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Who is credited with codifying the method of Carnatic music?
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The correct answer is
Purandara Dasa
Purandara Dasa is credited with codifying the method of Carnatic music, earning him the title 'Pitamaha' (grandfather) of Carnatic music.
Kanaka Dasa, Gopala Dasa and Jagannatha Dasa were other prominent Haridasa saints, but the codification credit belongs to Purandara Dasa.
Hence, Purandara Dasa is the correct answer.
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