The Nature of Brahman

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

  1. Brahman and the individual soul are identical.

  2. Brahman and the individual soul are separate entities.

  3. Brahman is the creator of the individual soul.

  4. The individual soul is a manifestation of Brahman.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Advaita Vedanta, the individual soul (jiva) is considered to be identical with Brahman, the ultimate reality. This is expressed in the famous phrase 'tat tvam asi', which means 'you are that'.

In Dvaita Vedanta, how is Brahman related to the world?

  1. Brahman is the creator of the world.

  2. Brahman is the material cause of the world.

  3. Brahman is the efficient cause of the world.

  4. Brahman is the immanent cause of the world.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Dvaita Vedanta, Brahman is considered to be the efficient cause of the world, meaning that it is the agent that brings about the creation of the world.

What is the nature of Brahman according to the Upanishads?

  1. Brahman is infinite and eternal.

  2. Brahman is unchanging and immutable.

  3. Brahman is the source of all existence.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Upanishads describe Brahman as infinite, eternal, unchanging, and the source of all existence.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Brahman?

  1. Brahman is infinite.

  2. Brahman is personal.

  3. Brahman is unchanging.

  4. Brahman is the source of all existence.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahman is typically described as impersonal, meaning that it does not have a personal identity or consciousness.

What is the relationship between Brahman and Maya?

  1. Maya is the creative power of Brahman.

  2. Maya is the illusory power of Brahman.

  3. Maya is the limiting power of Brahman.

  4. Maya is the transformative power of Brahman.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Maya is often described as the illusory power of Brahman, which creates the appearance of the world and conceals the true nature of reality.

What is the goal of spiritual practice in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. To realize the identity of the individual soul with Brahman.

  2. To attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

  3. To experience the bliss of Brahman.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The goal of spiritual practice in Advaita Vedanta is to realize the identity of the individual soul with Brahman, attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death, and experience the bliss of Brahman.

Which of the following is not a name for Brahman?

  1. Atman

  2. Brahman

  3. Ishvara

  4. Saguna Brahman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Saguna Brahman is a term used to refer to Brahman with attributes, while Nirguna Brahman is a term used to refer to Brahman without attributes.

What is the nature of Brahman according to the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. Brahman is the supreme being.

  2. Brahman is the source of all existence.

  3. Brahman is the immanent reality of the world.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita describes Brahman as the supreme being, the source of all existence, and the immanent reality of the world.

Which of the following is not a way to experience Brahman?

  1. Through meditation.

  2. Through yoga.

  3. Through selfless action.

  4. Through the study of scripture.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While the study of scripture can lead to an intellectual understanding of Brahman, it is not considered to be a direct experience of Brahman.

What is the relationship between Brahman and the world according to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Brahman is the material cause of the world.

  2. Brahman is the efficient cause of the world.

  3. Brahman is the immanent cause of the world.

  4. Brahman is the transcendent cause of the world.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, Brahman is considered to be the immanent cause of the world, meaning that it is the inner reality of the world and the source of its existence.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Brahman according to the Brahma Sutras?

  1. Brahman is infinite.

  2. Brahman is eternal.

  3. Brahman is unchanging.

  4. Brahman is personal.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahman is typically described as impersonal, meaning that it does not have a personal identity or consciousness.

What is the relationship between Brahman and the individual soul according to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. The individual soul is a part of Brahman.

  2. The individual soul is a manifestation of Brahman.

  3. The individual soul is identical with Brahman.

  4. The individual soul is separate from Brahman.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, the individual soul (jiva) is considered to be a part of Brahman, but not identical with it.

Which of the following is not a name for Brahman?

  1. Paramatman

  2. Brahman

  3. Ishvara

  4. Atman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Atman is a term used to refer to the individual soul, while Brahman is a term used to refer to the ultimate reality.

What is the nature of Brahman according to the Mimamsa school of thought?

  1. Brahman is the creator of the world.

  2. Brahman is the source of all existence.

  3. Brahman is the immanent reality of the world.

  4. Brahman is the transcendent reality of the world.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mimamsa school of thought considers Brahman to be the transcendent reality of the world, meaning that it is beyond the world and not directly involved in its creation or maintenance.

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