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The Concept of Shabda: Verbal Testimony

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What is the primary function of Shabda, or verbal testimony, according to Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. To convey knowledge

  2. To express emotions

  3. To establish social norms

  4. To create aesthetic experiences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Vaisheshika philosophy, Shabda is considered to be a reliable source of knowledge, as it can convey information about objects and events that are beyond the reach of direct perception.

According to Vaisheshika philosophy, what are the two main types of Shabda?

  1. Laugika and Alaukika

  2. Shruti and Smriti

  3. Apaurusheya and Paurusheya

  4. Arthavada and Vidhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Vaisheshika philosophy, Shabda is divided into two main categories: Laugika (conventional) and Alaukika (non-conventional). Laugika Shabda refers to words that have a conventional meaning, while Alaukika Shabda refers to words that have a non-conventional meaning, such as the Vedas.

What is the role of Laugika Shabda, or conventional verbal testimony, in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. To convey knowledge about objects and events

  2. To establish social norms and conventions

  3. To express emotions and feelings

  4. To create aesthetic experiences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Laugika Shabda, or conventional verbal testimony, is used to convey knowledge about objects and events that are beyond the reach of direct perception. For example, we can learn about the existence of distant countries and cultures through the testimony of travelers and historians.

What is the role of Alaukika Shabda, or non-conventional verbal testimony, in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. To convey knowledge about spiritual and metaphysical realities

  2. To establish social norms and conventions

  3. To express emotions and feelings

  4. To create aesthetic experiences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alaukika Shabda, or non-conventional verbal testimony, is used to convey knowledge about spiritual and metaphysical realities that are beyond the reach of direct perception and logical reasoning. For example, the Vedas are considered to be a source of Alaukika Shabda, as they contain knowledge about the nature of reality, the soul, and the divine.

According to Vaisheshika philosophy, what are the three main characteristics of Shabda, or verbal testimony?

  1. Anitya (impermanence), Dukkha (suffering), and Anatta (non-self)

  2. Pramana (valid knowledge), Aprama (invalid knowledge), and Samshaya (doubt)

  3. Arthavada (explanatory statement), Vidhi (injunction), and Mantra (sacred formula)

  4. Laukika (conventional), Alaukika (non-conventional), and Apaurusheya (authorless)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to Vaisheshika philosophy, Shabda, or verbal testimony, can be classified into three main categories based on its validity: Pramana (valid knowledge), Aprama (invalid knowledge), and Samshaya (doubt).

What is the difference between Pramana and Aprama, according to Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. Pramana is valid knowledge, while Aprama is invalid knowledge

  2. Pramana is knowledge that is derived from direct perception, while Aprama is knowledge that is derived from inference

  3. Pramana is knowledge that is derived from verbal testimony, while Aprama is knowledge that is derived from reasoning

  4. Pramana is knowledge that is derived from experience, while Aprama is knowledge that is derived from speculation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Vaisheshika philosophy, Pramana refers to valid knowledge, while Aprama refers to invalid knowledge. Pramana is knowledge that is free from error and doubt, while Aprama is knowledge that is based on false or unreliable evidence.

What are the four types of Pramana, or valid knowledge, according to Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. Perception, Inference, Comparison, and Testimony

  2. Perception, Inference, Analogy, and Postulation

  3. Perception, Inference, Hypothesis, and Experimentation

  4. Perception, Inference, Revelation, and Intuition


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Vaisheshika philosophy, there are four types of Pramana, or valid knowledge: Perception, Inference, Comparison, and Testimony. Perception is direct knowledge of an object through the senses, Inference is knowledge derived from a logical connection between two or more facts, Comparison is knowledge derived from the similarity between two or more objects, and Testimony is knowledge derived from the statements of a reliable source.

What is the role of Testimony, or Shabda, as a source of valid knowledge in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. To convey knowledge about objects and events that are beyond the reach of direct perception

  2. To establish social norms and conventions

  3. To express emotions and feelings

  4. To create aesthetic experiences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Vaisheshika philosophy, Testimony, or Shabda, is considered to be a reliable source of valid knowledge, as it can convey information about objects and events that are beyond the reach of direct perception. For example, we can learn about the existence of distant countries and cultures through the testimony of travelers and historians.

What are the two main types of Testimony, or Shabda, according to Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. Laugika and Alaukika

  2. Shruti and Smriti

  3. Apaurusheya and Paurusheya

  4. Arthavada and Vidhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Vaisheshika philosophy, Testimony, or Shabda, is divided into two main categories: Laugika (conventional) and Alaukika (non-conventional). Laugika Shabda refers to words that have a conventional meaning, while Alaukika Shabda refers to words that have a non-conventional meaning, such as the Vedas.

What is the role of Laugika Shabda, or conventional testimony, in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. To convey knowledge about objects and events

  2. To establish social norms and conventions

  3. To express emotions and feelings

  4. To create aesthetic experiences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Laugika Shabda, or conventional testimony, is used to convey knowledge about objects and events that are beyond the reach of direct perception. For example, we can learn about the existence of distant countries and cultures through the testimony of travelers and historians.

What is the role of Alaukika Shabda, or non-conventional testimony, in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. To convey knowledge about spiritual and metaphysical realities

  2. To establish social norms and conventions

  3. To express emotions and feelings

  4. To create aesthetic experiences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alaukika Shabda, or non-conventional testimony, is used to convey knowledge about spiritual and metaphysical realities that are beyond the reach of direct perception and logical reasoning. For example, the Vedas are considered to be a source of Alaukika Shabda, as they contain knowledge about the nature of reality, the soul, and the divine.

According to Vaisheshika philosophy, what is the primary function of Shabda, or verbal testimony?

  1. To convey knowledge

  2. To express emotions

  3. To establish social norms

  4. To create aesthetic experiences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Vaisheshika philosophy, Shabda is considered to be a reliable source of knowledge, as it can convey information about objects and events that are beyond the reach of direct perception.

According to Vaisheshika philosophy, what are the two main types of Shabda?

  1. Laugika and Alaukika

  2. Shruti and Smriti

  3. Apaurusheya and Paurusheya

  4. Arthavada and Vidhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Vaisheshika philosophy, Shabda is divided into two main categories: Laugika (conventional) and Alaukika (non-conventional). Laugika Shabda refers to words that have a conventional meaning, while Alaukika Shabda refers to words that have a non-conventional meaning, such as the Vedas.

What is the role of Laugika Shabda, or conventional verbal testimony, in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. To convey knowledge about objects and events

  2. To establish social norms and conventions

  3. To express emotions and feelings

  4. To create aesthetic experiences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Laugika Shabda, or conventional verbal testimony, is used to convey knowledge about objects and events that are beyond the reach of direct perception. For example, we can learn about the existence of distant countries and cultures through the testimony of travelers and historians.

What is the role of Alaukika Shabda, or non-conventional verbal testimony, in Vaisheshika philosophy?

  1. To convey knowledge about spiritual and metaphysical realities

  2. To establish social norms and conventions

  3. To express emotions and feelings

  4. To create aesthetic experiences


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alaukika Shabda, or non-conventional verbal testimony, is used to convey knowledge about spiritual and metaphysical realities that are beyond the reach of direct perception and logical reasoning. For example, the Vedas are considered to be a source of Alaukika Shabda, as they contain knowledge about the nature of reality, the soul, and the divine.

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