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Rajjab was a disciple of which saint?

Correct answer: (C) Dadu Dayal.

Rajjab was a prominent disciple of Dadu Dayal in the Dadu Panth tradition.

  1. (A)

    Raidas

  2. (B)

    Kabir

  3. (C)

    Dadu Dayal

  4. (D)

    Ramananda

Explanation

Rajjab is linked to Dadu Dayal not as a casual follower, but as a major disciple within the Dadu Panth tradition. Dadu Dayal represented the nirguna bhakti spirit in Rajasthan, and his panth, the Dadu Panth, formed an important devotional lineage. The Dadu Anubhav Vani was compiled by Dadu's disciple Rajjab. Rajjab's role as the compiler and Dadu's disciple establishes his guru-disciple connection with Dadu Dayal. Rajjab therefore belongs under Dadu Dayal rather than another broader bhakti saint.

Why the other options are wrong

  • (A) Raidas belongs to the wider bhakti tradition, but Rajjab was specifically Dadu Dayal's disciple.
  • (B) Kabir is associated with the Sant Vaani and bhakti context, but Rajjab's discipleship is connected to Dadu Dayal, not Kabir.
  • (D) Ramananda was not Rajjab's guru; Rajjab's guru-disciple link is with Dadu Dayal.

Concept

RAS coverage of Rajasthan's bhakti traditions often emphasizes the Dadu Panth lineage and its saint-disciple relationships. These traditions connect Rajasthan's religious movements with named texts, sects and cultural figures.

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