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The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta School and Its Teachings

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Who is considered the founder of the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school of philosophy?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ramanuja is widely regarded as the founder of the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school of philosophy.

What is the central concept of the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school?

  1. Brahman as the ultimate reality

  2. The soul as the ultimate reality

  3. The world as the ultimate reality

  4. The unity of Brahman and the soul


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school emphasizes the unity of Brahman, the ultimate reality, and the soul, or jiva.

According to the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school, what is the relationship between Brahman and the world?

  1. Brahman is the creator of the world.

  2. Brahman is the material cause of the world.

  3. Brahman is the efficient cause of the world.

  4. Brahman is the immanent cause of the world.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school holds that Brahman is the immanent cause of the world, meaning that Brahman is present within the world and is the source of its existence.

What is the nature of Brahman according to the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school?

  1. Brahman is impersonal and without attributes.

  2. Brahman is personal and has attributes.

  3. Brahman is both personal and impersonal.

  4. Brahman is neither personal nor impersonal.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school views Brahman as a personal being with attributes, such as knowledge, compassion, and love.

What is the goal of human life according to the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school?

  1. To attain moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

  2. To achieve union with Brahman.

  3. To experience the bliss of Brahman.

  4. To serve humanity.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The ultimate goal of human life in the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school is to achieve union with Brahman, the ultimate reality.

What is the role of devotion in the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school?

  1. Devotion is the primary means of attaining moksha.

  2. Devotion is a secondary means of attaining moksha.

  3. Devotion is not necessary for attaining moksha.

  4. Devotion is an obstacle to attaining moksha.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school emphasizes the importance of devotion, or bhakti, as the primary means of attaining moksha.

Who is the primary object of devotion in the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school?

  1. Vishnu

  2. Shiva

  3. Devi

  4. Brahman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school, Vishnu is the primary object of devotion.

What is the nature of the soul according to the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school?

  1. The soul is a part of Brahman.

  2. The soul is different from Brahman.

  3. The soul is both a part of Brahman and different from Brahman.

  4. The soul is neither a part of Brahman nor different from Brahman.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school holds that the soul is both a part of Brahman and different from Brahman.

What is the relationship between the soul and the body according to the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school?

  1. The soul is the controller of the body.

  2. The body is the controller of the soul.

  3. The soul and the body are mutually dependent.

  4. The soul and the body are independent of each other.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school views the soul and the body as mutually dependent, with the soul being the animating principle of the body.

What is the role of karma in the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school?

  1. Karma is the primary determinant of one's destiny.

  2. Karma is a secondary determinant of one's destiny.

  3. Karma is not a determinant of one's destiny.

  4. Karma is an obstacle to one's destiny.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school holds that karma is a secondary determinant of one's destiny, with the primary determinant being the grace of God.

What is the role of knowledge in the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school?

  1. Knowledge is the primary means of attaining moksha.

  2. Knowledge is a secondary means of attaining moksha.

  3. Knowledge is not necessary for attaining moksha.

  4. Knowledge is an obstacle to attaining moksha.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school views knowledge as a secondary means of attaining moksha, with the primary means being devotion.

What is the nature of moksha according to the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school?

  1. Moksha is the liberation of the soul from the cycle of birth and death.

  2. Moksha is the union of the soul with Brahman.

  3. Moksha is the experience of the bliss of Brahman.

  4. Moksha is the attainment of all desires.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school defines moksha as the union of the soul with Brahman, the ultimate reality.

What is the role of the guru in the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school?

  1. The guru is the primary means of attaining moksha.

  2. The guru is a secondary means of attaining moksha.

  3. The guru is not necessary for attaining moksha.

  4. The guru is an obstacle to attaining moksha.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school views the guru as a secondary means of attaining moksha, with the primary means being devotion.

What is the significance of the Bhagavad Gita in the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school?

  1. The Bhagavad Gita is the primary scripture of the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school.

  2. The Bhagavad Gita is a secondary scripture of the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school.

  3. The Bhagavad Gita is not a scripture of the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school.

  4. The Bhagavad Gita is an obstacle to the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is considered a secondary scripture in the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school, with the primary scripture being the Vedas.

What is the historical significance of the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school?

  1. The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school is the oldest school of Vedanta philosophy.

  2. The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school is the most popular school of Vedanta philosophy.

  3. The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school is the most influential school of Vedanta philosophy.

  4. The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school is the most controversial school of Vedanta philosophy.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school is widely regarded as the most influential school of Vedanta philosophy, having had a profound impact on Indian thought and culture.

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