Q. The famous “Nath Panthis” were the followers of?

[A] Kabirdas

[B] Goraknath

[C] Tulsiram

[D] Shankara

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: In the period that the Bhakti movement was gaining popularity in south India, Tantra was gaining traction in northern India.

  • They too denounced the caste system and the privileges claimed by the Brahmanas. Tantra, like Bhakti, was open to all.
  • The most famous Hindu Yogi who adopted these practices was Goraknath and his followers came to be called Nath Panthis.

Source: NCERT

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