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Who among the following Bhakti saints founded the 'Pushtimarga' (Path of Grace) sect and propounded the philosophical school of 'Shuddhadvaita' (Pure Non-dualism)?
A. Ramanuja
B. Madhvacharya
C. Vallabhacharya✓ Correct Answer
D. Nimbarka
💡 Solution & Explanation
Vallabhacharya established the Shuddhadvaita philosophical school and founded the Pushtimarga sect centered around devotion to child Krishna. Other philosopher-saints like Ramanuja propounded Vishishtadvaita and Madhvacharya championed Dvaita philosophy. Medieval bhakti movement details are standard segments of cultural history questions in civil services examinations.
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