Self and Ontology in Indian Philosophy

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the concept of self and ontology in Indian philosophy. The questions cover various aspects of the self, including its nature, its relationship to the body and the mind, and its role in the process of liberation.
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According to the Upanishads, the true self is:

  1. The individual soul

  2. The universal soul

  3. The body

  4. The mind


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Upanishads teach that the true self is the universal soul, or Brahman, which is the source of all existence. The individual soul, or Atman, is a reflection of Brahman and is identical with it.

What is the relationship between the self and the body according to the Samkhya school of philosophy?

  1. The self is the body

  2. The self is different from the body

  3. The self is both the body and the mind

  4. The self is neither the body nor the mind


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Samkhya school of philosophy teaches that the self is a separate entity from the body. The body is made up of matter, while the self is made up of consciousness. The self is the knower, while the body is the known.

What is the relationship between the self and the mind according to the Yoga school of philosophy?

  1. The self is the mind

  2. The self is different from the mind

  3. The self is both the mind and the body

  4. The self is neither the mind nor the body


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Yoga school of philosophy teaches that the self is a separate entity from the mind. The mind is made up of thoughts, feelings, and emotions, while the self is the witness of these mental states. The self is the unchanging observer, while the mind is the changing object of observation.

What is the role of the self in the process of liberation according to the Advaita Vedanta school of philosophy?

  1. The self is the agent of liberation

  2. The self is the object of liberation

  3. The self is both the agent and the object of liberation

  4. The self is neither the agent nor the object of liberation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Advaita Vedanta school of philosophy teaches that the self is both the agent and the object of liberation. The self is the one who seeks liberation, and it is also the one who attains liberation. Liberation is the realization of the true nature of the self, which is Brahman.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the self according to Indian philosophy?

  1. It is eternal

  2. It is unchanging

  3. It is blissful

  4. It is limited


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The self is often described as being eternal, unchanging, blissful, and unlimited. However, the concept of a limited self is not found in Indian philosophy.

What is the term for the state of liberation in Indian philosophy?

  1. Moksha

  2. Nirvana

  3. Samadhi

  4. Brahman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha is the term for the state of liberation in Indian philosophy. It is the goal of all spiritual practices and is achieved when the self realizes its true nature, which is Brahman.

Which of the following is not a type of self according to Indian philosophy?

  1. The individual self

  2. The universal self

  3. The cosmic self

  4. The transcendental self


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The individual self, the universal self, and the transcendental self are all types of self according to Indian philosophy. However, the cosmic self is not a type of self.

What is the relationship between the self and the world according to the Advaita Vedanta school of philosophy?

  1. The self is the world

  2. The world is the self

  3. The self and the world are one

  4. The self and the world are separate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Advaita Vedanta school of philosophy teaches that the self and the world are one. This is because the world is a manifestation of the self. The self is the source of all existence, and the world is a reflection of the self.

Which of the following is not a method of self-realization according to Indian philosophy?

  1. Meditation

  2. Yoga

  3. Bhakti

  4. Karma


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Meditation, yoga, and bhakti are all methods of self-realization according to Indian philosophy. Karma is not a method of self-realization, but rather a way of living in the world.

What is the role of the guru in the process of self-realization according to Indian philosophy?

  1. The guru is the one who teaches the disciple the path to liberation

  2. The guru is the one who helps the disciple to overcome obstacles on the path to liberation

  3. The guru is the one who guides the disciple to the state of liberation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The guru plays a vital role in the process of self-realization according to Indian philosophy. The guru is the one who teaches the disciple the path to liberation, helps the disciple to overcome obstacles on the path to liberation, and guides the disciple to the state of liberation.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the self according to the Nyaya school of philosophy?

  1. It is eternal

  2. It is unchanging

  3. It is blissful

  4. It is atomic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Nyaya school of philosophy teaches that the self is eternal, unchanging, and atomic. However, it does not teach that the self is blissful.

What is the relationship between the self and the world according to the Dvaita Vedanta school of philosophy?

  1. The self is the world

  2. The world is the self

  3. The self and the world are one

  4. The self and the world are separate


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dvaita Vedanta school of philosophy teaches that the self and the world are separate. This is because the world is a manifestation of Brahman, which is different from the self.

Which of the following is not a type of self according to the Mimamsa school of philosophy?

  1. The individual self

  2. The universal self

  3. The cosmic self

  4. The transcendental self


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Mimamsa school of philosophy teaches that the self is either the individual self or the universal self. It does not teach that the self is the cosmic self or the transcendental self.

What is the role of the self in the process of liberation according to the Vishishtadvaita school of philosophy?

  1. The self is the agent of liberation

  2. The self is the object of liberation

  3. The self is both the agent and the object of liberation

  4. The self is neither the agent nor the object of liberation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vishishtadvaita school of philosophy teaches that the self is both the agent and the object of liberation. This is because the self is a part of Brahman, which is the source of all existence. The self is the one who seeks liberation, and it is also the one who attains liberation.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the self according to the Vaisheshika school of philosophy?

  1. It is eternal

  2. It is unchanging

  3. It is blissful

  4. It is atomic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vaisheshika school of philosophy teaches that the self is eternal, unchanging, and atomic. However, it does not teach that the self is blissful.

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