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The Vishishtadvaita Vedanta: A Philosophy of Qualified Non-Dualism

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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 philosophy?

  1. Qualified Non-Dualism

  2. Advaita Vedanta

  3. Dvaita Vedanta

  4. Bhedabheda Vedanta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The central concept of the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta philosophy is Qualified Non-Dualism, which posits that Brahman is both immanent and transcendent, and that the individual soul (jiva) and the material world (jagat) are real and distinct from Brahman, but are dependent on it for their existence.

According to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, what is the relationship between Brahman, the individual soul, and the material world?

  1. Brahman is the creator and sustainer of the individual soul and the material world.

  2. Brahman is the material cause of the individual soul and the material world.

  3. Brahman is the efficient cause of the individual soul and the material world.

  4. Brahman is the final cause of the individual soul and the material world.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, Brahman is the material cause of the individual soul (jiva) and the material world (jagat), meaning that Brahman is the substance from which the individual soul and the material world are made.

What is the nature of the individual soul (jiva) in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. The individual soul is a part of Brahman.

  2. The individual soul is identical to Brahman.

  3. The individual soul is distinct from Brahman.

  4. The individual soul is a reflection of Brahman.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, the individual soul (jiva) is a part of Brahman, meaning that the individual soul is a finite and dependent entity that exists within the infinite and independent reality of Brahman.

What is the nature of the material world (jagat) in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. The material world is an illusion.

  2. The material world is a creation of Brahman.

  3. The material world is identical to Brahman.

  4. The material world is a manifestation of Brahman.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, the material world (jagat) is a manifestation of Brahman, meaning that the material world is a real and distinct entity that is dependent on Brahman for its existence.

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

  1. To attain moksha (liberation).

  2. To become one with Brahman.

  3. To experience the bliss of Brahman.

  4. To realize the true nature of Brahman.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, the goal of human life is to attain moksha (liberation), which is a state of complete freedom from suffering and ignorance, and a state of perfect knowledge and bliss.

What is the means to attain moksha (liberation) according to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Bhakti (devotion).

  2. Jnana (knowledge).

  3. Karma (action).

  4. Yoga (meditation).


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, the primary means to attain moksha (liberation) is bhakti (devotion), which is a loving and selfless devotion to Brahman.

What is the role of surrender (prapatti) in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. It is a necessary condition for moksha (liberation).

  2. It is a sufficient condition for moksha (liberation).

  3. It is a means to attain bhakti (devotion).

  4. It is a means to attain jnana (knowledge).


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, surrender (prapatti) is a necessary condition for moksha (liberation), meaning that one cannot attain moksha without surrendering to Brahman.

What is the nature of Brahman in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Brahman is nirguna (without qualities).

  2. Brahman is saguna (with qualities).

  3. Brahman is both nirguna and saguna.

  4. Brahman is neither nirguna nor saguna.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, Brahman is both nirguna (without qualities) and saguna (with qualities), meaning that Brahman is both transcendent and immanent, and that Brahman possesses both infinite and finite attributes.

What is the relationship between Brahman and the material world (jagat) in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Brahman is the material cause of the material world.

  2. Brahman is the efficient cause of the material world.

  3. Brahman is the final cause of the material world.

  4. Brahman is the instrumental cause of the material world.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, Brahman is the material cause of the material world (jagat), meaning that Brahman is the substance from which the material world is made.

What is the relationship between Brahman and the individual soul (jiva) in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Brahman is the material cause of the individual soul.

  2. Brahman is the efficient cause of the individual soul.

  3. Brahman is the final cause of the individual soul.

  4. Brahman is the instrumental cause of the individual soul.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, Brahman is the material cause of the individual soul (jiva), meaning that Brahman is the substance from which the individual soul is made.

What is the nature of the relationship between Brahman, the individual soul, and the material world in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Brahman is the material cause of both the individual soul and the material world.

  2. Brahman is the efficient cause of both the individual soul and the material world.

  3. Brahman is the final cause of both the individual soul and the material world.

  4. Brahman is the instrumental cause of both the individual soul and the material world.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, Brahman is the material cause of both the individual soul (jiva) and the material world (jagat), meaning that Brahman is the substance from which both the individual soul and the material world are made.

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

  1. To attain moksha (liberation).

  2. To become one with Brahman.

  3. To experience the bliss of Brahman.

  4. To realize the true nature of Brahman.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, the goal of human life is to attain moksha (liberation), which is a state of complete freedom from suffering and ignorance, and a state of perfect knowledge and bliss.

What is the means to attain moksha (liberation) according to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Bhakti (devotion).

  2. Jnana (knowledge).

  3. Karma (action).

  4. Yoga (meditation).


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, the primary means to attain moksha (liberation) is bhakti (devotion), which is a loving and selfless devotion to Brahman.

What is the role of surrender (prapatti) in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. It is a necessary condition for moksha (liberation).

  2. It is a sufficient condition for moksha (liberation).

  3. It is a means to attain bhakti (devotion).

  4. It is a means to attain jnana (knowledge).


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, surrender (prapatti) is a necessary condition for moksha (liberation), meaning that one cannot attain moksha without surrendering to Brahman.

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