[Solved] Who Originated Bhagavata Religion? | Krishna's Role

The originator of Bhagavata Religion was-

[R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 1993]

Detailed Solution & Historical Context

Concept

The Bhagavata religion emerged as a devotional tradition focusing on 'Bhagavat' (the Adorable One). It synthesized hero-worship with metaphysical concepts of the Supreme Being.

Authentic Source Evidence

Historians trace the roots of this sect to the Satvata/Yadava clan of Mathura, where Vasudeva Krishna was the central figure and originator of this devotional path.

Analytical Breakdown

Logic 1: Lord Krishna is worshipped as the eighth avatar of Vishnu and is the heart of the Bhagavata faith.

Logic 2: Janak and Yagyavalkya are associated with Upanishadic Jnana (knowledge), while Surdas was a later medieval Bhakti poet, not an originator.

Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

"Which community is historically linked to the birth of the Bhagavata sect?"

The Yadava (or Satvata) community of the Mathura region, who deified their hero-leader Krishna.

Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

"Bhagavatism was instrumental in making religion accessible to the masses by replacing complex fire sacrifices with simple devotion (Bhakti)."

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