GK Question

history medium true_false

The 'Nathpanthis' were ascetic yogis who influenced both Hindu and Sufi traditions.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

The Nathpanthi tradition, founded by Gorakhnath, emphasized yoga, meditation, and rejection of ritualism. Their ideas influenced Bhakti saints like Kabir and Sufi poets, promoting syncretic spiritual practices. [[30]]

Topic Religious Sects & Movements
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Railway