The Concept of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta

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Who is considered the founder of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ramanuja is widely regarded as the founder of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, a school of thought that emphasizes the unity and diversity of Brahman.

What is the central concept of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Advaita

  2. Dvaita

  3. Bhedabheda

  4. Visistadvaita


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Visistadvaita, meaning 'qualified non-dualism', is the central concept of this school of thought, which posits that Brahman is both immanent and transcendent, and that the world is real and distinct from Brahman.

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

  1. Brahman is the creator of the world.

  2. Brahman is the material cause of the world.

  3. Brahman is the efficient cause of the world.

  4. Brahman is the immanent cause of the world.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vishishtadvaita Vedanta holds that Brahman is the immanent cause of the world, meaning that Brahman is present within the world and is the source of its existence and properties.

What is the nature of the individual soul (jiva) in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. The jiva is identical to Brahman.

  2. The jiva is a part of Brahman.

  3. The jiva is distinct from Brahman.

  4. The jiva is an illusion.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, the jiva is a part of Brahman, possessing a unique identity and consciousness while still being connected to the ultimate reality.

What is the ultimate goal of a spiritual seeker in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Moksha (liberation).

  2. Nirvana (extinction of desire).

  3. Brahman realization.

  4. Union with God.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ultimate goal in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta is moksha, which is liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, and the attainment of a state of eternal bliss and unity with Brahman.

Which text is considered the primary scripture for Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Upanishads

  3. Brahma Sutras

  4. Vishnu Purana


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Brahma Sutras, also known as the Vedanta Sutras, are considered the primary scripture for Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, providing a systematic exposition of its philosophical principles.

What is the role of devotion (bhakti) in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Bhakti is the primary means to attain moksha.

  2. Bhakti is a secondary means to attain moksha.

  3. Bhakti is not necessary for attaining moksha.

  4. Bhakti is an obstacle to attaining moksha.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, bhakti, or devotion to God, is considered the primary means to attain moksha, emphasizing the importance of love and surrender to the divine.

Who is the primary deity worshipped in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Durga


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vishnu is the primary deity worshipped in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, representing the supreme reality and the object of devotion for spiritual seekers.

What is the significance of the concept of surrender (prapatti) in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Prapatti is the act of submitting to God's will.

  2. Prapatti is the act of renouncing all desires.

  3. Prapatti is the act of performing rituals and austerities.

  4. Prapatti is the act of studying scriptures.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prapatti, or surrender to God's will, is a central concept in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, emphasizing the importance of humility, trust, and complete reliance on the divine.

Which philosopher is considered a prominent exponent of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta after Ramanuja?

  1. Madhvacharya

  2. Nimbarka

  3. Vallabha

  4. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nimbarka is considered a prominent exponent of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta after Ramanuja, known for his emphasis on the concept of divine love and his interpretation of the Bhagavata Purana.

What is the concept of 'sesha-seshi' relationship in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. The relationship between Brahman and the world.

  2. The relationship between Brahman and the jiva.

  3. The relationship between the jiva and the material world.

  4. The relationship between the guru and the disciple.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The 'sesha-seshi' relationship in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta refers to the relationship between Brahman, the supreme reality, and the jiva, the individual soul, where the jiva is dependent on and inseparable from Brahman.

What is the concept of 'achintya-bhedabheda' in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. The unity of Brahman and the world.

  2. The distinction between Brahman and the world.

  3. The simultaneous unity and distinction of Brahman and the world.

  4. The illusion of Brahman and the world.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The concept of 'achintya-bhedabheda' in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta refers to the simultaneous unity and distinction of Brahman and the world, emphasizing their inseparable connection while maintaining their distinct identities.

What is the concept of 'visesha' in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. The unique characteristics of Brahman.

  2. The unique characteristics of the jiva.

  3. The unique characteristics of the material world.

  4. The unique characteristics of the relationship between Brahman, the jiva, and the material world.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The concept of 'visesha' in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta refers to the unique characteristics of the relationship between Brahman, the jiva, and the material world, emphasizing the interconnectedness and interdependence of these entities.

What is the concept of 'upadhi' in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. The limitations of the jiva.

  2. The limitations of the material world.

  3. The limitations of Brahman.

  4. The limitations of the relationship between Brahman, the jiva, and the material world.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The concept of 'upadhi' in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta refers to the limitations of the jiva, the individual soul, which restrict its full realization of its true nature and its relationship with Brahman.

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