Who among the following was the first Bhakti saint to use Hindi for the propagation of his message? [2002] - PMF IAS

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

Dadu
Kabir
Ramananda
Tulsidas

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

Ramananda is regarded as the first Bhakti saint to preach in Hindi and other vernacular languages instead of Sanskrit, making religious teachings accessible to the common people.

Answer: (c) Ramananda