Consider the following matches:

Sri Sampradaya

Brahma Sampradaya

Rudra Sampradaya

Nimbarka Sampradaya

Which among the above is / are Vaishnava sects?

Question

Sri Sampradaya, Brahma Sampradaya, Rudra Sampradaya, and Nimbarka Sampradaya are indeed all Vaishnava sects.

Sri Sampradaya: This sect was founded by Ramanuja Acharya and is characterized by its adherence to the Visishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism) philosophy. Devotees believe in the supremacy of Lord Vishnu and show deep reverence for Lakshmi, Vishnu’s consort, hence the prefix \"Sri.\"
Brahma Sampradaya: Linked to the teachings of Madhvacharya, this sect follows the Dvaita (dualism) philosophy. It holds that Vishnu is supreme and that individual souls are eternally distinct from Brahman, the ultimate reality.
Rudra Sampradaya: Often associated with the saint Vallabhacharya, this sect preaches the philosophy of Shuddhadvaita (pure non-dualism) and has a strong following in parts of Western and Northern India. It is focused on the worship of Krishna and is known for its path of grace called Pushtimarg.
Nimbarka Sampradaya: Named after the sage Nimbarkacharya, this sect is known for its Dvaitadvaita (dualistic non-dualism) philosophy. The followers emphasize devotion to Radha and Krishna.

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1, 2, 3 & 4 Sri Sampradaya, Brahma Sampradaya, Rudra Sampradaya, and Nimbarka Sampradaya are indeed all Vaishnava sects.

Sri Sampradaya: This sect was founded by Ramanuja Acharya and is characterized by its adherence to the Visishtadvaita (qualified non-dualism) philosophy. Devotees believe in the supremacy of Lord Vishnu and show deep reverence for Lakshmi, Vishnu’s consort, hence the prefix \"Sri.\"
Brahma Sampradaya: Linked to the teachings of Madhvacharya, this sect follows the Dvaita (dualism) philosophy. It holds that Vishnu is supreme and that individual souls are eternally distinct from Brahman, the ultimate reality.
Rudra Sampradaya: Often associated with the saint Vallabhacharya, this sect preaches the philosophy of Shuddhadvaita (pure non-dualism) and has a strong following in parts of Western and Northern India. It is focused on the worship of Krishna and is known for its path of grace called Pushtimarg.
Nimbarka Sampradaya: Named after the sage Nimbarkacharya, this sect is known for its Dvaitadvaita (dualistic non-dualism) philosophy. The followers emphasize devotion to Radha and Krishna.

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