Consciousness and the World

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According to Advaita Vedanta, what is the ultimate reality?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Samsara


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahman is the ultimate reality in Advaita Vedanta, the one without a second, the infinite, the eternal, and the unchanging.

What is the relationship between Brahman and Atman in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. Brahman is the source of Atman

  2. Atman is the reflection of Brahman

  3. Brahman and Atman are identical

  4. Brahman and Atman are separate entities


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Advaita Vedanta, Brahman and Atman are considered to be identical, meaning that the individual soul (Atman) is ultimately the same as the universal soul (Brahman).

What is the concept of Maya in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The individual soul

  3. The world of illusion

  4. The cycle of birth and rebirth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Maya is the concept of illusion in Advaita Vedanta, referring to the world of appearances that is perceived by the senses and the mind, but is ultimately unreal.

What is the goal of Advaita Vedanta?

  1. To attain moksha

  2. To become one with Brahman

  3. To realize the unreality of the world

  4. To experience the bliss of Brahman


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The ultimate goal of Advaita Vedanta is to realize the oneness of the individual soul (Atman) with the universal soul (Brahman), thereby transcending the limitations of the ego and experiencing the bliss of Brahman.

Who is considered to be the founder of Advaita Vedanta?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhva

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi Shankara is considered to be the founder of Advaita Vedanta, a prominent school of Indian philosophy that emphasizes the non-duality of Brahman and Atman.

What is the concept of Ishvara in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The creator of the universe

  3. The personal form of Brahman

  4. The individual soul


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ishvara is the concept of a personal God in Advaita Vedanta, representing the aspect of Brahman that is accessible to the devotee through devotion and worship.

What is the relationship between Ishvara and Brahman in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. Ishvara is the source of Brahman

  2. Brahman is the source of Ishvara

  3. Ishvara and Brahman are identical

  4. Ishvara and Brahman are separate entities


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Advaita Vedanta, Ishvara and Brahman are considered to be identical, meaning that the personal form of God (Ishvara) is ultimately the same as the universal soul (Brahman).

What is the concept of Jiva in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The individual soul

  3. The world of illusion

  4. The cycle of birth and rebirth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jiva is the concept of the individual soul in Advaita Vedanta, referring to the limited and conditioned aspect of consciousness that is associated with the body and the mind.

What is the relationship between Jiva and Brahman in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. Jiva is the source of Brahman

  2. Brahman is the source of Jiva

  3. Jiva and Brahman are identical

  4. Jiva and Brahman are separate entities


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Advaita Vedanta, Jiva and Brahman are considered to be identical, meaning that the individual soul (Jiva) is ultimately the same as the universal soul (Brahman).

What is the concept of Avidya in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The individual soul

  3. The world of illusion

  4. The cycle of birth and rebirth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Avidya is the concept of ignorance or illusion in Advaita Vedanta, referring to the mistaken identification of the self with the body, the mind, and the world.

What is the relationship between Avidya and Maya in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. Avidya is the source of Maya

  2. Maya is the source of Avidya

  3. Avidya and Maya are identical

  4. Avidya and Maya are separate entities


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Advaita Vedanta, Avidya is considered to be the root cause of Maya, meaning that ignorance or illusion (Avidya) gives rise to the world of appearances (Maya).

What is the concept of Samsara in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The individual soul

  3. The world of illusion

  4. The cycle of birth and rebirth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Samsara is the concept of the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Advaita Vedanta, referring to the repeated cycle of existence in the world of appearances (Maya).

What is the relationship between Samsara and Avidya in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. Samsara is the source of Avidya

  2. Avidya is the source of Samsara

  3. Samsara and Avidya are identical

  4. Samsara and Avidya are separate entities


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Advaita Vedanta, Avidya is considered to be the root cause of Samsara, meaning that ignorance or illusion (Avidya) gives rise to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (Samsara).

What is the concept of Moksha in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The individual soul

  3. The world of illusion

  4. The liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Moksha is the concept of liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Advaita Vedanta, referring to the ultimate goal of spiritual realization and the attainment of oneness with Brahman.

What is the relationship between Moksha and Avidya in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. Moksha is the source of Avidya

  2. Avidya is the source of Moksha

  3. Moksha and Avidya are identical

  4. Moksha and Avidya are separate entities


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Advaita Vedanta, Avidya is considered to be the root cause of Samsara, which in turn leads to Moksha, meaning that ignorance or illusion (Avidya) ultimately leads to liberation (Moksha) through the realization of the true nature of reality.

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