The Challenges to Vedanta

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Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by Vedanta Philosophy?

  1. The problem of evil

  2. The problem of illusion

  3. The problem of change

  4. The problem of free will


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The problem of free will is not a challenge faced by Vedanta Philosophy, as it posits that the individual soul (jiva) is ultimately identical with the Supreme Soul (Brahman), and therefore has no independent free will.

According to Vedanta Philosophy, what is the root cause of all suffering?

  1. Ignorance

  2. Desire

  3. Attachment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vedanta Philosophy teaches that ignorance of the true nature of reality, desire for material possessions, and attachment to the ego are the root causes of all suffering.

What is the ultimate goal of Vedanta Philosophy?

  1. Moksha (liberation)

  2. Nirvana (extinction)

  3. Samadhi (enlightenment)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ultimate goal of Vedanta Philosophy is moksha, which is liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

Which of the following is NOT a major school of Vedanta Philosophy?

  1. Advaita Vedanta

  2. Dvaita Vedanta

  3. Visishtadvaita Vedanta

  4. Bhakti Vedanta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhakti Vedanta is not a major school of Vedanta Philosophy, although it is a popular devotional movement within Hinduism.

Who is considered to be the founder of Advaita Vedanta?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi Shankara is considered to be the founder of Advaita Vedanta, a school of Vedanta Philosophy that emphasizes the non-duality of the individual soul and the Supreme Soul.

What is the central concept of Advaita Vedanta?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Moksha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The central concept of Advaita Vedanta is Brahman, which is the ultimate reality that is without form, qualities, or attributes.

According to Advaita Vedanta, what is the relationship between Brahman and Atman?

  1. They are identical

  2. They are different

  3. They are both real

  4. They are both unreal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Advaita Vedanta teaches that Brahman and Atman are identical, meaning that the individual soul is ultimately non-different from the Supreme Soul.

What is Maya according to Advaita Vedanta?

  1. Illusion

  2. Reality

  3. Appearance

  4. Non-existence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maya is the concept of illusion in Advaita Vedanta, which refers to the apparent world of multiplicity and change that is perceived by the senses.

What is the path to moksha according to Advaita Vedanta?

  1. Jnana Yoga

  2. Bhakti Yoga

  3. Karma Yoga

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Advaita Vedanta teaches that moksha can be attained through Jnana Yoga (path of knowledge), Bhakti Yoga (path of devotion), and Karma Yoga (path of selfless action).

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge to the Advaita Vedanta school of thought?

  1. The problem of evil

  2. The problem of illusion

  3. The problem of change

  4. The problem of diversity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The problem of diversity is not a major challenge to the Advaita Vedanta school of thought, as it posits that the apparent diversity of the world is ultimately an illusion.

According to Dvaita Vedanta, what is the relationship between Brahman and Atman?

  1. They are identical

  2. They are different

  3. They are both real

  4. They are both unreal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta teaches that Brahman and Atman are different, meaning that the individual soul is distinct from the Supreme Soul.

What is the central concept of Visishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Vishishta


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The central concept of Visishtadvaita Vedanta is vishishta, which refers to the qualified oneness of Brahman and Atman.

According to Visishtadvaita Vedanta, what is the relationship between Brahman and the world?

  1. Brahman is the material cause of the world

  2. Brahman is the efficient cause of the world

  3. Brahman is the instrumental cause of the world

  4. Brahman is the final cause of the world


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Visishtadvaita Vedanta teaches that Brahman is the material cause of the world, meaning that the world is made up of Brahman.

Which of the following is NOT a major challenge to the Visishtadvaita Vedanta school of thought?

  1. The problem of evil

  2. The problem of illusion

  3. The problem of change

  4. The problem of diversity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The problem of diversity is not a major challenge to the Visishtadvaita Vedanta school of thought, as it posits that the apparent diversity of the world is ultimately a manifestation of Brahman.

What is the central concept of Bhakti Vedanta?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Bhakti


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The central concept of Bhakti Vedanta is bhakti, which refers to the path of devotion to God.

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