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Samkhya Philosophy: The Concept of Chitta

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In Samkhya philosophy, what is the term for the subtle, conscious aspect of the mind?

  1. Purusha

  2. Prakriti

  3. Chitta

  4. Buddhi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Chitta is the subtle, conscious aspect of the mind in Samkhya philosophy, while Purusha is the pure consciousness, Prakriti is the material world, and Buddhi is the intellect.

According to Samkhya philosophy, what are the three main components of Chitta?

  1. Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas

  2. Purusha, Prakriti, and Chitta

  3. Buddhi, Manas, and Ahankara

  4. Dharma, Artha, and Kama


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The three main components of Chitta in Samkhya philosophy are Sattva (purity, goodness), Rajas (activity, passion), and Tamas (inertia, darkness).

Which component of Chitta is responsible for clarity, purity, and discrimination?

  1. Sattva

  2. Rajas

  3. Tamas

  4. Buddhi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sattva is the component of Chitta that is responsible for clarity, purity, and discrimination.

Which component of Chitta is responsible for activity, passion, and restlessness?

  1. Sattva

  2. Rajas

  3. Tamas

  4. Buddhi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajas is the component of Chitta that is responsible for activity, passion, and restlessness.

Which component of Chitta is responsible for inertia, darkness, and ignorance?

  1. Sattva

  2. Rajas

  3. Tamas

  4. Buddhi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tamas is the component of Chitta that is responsible for inertia, darkness, and ignorance.

In Samkhya philosophy, what is the term for the faculty of discrimination and decision-making?

  1. Buddhi

  2. Manas

  3. Ahankara

  4. Chitta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Buddhi is the faculty of discrimination and decision-making in Samkhya philosophy.

What is the term for the faculty of self-consciousness and self-awareness in Samkhya philosophy?

  1. Buddhi

  2. Manas

  3. Ahankara

  4. Chitta


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ahankara is the faculty of self-consciousness and self-awareness in Samkhya philosophy.

In Samkhya philosophy, what is the term for the faculty of perception and cognition?

  1. Buddhi

  2. Manas

  3. Ahankara

  4. Chitta


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Manas is the faculty of perception and cognition in Samkhya philosophy.

According to Samkhya philosophy, what is the primary goal of human existence?

  1. To achieve liberation (moksha)

  2. To accumulate wealth and power

  3. To fulfill one's desires and pleasures

  4. To gain knowledge and understanding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The primary goal of human existence, according to Samkhya philosophy, is to achieve liberation (moksha) from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.

In Samkhya philosophy, what is the path to liberation (moksha)?

  1. Through knowledge and discrimination

  2. Through ritual and sacrifice

  3. Through devotion and surrender

  4. Through asceticism and self-denial


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The path to liberation (moksha) in Samkhya philosophy is through knowledge and discrimination, by realizing the true nature of reality and the distinction between Purusha and Prakriti.

Which Samkhya philosopher is known for his influential text, the Samkhya Karika?

  1. Kapila

  2. Isvarakrishna

  3. Vyasa

  4. Patanjali


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Isvarakrishna is the Samkhya philosopher known for his influential text, the Samkhya Karika, which is a concise and systematic exposition of Samkhya philosophy.

Which Samkhya philosopher is known for his commentary on the Samkhya Karika, the Samkhya Pravacana Sutra?

  1. Kapila

  2. Isvarakrishna

  3. Vyasa

  4. Patanjali


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vyasa is the Samkhya philosopher known for his commentary on the Samkhya Karika, the Samkhya Pravacana Sutra, which provides a detailed explanation and interpretation of the Samkhya philosophy.

Which Samkhya philosopher is known for his influential text, the Tattva Samasa?

  1. Kapila

  2. Isvarakrishna

  3. Vyasa

  4. Patanjali


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Patanjali is the Samkhya philosopher known for his influential text, the Tattva Samasa, which is a concise summary of the Samkhya philosophy.

Which Samkhya philosopher is known for his influential text, the Yoga Sutras?

  1. Kapila

  2. Isvarakrishna

  3. Vyasa

  4. Patanjali


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Patanjali is the Samkhya philosopher known for his influential text, the Yoga Sutras, which is a foundational text of the Yoga school of philosophy, which is closely related to Samkhya philosophy.

Which Samkhya philosopher is known for his influential text, the Samkhya Tattva Kaumudi?

  1. Kapila

  2. Isvarakrishna

  3. Vyasa

  4. Vacaspati Misra


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vacaspati Misra is the Samkhya philosopher known for his influential text, the Samkhya Tattva Kaumudi, which is a detailed and comprehensive commentary on the Samkhya Karika.

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