Who among the following was the firs Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message ?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Ramananda

Explanation:

Ramananda is considered the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi as a medium for the propagation of his teachings. He was a prominent 14th-century saint who preached devotion to Lord Rama and played a significant role in the Bhakti movement. Ramananda was known for his devotion to Ram and was the first to use the vernacular language (Hindi) to spread his spiritual messages, making them accessible to a larger audience, especially to those who did not understand Sanskrit.

Information Booster:

•  Ramananda was a disciple of the great saint Veda Vyasa and a follower of Vishnu.
•  He is considered the founder of the Ramanandi Sampradaya, a religious sect dedicated to Lord Rama.
•  He propagated the Bhakti movement through simple songs and devotional hymns in Hindi, making the teachings of Bhakti accessible to the common people.
•  Ramananda's teachings emphasized devotion (Bhakti) over rituals and religious orthodoxy.
•  He had a large following, including notable figures like Kabir, Mirabai, and Dhananjoy Pandey, who were his disciples.
•  His use of Hindi was revolutionary at a time when religious teachings were primarily in Sanskrit and inaccessible to the masses.

Additional Information:

•  Kabir, although a prominent Bhakti saint, used Hindi to spread his message but was a disciple of Ramananda, not the first to use Hindi.
•  Tulsidas wrote the Ramcharitmanas in Hindi, but he was a later figure in the Bhakti movement.
•  Dadu, another Bhakti saint, also used Hindi in his teachings, but he came after Ramananda and was influenced by him.