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The Vishishtadvaita School of Vedanta

Description: The Vishishtadvaita School of Vedanta is a school of Vedanta philosophy that was founded by Ramanuja in the 11th century. It is one of the three main schools of Vedanta, along with Advaita Vedanta and Dvaita Vedanta. Vishishtadvaita Vedanta is a theistic philosophy that posits that Brahman is the supreme reality and that the individual soul is a part of Brahman. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Vishishtadvaita School of Vedanta.
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Who founded the Vishishtadvaita School of Vedanta?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ramanuja founded the Vishishtadvaita School of Vedanta in the 11th century.

What is the central tenet of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Brahman is the supreme reality and the individual soul is a part of Brahman.

  2. Brahman is the only reality and the individual soul is an illusion.

  3. The individual soul is the supreme reality and Brahman is a part of the individual soul.

  4. The individual soul and Brahman are both supreme realities.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The central tenet of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta is that Brahman is the supreme reality and that the individual soul is a part of Brahman.

What is Brahman in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. An impersonal, absolute reality.

  2. A personal, absolute reality.

  3. A relative reality.

  4. An illusion.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, Brahman is a personal, absolute reality.

What is the individual soul in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. An impersonal, absolute reality.

  2. A personal, absolute reality.

  3. A relative reality.

  4. An illusion.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, the individual soul is a relative reality.

What is the relationship between Brahman and the individual soul in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Brahman is the creator of the individual soul.

  2. Brahman is the controller of the individual soul.

  3. Brahman is the indweller of the individual soul.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, Brahman is the creator, controller, and indweller of the individual soul.

What is the goal of human life in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. To achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

  2. To become one with Brahman.

  3. To experience the bliss of Brahman.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, the goal of human life is to achieve moksha, or liberation from the cycle of birth and death, to become one with Brahman, and to experience the bliss of Brahman.

What are the three main types of bhakti, or devotion, in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Para bhakti, bhakti yoga, and jnana bhakti.

  2. Para bhakti, bhakti yoga, and karma yoga.

  3. Para bhakti, jnana bhakti, and karma yoga.

  4. Bhakti yoga, jnana bhakti, and karma yoga.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, the three main types of bhakti, or devotion, are para bhakti, jnana bhakti, and karma yoga.

What is para bhakti?

  1. Devotion to Brahman as the supreme reality.

  2. Devotion to the individual soul as the supreme reality.

  3. Devotion to the guru as the supreme reality.

  4. Devotion to the world as the supreme reality.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Para bhakti is devotion to Brahman as the supreme reality.

What is jnana bhakti?

  1. Devotion to Brahman through knowledge.

  2. Devotion to the individual soul through knowledge.

  3. Devotion to the guru through knowledge.

  4. Devotion to the world through knowledge.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jnana bhakti is devotion to Brahman through knowledge.

What is karma yoga?

  1. Devotion to Brahman through action.

  2. Devotion to the individual soul through action.

  3. Devotion to the guru through action.

  4. Devotion to the world through action.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karma yoga is devotion to Brahman through action.

What is the significance of the Bhagavad Gita in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. It is the primary scripture of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta.

  2. It is a commentary on the Upanishads.

  3. It is a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is the primary scripture of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta, it is a commentary on the Upanishads, and it is a dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna.

Who are some of the most important philosophers in the Vishishtadvaita School of Vedanta?

  1. Ramanuja

  2. Yamunacharya

  3. Vedanta Desika

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ramanuja, Yamunacharya, and Vedanta Desika are some of the most important philosophers in the Vishishtadvaita School of Vedanta.

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

  1. It is opposed to Advaita Vedanta.

  2. It is opposed to Dvaita Vedanta.

  3. It is a synthesis of Advaita Vedanta and Dvaita Vedanta.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vishishtadvaita Vedanta is a synthesis of Advaita Vedanta and Dvaita Vedanta.

What is the influence of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta on Indian culture and society?

  1. It has influenced the development of Hinduism.

  2. It has influenced the development of Indian philosophy.

  3. It has influenced the development of Indian art and literature.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vishishtadvaita Vedanta has influenced the development of Hinduism, Indian philosophy, and Indian art and literature.

What are some of the challenges facing the Vishishtadvaita School of Vedanta today?

  1. The rise of secularism.

  2. The influence of Western philosophy.

  3. The decline of traditional values.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vishishtadvaita School of Vedanta faces challenges from the rise of secularism, the influence of Western philosophy, and the decline of traditional values.

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