[Solved] Who wrote Prem Vatika? Raskhan and Krishna Poetry

Prem Vatika, poems on the life of Krishna, was composed by:

[UPSC CSE Pre. 1996]

Detailed Solution & Historical Context

Concept

The Bhakti movement saw poets from diverse religious backgrounds expressing intense devotion to deities like Lord Krishna.

Authentic Source Evidence

Raskhan, born Sayyad Ibrahim, was a Muslim poet who became a devoted follower of Lord Krishna and wrote 'Prem Vatika' around 1614 CE.

Analytical Breakdown

Option C is Correct: Raskhan's work is celebrated for its emotional depth and purity of language in Braj Bhasha.

Logic: While Surdas also wrote on Krishna, 'Prem Vatika' is the specific magnum opus of Raskhan.

Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

"To which school of Hindu philosophy was Raskhan associated?"

He was a disciple of Vithalnath of the Vallabha sect (Pushtimarg).

Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip

"Raskhan’s poetry exemplifies the transcendent nature of Bhakti, where religious identity is dissolved in the love for the divine."

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