The Sahajiya Cult, which can be traced back to 10^{th} and 11^{th} centuries, is usually associated with:
- A. early Bhakti traditions
- B. a kind of early Sufism
- C. early Upanishadic philosophy
- D. Buddhism ✓
Correct Answer: D. Buddhism
Explanation
The Sahajiya cult originated from Tantric Buddhism (Vajrayana/Sahajayana) in Bengal around the 10th-11th centuries before later influencing the Vaishnava Sahajiya traditions.
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