The Vedanta School

Description: The Vedanta School is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy. It is based on the teachings of the Upanishads, which are ancient Sanskrit texts that contain the essence of Hindu religious thought. Vedanta philosophy emphasizes the importance of self-realization and the ultimate goal of moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
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What is the central teaching of the Vedanta School?

  1. The importance of self-realization

  2. The ultimate goal of moksha

  3. The nature of Brahman

  4. The role of karma in human life


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vedanta School teaches that the ultimate goal of human life is to realize one's true self, which is Brahman, the Supreme Reality.

What is Brahman?

  1. The Absolute Reality

  2. The creator of the universe

  3. The preserver of the universe

  4. The destroyer of the universe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahman is the Absolute Reality, the source of all existence. It is beyond time, space, and causation.

What is the relationship between Brahman and the individual soul?

  1. Brahman is the source of the individual soul

  2. The individual soul is a part of Brahman

  3. Brahman and the individual soul are one and the same

  4. Brahman and the individual soul are separate and distinct


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vedanta School teaches that Brahman and the individual soul are one and the same. This is known as the doctrine of Advaita, or non-duality.

What is the goal of human life?

  1. To achieve moksha

  2. To attain wealth and power

  3. To enjoy sensual pleasures

  4. To fulfill one's social obligations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of human life is to achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

What is the path to moksha?

  1. Self-realization

  2. Good works

  3. Rituals and ceremonies

  4. Meditation and yoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The path to moksha is self-realization, or the realization of one's true self as Brahman.

Who is the founder of the Vedanta School?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhva

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi Shankara is considered to be the founder of the Vedanta School.

Which of the following is a major text of the Vedanta School?

  1. The Upanishads

  2. The Bhagavad Gita

  3. The Brahma Sutras

  4. The Vishnu Purana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Upanishads are a major text of the Vedanta School.

What is the meaning of the term 'maya' in Vedanta philosophy?

  1. Illusion

  2. Reality

  3. Consciousness

  4. Brahman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maya means 'illusion' in Vedanta philosophy.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Advaita Vedanta philosophy of Adi Shankara?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Moksha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahman is a key concept in the Advaita Vedanta philosophy of Adi Shankara.

What is the role of the guru in the Vedanta School?

  1. To teach the student the scriptures

  2. To guide the student on the path to moksha

  3. To initiate the student into the mysteries of the Vedanta

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The guru plays a vital role in the Vedanta School.

Which of the following is a major sub-school of the Vedanta School?

  1. Advaita Vedanta

  2. Dvaita Vedanta

  3. Vishishtadvaita Vedanta

  4. Bhedabheda Vedanta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Advaita Vedanta is a major sub-school of the Vedanta School.

Who is the founder of the Advaita Vedanta sub-school?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhva

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi Shankara is the founder of the Advaita Vedanta sub-school.

What is the central teaching of the Advaita Vedanta sub-school?

  1. The non-duality of Brahman and the individual soul

  2. The reality of the world

  3. The importance of good works

  4. The role of the guru


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The central teaching of the Advaita Vedanta sub-school is the non-duality of Brahman and the individual soul.

Which of the following is a major text of the Advaita Vedanta sub-school?

  1. The Upanishads

  2. The Bhagavad Gita

  3. The Brahma Sutras

  4. The Advaita Vedanta Sara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Advaita Vedanta Sara is a major text of the Advaita Vedanta sub-school.

Who is the founder of the Dvaita Vedanta sub-school?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhva

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madhva is the founder of the Dvaita Vedanta sub-school.

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