Theories of Sex Ethics

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Which ancient Indian text is considered the foundational scripture for the Vaishnava tradition, emphasizing the importance of devotion and surrender to Vishnu?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Vishnu Purana

  3. Brahma Sutras

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Vishnu Purana is a sacred text in Hinduism that focuses on the worship and devotion of Vishnu, one of the primary deities in the Vaishnava tradition.

In the context of Indian philosophy, what is the term used to describe the ultimate goal of human existence, characterized by liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth?

  1. Moksha

  2. Nirvana

  3. Samadhi

  4. Brahman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha, also known as liberation or release, is the ultimate goal in Indian philosophy, where one breaks free from the cycle of rebirth and suffering.

Which ancient Indian text is considered the primary scripture of the Advaita Vedanta school of philosophy, propounded by Adi Shankara?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Brahma Sutras

  3. Upanishads

  4. Vivekachudamani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Brahma Sutras, also known as the Vedanta Sutras, are the foundational text of the Advaita Vedanta school, providing a systematic exposition of its philosophical principles.

In Indian philosophy, what is the term used to describe the concept of non-duality, where the individual soul (Atman) and the universal soul (Brahman) are considered to be one and the same?

  1. Advaita

  2. Dvaita

  3. Vishishtadvaita

  4. Bhedabheda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Advaita, meaning 'non-duality,' is a central concept in Indian philosophy, particularly in the Advaita Vedanta school, which emphasizes the unity of the individual soul and the universal soul.

Which ancient Indian text is considered the primary scripture of the Dvaita Vedanta school of philosophy, propounded by Madhvacharya?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Brahma Sutras

  3. Upanishads

  4. Tattvavaisharadi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Tattvavaisharadi is the foundational text of the Dvaita Vedanta school, providing a systematic exposition of its philosophical principles, emphasizing the distinction between the individual soul and the universal soul.

In Indian philosophy, what is the term used to describe the concept of qualified non-duality, where the individual soul (Jiva) and the universal soul (Brahman) are considered to be distinct yet inseparable?

  1. Advaita

  2. Dvaita

  3. Vishishtadvaita

  4. Bhedabheda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vishishtadvaita, meaning 'qualified non-duality,' is a central concept in Indian philosophy, particularly in the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school, which emphasizes the unity of the individual soul and the universal soul while maintaining their distinctness.

Which ancient Indian text is considered the primary scripture of the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school of philosophy, propounded by Ramanuja?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Brahma Sutras

  3. Upanishads

  4. Sri Bhashya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sri Bhashya is the foundational text of the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school, providing a systematic exposition of its philosophical principles, emphasizing the unity and distinction between the individual soul and the universal soul.

In Indian philosophy, what is the term used to describe the concept of difference and non-difference, where the individual soul (Jiva) and the universal soul (Brahman) are considered to be both different and non-different?

  1. Advaita

  2. Dvaita

  3. Vishishtadvaita

  4. Bhedabheda


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhedabheda, meaning 'difference and non-difference,' is a central concept in Indian philosophy, particularly in the Bhedabheda Vedanta school, which emphasizes the simultaneous difference and non-difference between the individual soul and the universal soul.

Which ancient Indian text is considered the primary scripture of the Bhedabheda Vedanta school of philosophy, propounded by Nimbarka?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Brahma Sutras

  3. Upanishads

  4. Vedanta-Parijata-Saurabha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vedanta-Parijata-Saurabha is the foundational text of the Bhedabheda Vedanta school, providing a systematic exposition of its philosophical principles, emphasizing the simultaneous difference and non-difference between the individual soul and the universal soul.

In Indian philosophy, what is the term used to describe the concept of the individual soul (Jiva) as a part of the universal soul (Brahman), like a spark is a part of a fire?

  1. Advaita

  2. Dvaita

  3. Vishishtadvaita

  4. Amsha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Amsha, meaning 'part,' is a central concept in Indian philosophy, particularly in the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school, which emphasizes the individual soul as a part of the universal soul, like a spark is a part of a fire.

Which ancient Indian text is considered the primary scripture of the Shaiva Siddhanta school of philosophy, propounded by Meykandar?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Brahma Sutras

  3. Upanishads

  4. Sivajnana Bodham


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Sivajnana Bodham is the foundational text of the Shaiva Siddhanta school, providing a systematic exposition of its philosophical principles, emphasizing the nature of Shiva, the ultimate reality.

In Indian philosophy, what is the term used to describe the concept of the individual soul (Jiva) as a reflection of the universal soul (Brahman), like the moon's reflection in water?

  1. Advaita

  2. Dvaita

  3. Vishishtadvaita

  4. Pratibimba


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pratibimba, meaning 'reflection,' is a central concept in Indian philosophy, particularly in the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school, which emphasizes the individual soul as a reflection of the universal soul, like the moon's reflection in water.

Which ancient Indian text is considered the primary scripture of the Nyaya school of philosophy, propounded by Gautama?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Brahma Sutras

  3. Upanishads

  4. Nyaya Sutras


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Nyaya Sutras are the foundational text of the Nyaya school, providing a systematic exposition of its philosophical principles, emphasizing logic and epistemology.

In Indian philosophy, what is the term used to describe the concept of the individual soul (Jiva) as a mode of the universal soul (Brahman), like a wave is a mode of the ocean?

  1. Advaita

  2. Dvaita

  3. Vishishtadvaita

  4. Vikara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikara, meaning 'mode,' is a central concept in Indian philosophy, particularly in the Vishishtadvaita Vedanta school, which emphasizes the individual soul as a mode of the universal soul, like a wave is a mode of the ocean.

Which ancient Indian text is considered the primary scripture of the Vaisheshika school of philosophy, propounded by Kanada?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Brahma Sutras

  3. Upanishads

  4. Vaisheshika Sutras


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vaisheshika Sutras are the foundational text of the Vaisheshika school, providing a systematic exposition of its philosophical principles, emphasizing atomism and realism.

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