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What was the name given to the group of eight poets, who were the disciples of Vallabhacharya and devotees of Lord Krishna?
1. Ashtadhyayi
2. Ashtangik
3. Astavakra
4. Astchap

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Correct Answer - Option 4 : Astchap

The correct answer is Astchap.

  • Astachap was the group of eight poets who were the disciples of Vallabhacharya. 
  • Asta means eight and chap mean some oral comments added by the poet at the end of the composition.
  • These eight poets were the devotee of Lord Krishna. 
  • Astachap means 8 seals, who used to do kirtans. 
  • The eight poets were - Surdas, Nandas, Caturbhujdas, Paramanandas, Govindswami, Kumbhandas, Chitasvami and Krishnadas.
  • Ashtadhyayi is the book on Sanskrit grammar authored by Panini. 
  • Ashtangik Marg termed as eightfold path given by Buddha. 

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