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Mimamsa Philosophy: The Concept of Brahman

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In Mimamsa philosophy, what is the ultimate reality?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Dharma

  4. Karma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahman is the ultimate reality in Mimamsa philosophy, representing the impersonal, universal consciousness.

What is the primary focus of Mimamsa philosophy?

  1. Rituals and sacrifices

  2. Ethics and morality

  3. Meditation and self-realization

  4. Dialectic and logical reasoning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mimamsa philosophy primarily focuses on the proper performance of rituals and sacrifices, as prescribed in the Vedas.

According to Mimamsa, what is the purpose of performing rituals?

  1. To attain liberation

  2. To please the gods

  3. To gain material wealth

  4. To fulfill one's social obligations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Mimamsa philosophy, the purpose of performing rituals is to fulfill one's social obligations and maintain the cosmic order.

What is the central concept in Mimamsa philosophy regarding the Vedas?

  1. They are infallible and eternal

  2. They are composed by humans

  3. They are subject to interpretation

  4. They are irrelevant to ritual practices


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mimamsa philosophy holds that the Vedas are infallible and eternal, representing the revealed knowledge of the divine.

What is the primary method of inquiry in Mimamsa philosophy?

  1. Meditation and introspection

  2. Logical reasoning and syllogism

  3. Scriptural analysis and interpretation

  4. Empirical observation and experimentation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mimamsa philosophy primarily relies on scriptural analysis and interpretation of the Vedas to derive its philosophical insights.

What is the concept of 'Dharma' in Mimamsa philosophy?

  1. Moral duty and righteousness

  2. Ritualistic obligations

  3. Cosmic order and harmony

  4. Individual liberation and self-realization


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Mimamsa philosophy, 'Dharma' primarily refers to the ritualistic obligations and duties prescribed in the Vedas.

What is the relationship between Brahman and Atman in Mimamsa philosophy?

  1. They are identical and non-dual

  2. They are distinct and separate entities

  3. They are complementary and interdependent

  4. They are unrelated and independent


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mimamsa philosophy generally views Brahman and Atman as distinct and separate entities, with Brahman representing the universal consciousness and Atman representing the individual soul.

What is the concept of 'Karma' in Mimamsa philosophy?

  1. Action and its consequences

  2. Ritualistic duties

  3. Moral obligations

  4. Individual destiny and fate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Mimamsa philosophy, 'Karma' refers to action and its consequences, emphasizing the importance of performing rituals and fulfilling one's duties.

What is the role of 'Puruṣārtha' in Mimamsa philosophy?

  1. The four goals of human life

  2. The stages of life

  3. The social classes

  4. The cosmic cycles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mimamsa philosophy recognizes 'Puruṣārtha,' which are the four goals of human life: Dharma (righteousness), Artha (material prosperity), Kāma (pleasure), and Mokṣa (liberation).

What is the significance of 'Mīmāṃsā Sūtras' in Mimamsa philosophy?

  1. They are the foundational texts of Mimamsa

  2. They are commentaries on the Vedas

  3. They are ritual manuals

  4. They are philosophical treatises


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 'Mīmāṃsā Sūtras' are the foundational texts of Mimamsa philosophy, attributed to the sage Jaimini. They provide the core principles and doctrines of the school.

Which of the following is a prominent Mimamsa philosopher?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Kumārila Bhaṭṭa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kumārila Bhaṭṭa is a prominent Mimamsa philosopher known for his work 'Ślokavārttika,' which is a commentary on the 'Mīmāṃsā Sūtras'.

What is the primary focus of 'Karma Mīmāṃsā'?

  1. Rituals and sacrifices

  2. Ethics and morality

  3. Meditation and self-realization

  4. Dialectic and logical reasoning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

'Karma Mīmāṃsā' primarily focuses on the proper performance of rituals and sacrifices, as prescribed in the Vedas.

What is the primary focus of 'Brahma Mīmāṃsā'?

  1. Rituals and sacrifices

  2. Ethics and morality

  3. Meditation and self-realization

  4. Dialectic and logical reasoning


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'Brahma Mīmāṃsā' primarily focuses on meditation and self-realization, seeking to understand the nature of Brahman and the individual soul.

What is the concept of 'Apauruṣeyatva' in Mimamsa philosophy?

  1. The Vedas are authored by humans

  2. The Vedas are eternal and uncreated

  3. The Vedas are revealed by divine beings

  4. The Vedas are subject to interpretation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mimamsa philosophy holds that the Vedas are eternal and uncreated, representing the revealed knowledge of the divine.

What is the concept of 'Arthavāda' in Mimamsa philosophy?

  1. Ritualistic injunctions

  2. Explanatory passages in the Vedas

  3. Moral teachings and parables

  4. Philosophical speculations


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Mimamsa philosophy, 'Arthavāda' refers to the explanatory passages in the Vedas that provide context and rationale for the ritualistic injunctions.

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