Correct Answer - Option 4 : Madhavacharya
Dvaita is a Sanskrit word that means "duality, dualism". According to Dvaita philosophy, Jeevatma and Paramatma both are different and these differences will be there even after Mukti (liberation).
Madhvacharya was born to Vedavati and Madhyageha Bhatta in the Udupi district.
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Shri Madhvacharya propounded Dvaita philosophy and spread his teachings all over India, twice during his lifetime.
- He composed more than 37 works in Sanskrit.
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'Gita Thaathparya Nimaya' and 'Mahabharatha thaathpariya Nimaya' are his important works.
- His Vaishnavism is called “Sadh Vaishnavism” and he is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vayu.
- According to Madhvacharya, there are five differences known as “Pancha Bheda”.
Thus, it is clear that Madhava propagated Dvaita - Dualism of Jivatma and Paramatma.
Lets' look at the other options:
- Dita-Dualism of jiva Atma and Param Atma propagated by the Vallabh Acharya.
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Mirabai is called 'Radha of Rajasthan'. She devoted all her attention to Krishna Bhakti.
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Nimbarka was a Brahman, yogi, philosopher, and prominent astronomer who founded the devotional sect called Nimbarkas, Nimandi, or Nimavats, who worshipped the deity Krishna and his consort, Radha.
