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Samkhya Philosophy: The Concept of Moksha

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What is the ultimate goal of Samkhya philosophy?

  1. Moksha

  2. Nirvana

  3. Brahman

  4. Atman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha is the ultimate goal of Samkhya philosophy, which is the liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

What is the nature of Purusha in Samkhya philosophy?

  1. Consciousness

  2. Matter

  3. Spirit

  4. Energy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Purusha in Samkhya philosophy is pure consciousness, the unchanging and eternal principle that is the experiencer of reality.

What is the nature of Prakriti in Samkhya philosophy?

  1. Consciousness

  2. Matter

  3. Spirit

  4. Energy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Prakriti in Samkhya philosophy is the material principle, the changing and evolving principle that is the object of experience.

What is the relationship between Purusha and Prakriti?

  1. They are separate and independent entities.

  2. They are two aspects of the same reality.

  3. They are in a state of constant conflict.

  4. They are in a state of perfect harmony.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Purusha and Prakriti are two aspects of the same reality, the two fundamental principles that make up the universe.

What is the process of evolution in Samkhya philosophy?

  1. The unfolding of Prakriti from its subtle to its gross forms.

  2. The gradual development of consciousness from its pure to its impure forms.

  3. The interaction between Purusha and Prakriti.

  4. The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The process of evolution in Samkhya philosophy is the unfolding of Prakriti from its subtle to its gross forms, through the interaction of the three gunas.

What are the three gunas in Samkhya philosophy?

  1. Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas

  2. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva

  3. Purusha, Prakriti, and Mahat

  4. Buddhi, Ahamkara, and Manas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three gunas in Samkhya philosophy are Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas, which are the three fundamental qualities of Prakriti.

What is the role of the gunas in the process of evolution?

  1. They determine the nature of the objects that are produced.

  2. They determine the interactions between objects.

  3. They determine the experiences of Purusha.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The gunas determine the nature of the objects that are produced, the interactions between objects, and the experiences of Purusha.

What is the role of Mahat in the process of evolution?

  1. It is the first product of Prakriti.

  2. It is the principle of intelligence.

  3. It is the principle of self-awareness.

  4. It is the principle of creativity.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahat is the first product of Prakriti, and it is the principle of intelligence.

What is the role of Ahamkara in the process of evolution?

  1. It is the principle of self-awareness.

  2. It is the principle of individuality.

  3. It is the principle of ego.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ahamkara is the principle of self-awareness, individuality, and ego.

What is the role of Manas in the process of evolution?

  1. It is the principle of mind.

  2. It is the principle of thought.

  3. It is the principle of perception.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manas is the principle of mind, thought, and perception.

What is the role of the senses in the process of evolution?

  1. They are the instruments of perception.

  2. They are the gateways to the external world.

  3. They are the means by which we experience the world.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The senses are the instruments of perception, the gateways to the external world, and the means by which we experience the world.

What is the role of the intellect in the process of evolution?

  1. It is the principle of discrimination.

  2. It is the principle of judgment.

  3. It is the principle of reasoning.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The intellect is the principle of discrimination, judgment, and reasoning.

What is the role of the ego in the process of evolution?

  1. It is the principle of self-identification.

  2. It is the principle of attachment.

  3. It is the principle of aversion.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ego is the principle of self-identification, attachment, and aversion.

What is the role of the mind in the process of evolution?

  1. It is the principle of thought.

  2. It is the principle of feeling.

  3. It is the principle of volition.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The mind is the principle of thought, feeling, and volition.

What is the role of the senses in the process of evolution?

  1. They are the instruments of perception.

  2. They are the gateways to the external world.

  3. They are the means by which we experience the world.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The senses are the instruments of perception, the gateways to the external world, and the means by which we experience the world.

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