Lal Dasji, a saint of Rajasthan, founded which sect?

Explanation

Lal Dasji founded the Lal Dasi sect, also known as the Laldas sect. He was born in Dholidoob village in Alwar and preached Nirguna devotion, centred on a formless God. He also composed devotional works, and his followers are found mainly in eastern Rajasthan. For RAS, the key is to connect Lal Dasji with his specific sect and Nirguna tradition rather than only with a broad Bhakti label.

Why the other options are wrong

• (A) Dadu Panth was founded by Dadu Dayal. Choosing it confuses two distinct Nirguna Bhakti traditions of Rajasthan.
• (B) The Bishnoi sect was founded by Jambhoji, whereas Lal Dasji founded the Lal Dasi, or Laldas, sect.
• (C) The Vaishnav tradition is a broad category centred on devotion to Vishnu, whereas Lal Dasji is specifically associated with the Nirguna Lal Dasi sect.

Concept

This question tests knowledge of saints, sects and Bhakti traditions within Rajasthan History, Art and Culture. It is relevant to RAS because questions often require candidates to match regional saints with their sects, teachings and areas of influence.

Source

• https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/between-muslim-pir-and-hindu-saint/spectre-of-binaries/07785601CF65DDAD648993E2FBF6E8C1

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