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How many Prayags are there?

Five. Vishnuprayag, Nandaprayag, Karnaprayag, Rudra Prayag and Devprayag. They are all in the Garhwal Himalaya region of Uttarakhand. Prayagraj in Uttarpradesh is considered to be the confluence of the panch prayags.

Can a bhakta ignore shastras (scriptural teachings)?

No. As per Narada-bhakti-sutra.12, even after attaining oneness with Bhagavan, he should endeavor to protect the shastras. Scriptural discipline promotes and strengthens bhakti. The Shastras aid in achieving purity of mind. Bhakta performs duties enjoined by shastras as service to Bhagavan.