Question

Consider the following statement related to the Dadu Dayal or Dadu:
I. He was a worshiper of Lord Krishna
II. He was not for caste or class and distinctions and his objectives establishing harmony among all faiths.
Which of the above given statements is/ are correct?
A.I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I and II

Answer 1

Hint: Religion classified humans based on their divinity in their worship and ethical issues , morals. There were several religions in the world . Caste system was mostly followed in the Hindus. Some leaders also followed non-religion policy. Dayal Dadu was also a religious leader.

Complete answer: We know that there are several religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Christians, Sikhism,Jainism. Religions were classified by the caste system. In Hindus , the Caste system classified the people based on their work and their devotion to God. Generally there were four castes Bhramins, Shatriyas , Vaishyas, Shudras. Based on their devotion to God , they were classified as Vaishnavas , Shaivas. Vaishnavas worship the Lord Vishnu and Shiva worshiped Lord Shiva. There were several leaders in the religion. Dadu Dayal was the founder of the community Dadupanth. His literary works were included in Dabu Anubhav Vani. They lived in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Daddy Dayal was a poet from Gujarat. He believed that devotion to God should surpass religious or sectarian affiliation, and that devotees should become non-sectarian. He never worshiped a particular god. He was not for caste or class and distinctions and his objectives establishing harmony among all faiths.

Hence, The option B is correct.

Note: Several leaders struggled to remove the caste and religious system. Some reforms were also brought with the help of British also which includes widow remarriage and abolition of Sati. Their efforts made India to emerge as a nation with Unity in Diversity. India consists of a large number of religions and castes but they are united.