Which one of the following pairs denoting various forms of 'Bhakti' is <strong>NOT</strong> correctly matched?
- A. Saguna : Belief in Gods with attributes
- B. Nirguna : Belief in Gods without attributes
- C. Alvars : Believed in devotion of Shakti ✓
- D. Nayanars : Believed in devotion of Shiva
Correct Answer: C. Alvars : Believed in devotion of Shakti
Explanation
The Alvars were Tamil poet-saints who espoused devotion to Lord Vishnu, not Shakti.
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