2016 · Q75
The followers of Gorakhnath were called:
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- AJogis
- BNath-Panthis
- CTantriks
- DSanyasis
Explanation
Gorakhnath, the great yogi of the Nath tradition, founded the Nath sampradaya, and his followers are known as Nath-panthis (also called Nath yogis or Kanphata jogis). 'Jogis' is a generic term for ascetics and is less specific, while Tantriks and Sanyasis denote different traditions. The specific name for Gorakhnath's followers is Nath-Panthis, option (B).