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Samkhya Philosophy: The Purusha and Its Nature

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In Samkhya philosophy, what is the term used to describe the conscious, unchanging, and eternal principle?

  1. Purusha

  2. Prakriti

  3. Gunas

  4. Sattva

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Samkhya philosophy, the Purusha is the conscious, unchanging, and eternal principle that is the essence of the self.

What is the term used to describe the material, changing, and evolving principle in Samkhya philosophy?

  1. Purusha

  2. Prakriti

  3. Gunas

  4. Sattva

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Samkhya philosophy, Prakriti is the material, changing, and evolving principle that is the source of all physical reality.

What are the three Gunas, or qualities, that make up Prakriti?

  1. Sattva, Rajas, Tamas

  2. Purusha, Prakriti, Gunas

  3. Sattva, Rajas, Dharma

  4. Sattva, Rajas, Artha

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Samkhya philosophy, the three Gunas are Sattva (purity, goodness, and light), Rajas (passion, activity, and energy), and Tamas (darkness, inertia, and ignorance).

Which Guna is associated with balance, harmony, and clarity?

  1. Sattva

  2. Rajas

  3. Tamas

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Samkhya philosophy, Sattva is the Guna associated with balance, harmony, and clarity.

Which Guna is associated with activity, passion, and energy?

  1. Sattva

  2. Rajas

  3. Tamas

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Samkhya philosophy, Rajas is the Guna associated with activity, passion, and energy.

Which Guna is associated with darkness, inertia, and ignorance?

  1. Sattva

  2. Rajas

  3. Tamas

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Samkhya philosophy, Tamas is the Guna associated with darkness, inertia, and ignorance.

What is the goal of Samkhya philosophy?

  1. To achieve liberation from suffering

  2. To understand the nature of reality

  3. To cultivate moral virtues

  4. To attain spiritual enlightenment

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of Samkhya philosophy is to achieve liberation from suffering (dukkha) through the realization of the true nature of the Purusha and Prakriti.

How does Samkhya philosophy explain the relationship between the Purusha and Prakriti?

  1. The Purusha is the controller and Prakriti is the controlled

  2. The Purusha is the observer and Prakriti is the observed

  3. The Purusha is the knower and Prakriti is the known

  4. The Purusha is the experiencer and Prakriti is the experienced

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Samkhya philosophy, the Purusha is the observer and Prakriti is the observed.

What is the role of the Purusha in Samkhya philosophy?

  1. To experience the world

  2. To control the world

  3. To create the world

  4. To know the world

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Samkhya philosophy, the role of the Purusha is to experience the world.

What is the role of Prakriti in Samkhya philosophy?

  1. To provide the material for experience

  2. To create the world

  3. To control the world

  4. To know the world

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Samkhya philosophy, the role of Prakriti is to provide the material for experience.

What is the relationship between the Gunas and the Purusha?

  1. The Gunas are the qualities of the Purusha

  2. The Gunas are the constituents of Prakriti

  3. The Gunas are the objects of experience

  4. The Gunas are the instruments of action

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Samkhya philosophy, the Gunas are the constituents of Prakriti.

What is the relationship between the Gunas and the world?

  1. The Gunas create the world

  2. The Gunas control the world

  3. The Gunas are the objects of experience

  4. The Gunas are the instruments of action

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Samkhya philosophy, the Gunas create the world.

What is the relationship between the Purusha and the world?

  1. The Purusha experiences the world

  2. The Purusha controls the world

  3. The Purusha creates the world

  4. The Purusha knows the world

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Samkhya philosophy, the Purusha experiences the world.

What is the relationship between Prakriti and the world?

  1. Prakriti is the material cause of the world

  2. Prakriti is the efficient cause of the world

  3. Prakriti is the final cause of the world

  4. Prakriti is the instrumental cause of the world

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Samkhya philosophy, Prakriti is the material cause of the world.

What is the relationship between the Gunas and the mind?

  1. The Gunas create the mind

  2. The Gunas control the mind

  3. The Gunas are the objects of the mind

  4. The Gunas are the instruments of the mind

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Samkhya philosophy, the Gunas create the mind.

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