Which of the following is an offshoot of the Chaitanya tradition originating in Nadia in Bengal and followed by both Hindus and Muslims?
- (a) Ekasarana Dharma
- (b) Sahajiya
- (c) Gaudiya Vaishnavism
- (d) Baul
Answer: (d)
Explanation
The Baul tradition emerged in Bengal as a syncretic offshoot influenced by Chaitanya Vaishnavism, blending elements of Hindu bhakti and Sufi Islamic mysticism, and is followed by both Hindus and Muslims — unlike Gaudiya Vaishnavism, which is a purely Hindu devotional tradition.