UPSC CSE Prelims 2014
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Sattriya is recognized as one of the eight classical dance forms of India. It is a comprehensive performing art that integrates elements of music, dance, and drama. This tradition was introduced in the 15th century by the great Vaishnava saint and reformer Srimanta Sankaradeva in Assam. It evolved as a powerful medium for propagating the Vaishnava faith. The dance form is deeply rooted in the Vaishnavite monasteries (Sattras) of Assam, where it has been preserved and developed over centuries, making it a living tradition of the Vaishnavites in the region.
Statement 3 is incorrect. While Sattriya performances utilize classical Ragas and Talas, the devotional songs (Borgeets) central to this tradition were primarily composed by Srimanta Sankaradeva and his principal disciple Madhavadeva. These compositions are distinct from the works of Tulsidas, Kabir, and Mirabai, whose devotional poetry belongs to different regional and linguistic traditions of India.