Consider the following statements about Vallabhacharya:

1. His philosophy is known as Shuddha Advaita.

2. He propounded the Pustimarga.

3. He was instrumental in establishing the Srinathji Temple at Nathdwara in Rajasthan.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

• Vallabhacharya (1479-1531), was an Indian Telugu Philosopher, who founded the Krishna centered Pushti sect of Vaishavism in the Braj region of India. His philosophy is called Shuddha Advaita (Pure Non-dualism).

• Pushtimarga (Path of Grace) is a Vaishnav sect of Hinduism, founded by Vallabhacharya around 1500 AD. It belived that because the Lord is accessible only through His own grace. The Lord cannot be attained by a given formula – He is attainable only if He wants to be attained!

• The sect established by him is unique in its facets of devotion to Krishna, especially his child manifestation, and is enriched with the use of traditions, music and festivals.

• Ashtachhap was group of 8 poets established by Vallabhacharya who by their writings eulogized various facets of life of Sri Krishna.

1. Kumbhandas

2. Surdas

3. Krishnadas (Shudra by caste)

4. Parmanand Das

5. Govindswami

6. Cheetswami

7. Nand Das

8. Chaturbhuj Das