2026 · Q30
Which of the following is an offshoot of the Chaitanya tradition originating in Nadia in Bengal and followed by both Hindus and Muslims?
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- AEkasarana Dharma
- BSahajiya
- CGaudiya Vaishnavism
- DBaul
Explanation
The Baul tradition of Bengal is an offshoot of the Chaitanya bhakti movement originating in Nadia, and it is uniquely followed by both Hindus and Muslims, blending Vaishnava devotion with Sufi mysticism. Ekasarana Dharma is Assamese (Sankardev), Sahajiya is a tantric Buddhist/Vaishnava current, and Gaudiya Vaishnavism is the orthodox Chaitanya school. Only the Bauls fit the description, so option D is correct.