Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: Bhakti Sufi Traditions

Question:

Why do the Lingayats not practice funerary rites such as cremation, prescribed in the Dharmashastras?

Options:

Lingayats believe that on death the devotee will be united with Shiva and will return to this world for penance.

Lingayats believe that on death the devotee will be united with Shiva and will not return to this world. 

Lingayats believe that on death the devotee shall be allowed to decompose naturally and unite with nature slowly.

None of the above

Correct Answer:

Lingayats believe that on death the devotee will be united with Shiva and will not return to this world. 

Explanation:

Lingayats believe that on death the devotee will be united with Shiva and will not return to this world. Therefore they do not practice funerary rites such as cremation, prescribed in the Dharmashastras.