The Concept of Brahman in Indian Philosophy

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What is the central concept of Brahman in Indian philosophy?

  1. The ultimate reality

  2. The individual soul

  3. The world of illusion

  4. The path to liberation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahman is the ultimate reality in Indian philosophy, the source and ground of all existence.

How is Brahman described in the Upanishads?

  1. As a personal god

  2. As an impersonal force

  3. As a combination of both

  4. As none of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahman is typically described in the Upanishads as an impersonal force, without any personal qualities or attributes.

What is the relationship between Brahman and Atman?

  1. They are identical

  2. They are different

  3. They are both aspects of the same reality

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahman and Atman are often said to be identical, meaning that the individual soul is ultimately one with the ultimate reality.

What is Maya in Indian philosophy?

  1. The world of illusion

  2. The path to liberation

  3. The ultimate reality

  4. The individual soul


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maya is the world of illusion, the veil of ignorance that prevents us from seeing the true nature of reality.

What is the goal of spiritual practice in Indian philosophy?

  1. To attain moksha

  2. To become one with Brahman

  3. To escape the cycle of rebirth

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The goal of spiritual practice in Indian philosophy is to attain moksha, or liberation, which is the state of being free from the cycle of rebirth and united with Brahman.

Which of the following is a key concept in Advaita Vedanta?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Moksha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Advaita Vedanta is a school of Indian philosophy that emphasizes the non-duality of Brahman and Atman, and the illusory nature of Maya. Moksha is the goal of spiritual practice in Advaita Vedanta.

Which of the following is a key concept in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Moksha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Vishishtadvaita Vedanta is a school of Indian philosophy that emphasizes the qualified non-duality of Brahman and Atman, and the real nature of Maya. Moksha is the goal of spiritual practice in Vishishtadvaita Vedanta.

Which of the following is a key concept in Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Moksha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta is a school of Indian philosophy that emphasizes the duality of Brahman and Atman, and the real nature of Maya. Moksha is the goal of spiritual practice in Dvaita Vedanta.

Which of the following is a key concept in Nyaya-Vaisheshika?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Moksha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Nyaya-Vaisheshika is a school of Indian philosophy that does not emphasize the concept of Brahman, Atman, Maya, or Moksha.

Which of the following is a key concept in Samkhya?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Moksha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Samkhya is a school of Indian philosophy that does not emphasize the concept of Brahman, Atman, Maya, or Moksha.

Which of the following is a key concept in Yoga?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Moksha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Yoga is a school of Indian philosophy that emphasizes the concept of Brahman, Atman, Maya, and Moksha.

Which of the following is a key concept in Mimamsa?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Moksha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Mimamsa is a school of Indian philosophy that does not emphasize the concept of Brahman, Atman, Maya, or Moksha.

Which of the following is a key concept in Vedanta?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Moksha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Vedanta is a school of Indian philosophy that emphasizes the concept of Brahman, Atman, Maya, and Moksha.

Which of the following is a key concept in Buddhism?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Moksha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Buddhism is a non-theistic religion and philosophy that does not emphasize the concept of Brahman, Atman, Maya, or Moksha.

Which of the following is a key concept in Jainism?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Moksha


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Jainism is a non-theistic religion and philosophy that does not emphasize the concept of Brahman, Atman, Maya, or Moksha.

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