Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Bhakti saint Ramananda:

1. He was a Nirguna bhakti saint.
2. Ravidas and Kabir were among his disciples.
3. He contributed to social reform by accepting disciples irrespective of caste.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Only 2 and 3
Notes: Ramananda was a proponent of Saguna bhakti, worshipping Rama with attributes, and not a Nirguna (formless) bhakti saint, making statement 1 incorrect. His disciples included Ravidas and Kabir, and he accepted followers of all castes, indicating statements 2 and 3 are correct regarding his discipleship and social reform.