A) Basava
B) Lakulisha
C) Matsyendranath
D) Kulshekhar
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
The Lingayat Community was founded by Basava in the 12th century AD. TheLingayats are Virashaivites Saivite. The philosophy of the Lingayatas was influenced by the teachings of both Shankarachary and Ramanuja. This sect was characterised by an anti-Brahmanical spirit. Lakulisha was a prominent Shaivite revivalist, reformist and preceptor of the doctrine of the Pashupatas, one of the oldest sects of Shaivism. According to some scholars, Lakulisha is the founder of the Pashupata sect. Matsyendranath: He is traditionally considered the founder of Hatha yoga as well as die author of some of its earliest texts. He is also seen as the founder of the Hatha sampradaya, having received the teachings from Shiva. He is especially associated with Kaula Shaivism. Kulasekhara Alvar was seventh of the twelve Alvars.
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