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Which of the following statements is incorrect about Andal?

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Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect about Andal?

Options

  • Andal was a woman Alvar, the most striking features of her compositions were widely sung.

  • Andal was a woman Nayanar, she incorporated the prevailing caste system in the society.

  • Andal saw herself as the beloved of Vishnu; her verses express her love for the deity.

  • Andal saw herself as the beloved of Krishna; her verses express her love for the deity.

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Solution

Andal was a woman Nayanar, she incorporated the prevailing caste system in the society.

Explanation:

Andal was not a Nayanar; she was the only female Alvar saint, devoted to Vishnu. Her devotional poems emphasized love and devotion rather than supporting the caste system.

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