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Samkhya Philosophy: The Role of Prakriti

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In Samkhya philosophy, Prakriti is considered to be:

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The material cause of the universe

  3. The efficient cause of the universe

  4. The final cause of the universe


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Prakriti is the material cause of the universe, from which all physical and mental phenomena arise.

Prakriti is composed of three gunas, which are:

  1. Sattva, rajas, and tamas

  2. Dharma, artha, and kama

  3. Moksha, jnana, and vairagya

  4. Purusha, prakriti, and mahat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three gunas are sattva (purity, goodness), rajas (passion, activity), and tamas (darkness, inertia).

The gunas are in a state of constant flux, and their interaction gives rise to the diversity of the universe.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The gunas are in a state of constant flux, and their interaction gives rise to the diversity of the universe.

Prakriti is also known as:

  1. Maya

  2. Shakti

  3. Brahman

  4. Atman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prakriti is also known as Maya, which means 'illusion'.

The goal of Samkhya philosophy is to:

  1. Achieve liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth

  2. Attain union with Brahman

  3. Cultivate the virtues of dharma, artha, and kama

  4. Gain knowledge of the true nature of reality


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of Samkhya philosophy is to achieve liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

According to Samkhya philosophy, the universe is composed of two fundamental principles:

  1. Purusha and Prakriti

  2. Brahman and Atman

  3. Dharma and Adharma

  4. Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Samkhya philosophy, the universe is composed of two fundamental principles: Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (matter).

Prakriti is the material cause of the universe, while Purusha is the:

  1. Efficient cause

  2. Final cause

  3. Formal cause

  4. Instrumental cause


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prakriti is the material cause of the universe, while Purusha is the efficient cause.

The interaction of Prakriti and Purusha gives rise to:

  1. The diversity of the universe

  2. The cycle of birth and rebirth

  3. The experience of suffering

  4. The attainment of liberation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The interaction of Prakriti and Purusha gives rise to the diversity of the universe.

The goal of Samkhya philosophy is to:

  1. Attain liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth

  2. Realize the true nature of reality

  3. Cultivate the virtues of dharma, artha, and kama

  4. Achieve union with Brahman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of Samkhya philosophy is to attain liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

According to Samkhya philosophy, the universe is composed of:

  1. Prakriti and Purusha

  2. Brahman and Atman

  3. Dharma and Adharma

  4. Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Samkhya philosophy, the universe is composed of Prakriti (matter) and Purusha (consciousness).

Prakriti is the material cause of the universe, while Purusha is the:

  1. Efficient cause

  2. Final cause

  3. Formal cause

  4. Instrumental cause


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prakriti is the material cause of the universe, while Purusha is the efficient cause.

The interaction of Prakriti and Purusha gives rise to:

  1. The diversity of the universe

  2. The cycle of birth and rebirth

  3. The experience of suffering

  4. The attainment of liberation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The interaction of Prakriti and Purusha gives rise to the diversity of the universe.

The goal of Samkhya philosophy is to:

  1. Attain liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth

  2. Realize the true nature of reality

  3. Cultivate the virtues of dharma, artha, and kama

  4. Achieve union with Brahman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of Samkhya philosophy is to attain liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

According to Samkhya philosophy, the universe is composed of:

  1. Prakriti and Purusha

  2. Brahman and Atman

  3. Dharma and Adharma

  4. Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Samkhya philosophy, the universe is composed of Prakriti (matter) and Purusha (consciousness).

Prakriti is the material cause of the universe, while Purusha is the:

  1. Efficient cause

  2. Final cause

  3. Formal cause

  4. Instrumental cause


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prakriti is the material cause of the universe, while Purusha is the efficient cause.

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