Many of their teachings can be interpreted as leaning towards monotheism, focusing on the ultimate reality (often Shiva) beyond forms. - Statement 2 is correct: The Lingayats (Virashaivas), founded by Basavanna in the 12th century in the Karnataka region, strongly rejected caste hierarchy and traditional rituals. They questioned the theory of rebirth (samsara) as understood in conventional Hinduism, focusing instead on achieving union with the divine (isto-linga) and transcending the cycle of birth and death in this life.
With reference to the cultural history of medieval India, consider the following statements : Siddhas (Sittars) of Tamil region were monotheistic and condemned idolatry. Lingayats of Kannada region questioned the theory of rebirth and rejected the caste hierarchy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Asked in UPSC IAS 2016 · Topic: Bhakti and Sufi Movement (Regional Bhakti Traditions: Maharashtra (Varkari Movement), Bengal, Punjab, Odisha, Rajasthan)
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