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The Major Works of Vedanta Literature

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Which of the following is considered the foundational text of Vedanta philosophy?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Upanishads

  3. Brahma Sutras

  4. Vedanta Sutras


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Upanishads are a collection of ancient Sanskrit texts that are considered the foundation of Vedanta philosophy.

Who is traditionally considered the compiler of the Brahma Sutras?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Vyasa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vyasa is traditionally considered the compiler of the Brahma Sutras, a foundational text of Vedanta philosophy.

Which of the following is a major commentary on the Brahma Sutras?

  1. Bhagavad Gita Bhashya

  2. Brahma Sutra Bhashya

  3. Upanishad Bhashya

  4. Vedanta Sutras Bhashya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahma Sutra Bhashya is a major commentary on the Brahma Sutras by Adi Shankara, a prominent Vedanta philosopher.

Who is considered the founder of the Advaita Vedanta school of thought?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Vallabhacharya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Adi Shankara is considered the founder of the Advaita Vedanta school of thought, which emphasizes the non-dual nature of reality.

Which of the following is a major work of Ramanuja, a prominent philosopher of the Vishishtadvaita school of Vedanta?

  1. Bhagavad Gita Bhashya

  2. Brahma Sutra Bhashya

  3. Sri Bhashya

  4. Vedanta Sutras Bhashya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sri Bhashya is a major work of Ramanuja, a prominent philosopher of the Vishishtadvaita school of Vedanta, which emphasizes the qualified non-dual nature of reality.

Who is considered the founder of the Dvaita Vedanta school of thought?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Vallabhacharya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madhvacharya is considered the founder of the Dvaita Vedanta school of thought, which emphasizes the dual nature of reality.

Which of the following is a major work of Madhvacharya?

  1. Bhagavad Gita Bhashya

  2. Brahma Sutra Bhashya

  3. Anu Vyakhyana

  4. Vedanta Sutras Bhashya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anu Vyakhyana is a major work of Madhvacharya, a prominent philosopher of the Dvaita school of Vedanta.

Who is considered the founder of the Suddhadvaita Vedanta school of thought?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Vallabhacharya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vallabhacharya is considered the founder of the Suddhadvaita Vedanta school of thought, which emphasizes the pure non-dual nature of reality.

Which of the following is a major work of Vallabhacharya?

  1. Bhagavad Gita Bhashya

  2. Brahma Sutra Bhashya

  3. Anubhashya

  4. Vedanta Sutras Bhashya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anubhashya is a major work of Vallabhacharya, a prominent philosopher of the Suddhadvaita school of Vedanta.

Which of the following is a major work of Swami Vivekananda, a prominent modern Vedanta philosopher?

  1. Raja Yoga

  2. Karma Yoga

  3. Bhakti Yoga

  4. Jnana Yoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Yoga is a major work of Swami Vivekananda, a prominent modern Vedanta philosopher, which focuses on the practice of meditation and self-realization.

Which of the following is a major work of Sri Aurobindo, a prominent modern Vedanta philosopher?

  1. The Life Divine

  2. The Synthesis of Yoga

  3. Savitri

  4. The Mother


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Life Divine is a major work of Sri Aurobindo, a prominent modern Vedanta philosopher, which explores the nature of reality and the evolution of consciousness.

Which of the following is a major work of Ramana Maharshi, a prominent modern Vedanta philosopher?

  1. Who am I?

  2. Talks with Ramana Maharshi

  3. The Path of Self-Knowledge

  4. Self-Enquiry


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Who am I? is a major work of Ramana Maharshi, a prominent modern Vedanta philosopher, which explores the nature of the self and the path to self-realization.

Which of the following is a major work of Jiddu Krishnamurti, a prominent modern Vedanta philosopher?

  1. Freedom from the Known

  2. The Book of Life

  3. Commentaries on Living

  4. The First and Last Freedom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Freedom from the Known is a major work of Jiddu Krishnamurti, a prominent modern Vedanta philosopher, which explores the nature of the mind and the path to liberation.

Which of the following is a major work of Swami Sivananda, a prominent modern Vedanta philosopher?

  1. Raja Yoga

  2. Karma Yoga

  3. Bhakti Yoga

  4. Jnana Yoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Raja Yoga is a major work of Swami Sivananda, a prominent modern Vedanta philosopher, which focuses on the practice of meditation and self-realization.

Which of the following is a major work of Swami Chinmayananda, a prominent modern Vedanta philosopher?

  1. The Holy Geeta

  2. The Upanishads

  3. The Bhagavad Gita

  4. Vedanta Sutras


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Holy Geeta is a major work of Swami Chinmayananda, a prominent modern Vedanta philosopher, which is a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita.

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