A. In 17th century Venubai, disciple of Samarth Ramdas, became head of a math (matt)
B. Rupa Bhavani was referred as Akleshwari Sahiba
C. Lalla was called matsar (mad)
D. Akka Mahadevi (naked saint) was not respected by her followers
E. Akka Mahadevi was a follower of Shakti cult
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The question asks to identify the correct statements among the given options concerning historical Indian spiritual figures.
Venubai was a prominent female disciple of Samarth Ramdas. Historical records indicate she managed and led religious centers ('maths') in the 17th century. This statement is correct.
Rupa Bhavani was a renowned Kashmiri mystic poetess. She is widely known by the honorific title 'Akleshwari Sahiba'. This statement is correct.
Lalla, also known as Lalleshwari or Lal Ded, was a famous 14th-century Kashmiri mystic poet. Her spiritual path was highly unconventional and ecstatic, which, while deeply spiritual, could sometimes be perceived as eccentric or 'mad' by orthodox perspectives. In the context of understanding historical perceptions of radical spirituality, this statement is considered correct.
Akka Mahadevi was a celebrated Viraśaiva poetess and saint. Despite her radical practice of renouncing clothes, she was deeply revered and highly respected by her followers and the broader community for her devotion and spiritual insights. This statement is incorrect.
Akka Mahadevi was a prominent proponent of the Viraśaiva tradition, which is a branch of Shaivism focusing on devotion to Lord Shiva. She was not primarily associated with the Shakti cult. This statement is incorrect.
Based on the analysis, statements A, B, and C are correct. Statement D and E are incorrect.
Therefore, the correct combination of statements is A, B, C Only.
Morgenthau's principles of political realism are:
A. Politics is rooted in permanent and unchanging human nature which is basically self centred, self-regarding and self-interested
B. Politics is an autonomous sphere of action and cannot therefore be reduced to morals
C. International Politics is an arena of conflicting self-interests
D. The ethics of international relations is situational ethics which is very different from private morality
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Who among the following political thinkers consider the anarchical self help system to be a compelling factor for States to maximise their relative power positions?