The Concept of Vedanta in Indian Philosophy

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the concept of Vedanta in Indian philosophy.
Number of Questions: 14
Created by:
Tags: indian philosophy vedanta advaita vedanta non-dualism brahman atman
Attempted 0/14 Correct 0 Score 0

What is the central concept of Vedanta philosophy?

  1. The concept of Brahman

  2. The concept of Atman

  3. The concept of Maya

  4. The concept of Karma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The central concept of Vedanta philosophy is Brahman, the ultimate reality that is the source of all existence.

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

  1. Brahman and Atman are the same

  2. Brahman and Atman are different

  3. Brahman is the creator of Atman

  4. Atman is the creator of Brahman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to Vedanta, Brahman and Atman are the same. Atman is the individual soul, and Brahman is the universal soul. They are both manifestations of the same ultimate reality.

What is the goal of Vedanta philosophy?

  1. To attain moksha

  2. To attain nirvana

  3. To attain samsara

  4. To attain karma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of Vedanta philosophy is to attain moksha, which is liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

What is the main school of Vedanta philosophy?

  1. Advaita Vedanta

  2. Dvaita Vedanta

  3. Vishishtadvaita Vedanta

  4. Bhedabheda Vedanta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main school of Vedanta philosophy is Advaita Vedanta, which is founded on the teachings of Adi Shankara.

What is the main teaching of Advaita Vedanta?

  1. The world is an illusion

  2. The world is real

  3. The world is both real and illusion

  4. The world is neither real nor illusion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main teaching of Advaita Vedanta is that the world is an illusion, or maya. The world is not ultimately real, and it is only a manifestation of Brahman.

What is the concept of Maya in Vedanta philosophy?

  1. Maya is the illusion of the world

  2. Maya is the power of Brahman

  3. Maya is the creative energy of Brahman

  4. Maya is the destructive energy of Brahman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maya is the concept of illusion in Vedanta philosophy. It is the power that creates the illusion of the world.

What is the concept of Karma in Vedanta philosophy?

  1. Karma is the law of cause and effect

  2. Karma is the law of reincarnation

  3. Karma is the law of dharma

  4. Karma is the law of moksha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Karma is the concept of cause and effect in Vedanta philosophy. It is the law that states that every action has a corresponding reaction.

What is the concept of Dharma in Vedanta philosophy?

  1. Dharma is the law of righteousness

  2. Dharma is the law of duty

  3. Dharma is the law of truth

  4. Dharma is the law of love


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dharma is the concept of righteousness in Vedanta philosophy. It is the law that governs the moral conduct of human beings.

What is the concept of Moksha in Vedanta philosophy?

  1. Moksha is the liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth

  2. Moksha is the liberation from the world

  3. Moksha is the liberation from the self

  4. Moksha is the liberation from ignorance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moksha is the concept of liberation in Vedanta philosophy. It is the liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

Who is the founder of Advaita Vedanta?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi Shankara is the founder of Advaita Vedanta. He was a 9th-century Indian philosopher and theologian.

Who is the founder of Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madhvacharya is the founder of Dvaita Vedanta. He was a 13th-century Indian philosopher and theologian.

Who is the founder of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ramanuja is the founder of Vishishtadvaita Vedanta. He was an 11th-century Indian philosopher and theologian.

Who is the founder of Bhedabheda Vedanta?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nimbarka is the founder of Bhedabheda Vedanta. He was a 13th-century Indian philosopher and theologian.

Which of the following is not a school of Vedanta philosophy?

  1. Advaita Vedanta

  2. Dvaita Vedanta

  3. Vishishtadvaita Vedanta

  4. Purva Mimamsa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Purva Mimamsa is not a school of Vedanta philosophy. It is a school of Hindu philosophy that focuses on the interpretation of the Vedas.

- Hide questions