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The Concept of Dvaita Vedanta in Indian Sociology

Description: This quiz covers the fundamental concepts and principles of Dvaita Vedanta, a prominent school of thought in Indian philosophy.
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Who is considered the founder of Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madhvacharya, also known as Sri Madhva, is recognized as the founder and chief proponent of Dvaita Vedanta.

What is the central tenet of Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. The identity of Brahman and Atman

  2. The illusory nature of the world

  3. The distinction between Brahman and Atman

  4. The unity of all existence


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta emphasizes the distinction between Brahman, the Supreme Reality, and Atman, the individual soul.

According to Dvaita Vedanta, what is the relationship between Brahman and the world?

  1. Brahman is the material cause of the world

  2. Brahman is the efficient cause of the world

  3. Brahman is the immanent cause of the world

  4. Brahman is the transcendental cause of the world


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta posits that Brahman is the transcendental cause of the world, meaning that Brahman is the source of the world's existence but is not affected by it.

What is the nature of Brahman in Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. Brahman is impersonal and attributeless

  2. Brahman is personal and has attributes

  3. Brahman is both personal and impersonal

  4. Brahman is neither personal nor impersonal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta asserts that Brahman is a personal God who possesses infinite attributes, including knowledge, power, and compassion.

What is the nature of Atman in Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. Atman is identical to Brahman

  2. Atman is a part of Brahman

  3. Atman is distinct from Brahman

  4. Atman is an illusion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta maintains that Atman, the individual soul, is distinct from Brahman, the Supreme Reality.

What is the goal of human life according to Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. To attain moksha or liberation

  2. To merge with Brahman

  3. To perform rituals and sacrifices

  4. To accumulate wealth and power


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ultimate goal in Dvaita Vedanta is to attain moksha, which is liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

What is the path to moksha in Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. Bhakti or devotion to God

  2. Jnana or knowledge of Brahman

  3. Karma or righteous action

  4. A combination of all three


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta advocates a combination of bhakti, jnana, and karma as the path to moksha.

What is the role of grace in Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. Grace is unnecessary for moksha

  2. Grace is sufficient for moksha

  3. Grace is necessary but not sufficient for moksha

  4. Grace is neither necessary nor sufficient for moksha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta teaches that grace from God is necessary for moksha, but it is not sufficient on its own; individual effort is also required.

What is the relationship between Dvaita Vedanta and other schools of Vedanta?

  1. Dvaita Vedanta is compatible with other schools of Vedanta

  2. Dvaita Vedanta is incompatible with other schools of Vedanta

  3. Dvaita Vedanta is superior to other schools of Vedanta

  4. Dvaita Vedanta is inferior to other schools of Vedanta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta is generally considered to be compatible with other schools of Vedanta, although there are some differences in their interpretations.

Which text is considered the primary scripture for Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. The Bhagavad Gita

  2. The Upanishads

  3. The Brahma Sutras

  4. The Bhagavata Purana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Brahma Sutras, also known as the Vedanta Sutras, are considered the primary scripture for Dvaita Vedanta.

Which philosopher is known for his commentary on the Brahma Sutras from a Dvaita Vedanta perspective?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madhvacharya wrote a commentary on the Brahma Sutras called the Anuvyakhyana, which presents the Dvaita Vedanta interpretation.

What is the concept of 'tattva' in Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The individual soul

  3. The world

  4. The categories of existence


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Dvaita Vedanta, 'tattva' refers to the categories of existence, which include Brahman, Atman, and the world.

What is the concept of 'maya' in Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. The illusory nature of the world

  2. The power of Brahman

  3. The individual soul

  4. The categories of existence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maya, in Dvaita Vedanta, refers to the illusory nature of the world, which is seen as a product of Brahman's creative power.

What is the concept of 'bhakti' in Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. Devotion to God

  2. Knowledge of Brahman

  3. Righteous action

  4. Meditation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakti, in Dvaita Vedanta, refers to devotion and love for God, which is considered a path to moksha.

What is the concept of 'prapatti' in Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. Surrender to God

  2. Self-effort

  3. Meditation

  4. Ritual worship


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prapatti, in Dvaita Vedanta, refers to complete surrender to God, which is seen as a means of attaining moksha.

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