Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was related to which of the following religious sects?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (B) Vaishnava

Explanation:

• Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was a prominent saint and the proponent of the Gaudiya Vaishnavism sect, which is a tradition within the broader Vaishnava religious tradition.
• He is known for spreading the chanting of the holy names of the Lord (Hare Krishna mantra) and emphasizing devotion to Lord Krishna as the supreme deity.
• His teachings and practices focused on bhakti (devotion) and are considered one of the most influential movements in the development of Vaishnavism.

Other Options:

• Kapalika: The Kapalika sect is associated with Shaivism, and is unrelated to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
• Shaiva: Shaivism is a religious tradition centered around the worship of Lord Shiva, not Lord Krishna, and is not directly associated with Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
• Tantra: Tantra refers to a set of esoteric practices within Hinduism and Buddhism, but it is not directly related to Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's Vaishnava teachings.