Explanation –

Sant Ravidas: He was a mystic poet saint of the Bhakti Movement from the 15th and 16th centuries, and founded the Ravidassia religion. He was a revered poet and a renowned philosopher. He was born in 1377 CE in Seer Govardhanpur in Uttar Pradesh. His place of birth is now known as Shri Guru Ravidass Janam Asthan. Despite belonging to a community whose initial occupation was in leatherwork, Ravidas shifted his focus to spiritual pursuits, spending much of his time on the banks of the Ganges. Throughout his life, he associated with Sufi saints, sadhus, and ascetics. Since his birth, Guru Ravidas devoted his life to advocating for human rights and equality. He is one of the most famous personalities of the nirguna sampradaya (sant parampara) and was one of the prominent leaders of the North Indian Bhakti movement. Sant Ravidas Jayanti or birthday anniversary is celebrated every year on Magh Purnima on full moon day of Magh month. On this special day, a ceremony of Nagar Kirtan procession is performed by people with the chants of mantras during Aarti.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Sant Ravidas did not believe that the path to salvation lies in accumulating knowledge from scriptures. He focused on spiritual and social messages through his poetry to reform minds and promote boundless love towards God. He emphasized the importance of inner realization and experience over solely relying on scriptural knowledge. He advocated for equality and rejected the notion that one’s birth determines their spiritual worth.

Source: Forum IAS