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The Achintya Bhedabheda Vedanta of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

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What is the central tenet of the Achintya Bhedabheda Vedanta?

  1. The soul is identical with Brahman.

  2. The soul is different from Brahman.

  3. The soul is both identical and different from Brahman.

  4. The soul is neither identical nor different from Brahman.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Achintya Bhedabheda Vedanta teaches that the soul is both identical and different from Brahman. This is because the soul is a part of Brahman, but it is also distinct from Brahman. The soul is like a wave in the ocean. The wave is part of the ocean, but it is also distinct from the ocean.

What is the relationship between Krishna and the soul according to the Achintya Bhedabheda Vedanta?

  1. Krishna is the Supreme Lord and the soul is His servant.

  2. Krishna is the soul's friend and companion.

  3. Krishna is the soul's lover.

  4. Krishna is the soul's father.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Achintya Bhedabheda Vedanta teaches that Krishna is the soul's lover. This is because Krishna is the Supreme Lord and the soul is His devotee. The soul is attracted to Krishna because He is the most beautiful and attractive person. The soul wants to be with Krishna and to love Him.

What is the goal of the Achintya Bhedabheda Vedanta?

  1. To achieve liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

  2. To attain union with Brahman.

  3. To experience the love of Krishna.

  4. To become like Krishna.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The goal of the Achintya Bhedabheda Vedanta is to experience the love of Krishna. This is because Krishna is the Supreme Lord and the soul is His devotee. The soul wants to be with Krishna and to love Him. When the soul experiences the love of Krishna, it is liberated from the cycle of birth and death and attains union with Brahman.

What are the three main practices of the Achintya Bhedabheda Vedanta?

  1. Bhakti (devotion), jnana (knowledge), and karma (action).

  2. Bhakti (devotion), yoga (union), and dhyana (meditation).

  3. Bhakti (devotion), kirtan (chanting), and harinama (the chanting of Krishna's name).

  4. Bhakti (devotion), seva (service), and surrender.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The three main practices of the Achintya Bhedabheda Vedanta are bhakti (devotion), kirtan (chanting), and harinama (the chanting of Krishna's name). Bhakti is the practice of loving and serving Krishna. Kirtan is the practice of chanting Krishna's name and glories. Harinama is the practice of chanting the Hare Krishna mantra.

Who is the founder of the Achintya Bhedabheda Vedanta?

  1. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Achintya Bhedabheda Vedanta was founded by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu in the 16th century. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was a Bengali saint and religious leader who is considered to be an incarnation of Krishna. He taught that the soul is both identical and different from Brahman and that the goal of life is to experience the love of Krishna.

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