Which of the following is NOT a part of the 'Trinity of Carnatic Music'?

Option 1 -> Tyagaraja is one of the three pillars of the Trinity, known for his devotional compositions on Lord Rama.

Option 2 -> Bhadrachala Ramadasu was a 17th-century composer-saint, but not part of the Trinity.

Option 3 -> Muthuswami Dikshitar is part of the Trinity, famous for his scholarly compositions with intricate Sanskrit lyrics.

Option 4 -> Syama Sastri is the third member of the Trinity, known for his compositions on Goddess Kamakshi.

Hence, Option 2: Bhadrachala Ramadasu -> While he was a revered composer and devotee of Lord Rama who lived in the 17th century, he predates the Trinity by about a century. The Trinity specifically refers to Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Syama Sastri, who were contemporaries in the 18th-19th century and revolutionized Carnatic music -> correct