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What did Basaveshwara consider as the base of religion?
What did Basaveshwara consider as the base of religion?
- Idol worship
- Caste system
- Rituals and sacrifices
- Compassion (correct)
What did Basaveshwara vow to remove from the society?
What did Basaveshwara vow to remove from the society?
- Caste discrimination, superstitions, multiple gods, and idol worship
- Caste system, idol worship, animal sacrifices, and superstitions
- Caste discrimination, superstitions, animal sacrifices, and idol worship
- Caste system, blind beliefs, plurality of God and animal sacrifices (correct)
What did Basaveshwara encourage to promote social harmony?
What did Basaveshwara encourage to promote social harmony?
- Caste discrimination and blind beliefs
- Idol worship and animal sacrifices
- Interdining and inter caste marriage (correct)
- Rituals and superstitions
What did Basaveshwara reject as unnecessary for himself at a young age?
What did Basaveshwara reject as unnecessary for himself at a young age?
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What position did Basaveshwara hold after the death of Siddarasa?
What position did Basaveshwara hold after the death of Siddarasa?
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Study Notes
Basaveshwara's Philosophy
- Basaveshwara considered humanity as the base of religion.
- He vowed to remove the evils of caste and gender discrimination from the society.
- He encouraged the practice of Lingadharane, a ritual of wearing a linga, a symbol of Shiva, to promote social harmony.
- At a young age, Basaveshwara rejected the sacred thread ceremony, considering it as unnecessary for himself.
- After the death of Siddarasa, Basaveshwara held the position of Prime Minister of the Kalyana kingdom.
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Test your knowledge about the life and teachings of Basaveshwara (1132-1168 CE), a prominent Indian philosopher and social reformer. Learn about his early life, education, and influential role during the Kalachuri dynasty.
