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The Concept of Brahman in Indian Philosophy of History

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What is the central concept in Indian philosophy of history?

  1. Brahman

  2. Atman

  3. Maya

  4. Karma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahman is the central concept in Indian philosophy of history. It is the ultimate reality, the source of all existence, and the goal of all spiritual striving.

What are the two main aspects of Brahman?

  1. Saguna Brahman and Nirguna Brahman

  2. Ishvara and Jiva

  3. Purusha and Prakriti

  4. Atman and Anatman


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Brahman has two main aspects: Saguna Brahman, which is Brahman with attributes, and Nirguna Brahman, which is Brahman without attributes.

What is the relationship between Brahman and the world?

  1. Brahman is the creator of the world.

  2. Brahman is the material cause of the world.

  3. Brahman is the efficient cause of the world.

  4. Brahman is the final cause of the world.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahman is the final cause of the world, meaning that it is the goal of all existence.

What is the role of Brahman in history?

  1. Brahman is the driving force of history.

  2. Brahman is the goal of history.

  3. Brahman is the judge of history.

  4. Brahman is the witness of history.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahman is the goal of history, meaning that it is the ultimate destination of all beings.

What is the relationship between Brahman and the individual soul?

  1. Brahman is the source of the individual soul.

  2. Brahman is the same as the individual soul.

  3. Brahman is different from the individual soul.

  4. Brahman is the enemy of the individual soul.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Brahman is the same as the individual soul, meaning that the individual soul is a part of Brahman.

What is the goal of human life?

  1. To attain moksha.

  2. To become wealthy.

  3. To become powerful.

  4. To become famous.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The goal of human life is to attain moksha, which is liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

What is the nature of moksha?

  1. It is a state of eternal bliss.

  2. It is a state of nothingness.

  3. It is a state of union with Brahman.

  4. It is a state of liberation from suffering.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Moksha is a state of union with Brahman, meaning that the individual soul becomes one with the ultimate reality.

What are the different paths to moksha?

  1. The path of knowledge.

  2. The path of devotion.

  3. The path of action.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are three main paths to moksha: the path of knowledge, the path of devotion, and the path of action.

Which path to moksha is considered to be the most direct?

  1. The path of knowledge.

  2. The path of devotion.

  3. The path of action.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The path of knowledge is considered to be the most direct path to moksha because it involves the direct realization of Brahman.

Which path to moksha is considered to be the most accessible?

  1. The path of knowledge.

  2. The path of devotion.

  3. The path of action.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The path of devotion is considered to be the most accessible path to moksha because it does not require the same level of intellectual understanding as the path of knowledge.

Which path to moksha is considered to be the most difficult?

  1. The path of knowledge.

  2. The path of devotion.

  3. The path of action.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The path of action is considered to be the most difficult path to moksha because it requires the individual to perform selfless actions without any attachment to the fruits of those actions.

What is the role of the guru in the path to moksha?

  1. The guru is a teacher who guides the disciple on the path to moksha.

  2. The guru is a spiritual master who initiates the disciple into the path of moksha.

  3. The guru is a divine being who helps the disciple to attain moksha.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The guru plays a vital role in the path to moksha by providing guidance, initiation, and divine assistance to the disciple.

What is the importance of self-surrender in the path to moksha?

  1. Self-surrender is essential for attaining moksha.

  2. Self-surrender is helpful for attaining moksha.

  3. Self-surrender is not necessary for attaining moksha.

  4. Self-surrender is harmful for attaining moksha.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Self-surrender is essential for attaining moksha because it involves the complete surrender of the ego and the individual will to the divine.

What is the ultimate goal of the path to moksha?

  1. To become one with Brahman.

  2. To attain eternal bliss.

  3. To be liberated from the cycle of birth and death.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ultimate goal of the path to moksha is to become one with Brahman, to attain eternal bliss, and to be liberated from the cycle of birth and death.

How does the concept of Brahman in Indian philosophy of history compare to the concept of God in Western philosophy?

  1. Brahman is similar to the Christian concept of God.

  2. Brahman is similar to the Greek concept of God.

  3. Brahman is similar to the Jewish concept of God.

  4. Brahman is different from all of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brahman is different from the concept of God in Western philosophy in that it is not a personal being.

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