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The Concept of Time in Indian Philosophy: A Contemporary Perspective

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According to the Nyaya-Vaisheshika school of Indian philosophy, what is the nature of time?

  1. Time is a substance.

  2. Time is a quality.

  3. Time is an action.

  4. Time is a relation.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Nyaya-Vaisheshika philosophy, time is considered a fundamental substance, along with space, matter, and soul.

In the Advaita Vedanta school, how is time related to Brahman?

  1. Time is an aspect of Brahman.

  2. Time is an illusion created by Brahman.

  3. Time is independent of Brahman.

  4. Time is a manifestation of Brahman's power.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Advaita Vedanta posits that time is not separate from Brahman, the ultimate reality, but rather an aspect or manifestation of it.

Which Indian philosopher argued that time is a mental construct?

  1. Nagarjuna

  2. Vasubandhu

  3. Dharmakirti

  4. Abhinavagupta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dharmakirti, a prominent Buddhist philosopher, held that time is a mental construct, arising from the mind's perception of change.

What is the concept of 'kala' in Indian philosophy?

  1. Time as a linear progression.

  2. Time as a cyclical process.

  3. Time as a subjective experience.

  4. Time as a manifestation of divine will.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The concept of 'kala' in Indian philosophy often refers to time as a cyclical process, with periods of creation, preservation, and destruction.

Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of 'anekantavada' in relation to time?

  1. Mahavira

  2. Gautama Buddha

  3. Jina

  4. Bhadrabahu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, introduced the theory of 'anekantavada,' which suggests that time can be viewed from multiple perspectives and is not absolute.

How does the concept of 'maya' in Advaita Vedanta relate to time?

  1. Maya creates the illusion of time.

  2. Maya is the source of time.

  3. Maya is unaffected by time.

  4. Maya is a product of time.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Advaita Vedanta, 'maya' is the illusion that conceals the true nature of reality. It is said to create the illusion of time, along with other aspects of the phenomenal world.

Which Indian philosopher argued that time is a fundamental category of reality?

  1. Abhinavagupta

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhva

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Abhinavagupta, a prominent Kashmiri Shaivite philosopher, held that time is a fundamental category of reality, along with space and consciousness.

In the Buddhist tradition, what is the concept of 'pratityasamutpada' related to time?

  1. Time is a product of dependent origination.

  2. Time is the cause of dependent origination.

  3. Time is independent of dependent origination.

  4. Time is a manifestation of dependent origination.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Buddhism, 'pratityasamutpada' refers to the principle of dependent origination. According to this principle, time is seen as a product of the interconnectedness and interdependence of various factors.

Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of 'satkaryavada' in relation to time?

  1. Gautama Buddha

  2. Nagarjuna

  3. Vasubandhu

  4. Asanga


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Asanga, a prominent Yogacara philosopher, proposed the theory of 'satkaryavada,' which states that the effect is pre-existent in the cause. This theory has implications for understanding the relationship between time and causality.

What is the concept of 'kala-chakra' in Tibetan Buddhism?

  1. A system of timekeeping.

  2. A cosmological model.

  3. A meditative practice.

  4. A tantric ritual.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 'kala-chakra' in Tibetan Buddhism refers to a complex cosmological model that encompasses time, space, and the cycles of existence.

How does the concept of 'nirvana' in Buddhism relate to time?

  1. Nirvana is beyond time.

  2. Nirvana is the end of time.

  3. Nirvana is a state of timeless awareness.

  4. Nirvana is a realm outside of time.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Buddhism, 'nirvana' is the ultimate state of liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth. It is often described as a state that transcends time and space.

Which Indian philosopher argued that time is a product of the mind's activity?

  1. Vasubandhu

  2. Dharmakirti

  3. Nagarjuna

  4. Asanga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vasubandhu, a prominent Buddhist philosopher, argued that time is a product of the mind's activity, arising from the perception of change.

What is the concept of 'kalpa' in Indian philosophy?

  1. A unit of time.

  2. A cycle of time.

  3. A cosmic age.

  4. A period of creation and destruction.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The concept of 'kalpa' in Indian philosophy refers to a cosmic age, a vast period of time that encompasses the creation, preservation, and destruction of the universe.

In the Mimamsa school of Indian philosophy, how is time related to the concept of 'dharma'?

  1. Time is a manifestation of dharma.

  2. Time is the source of dharma.

  3. Time is independent of dharma.

  4. Time is a product of dharma.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Mimamsa philosophy, 'dharma' refers to the eternal and universal moral order. Time is seen as a manifestation of dharma, as it governs the sequence and order of events.

Which Indian philosopher proposed the theory of 'svabhavavada' in relation to time?

  1. Ramanuja

  2. Madhva

  3. Nimbarka

  4. Vallabha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vallabha, a prominent Vaishnava philosopher, proposed the theory of 'svabhavavada,' which states that time is an inherent property of reality and is not dependent on any external factors.

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