The Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy

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Which of the following is a central concept in the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy?

  1. Atman

  2. Brahman

  3. Bhakti

  4. Karma


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhakti is the central concept in the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy. It refers to the intense love and devotion for a personal god.

Who is considered to be the founder of the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Nimbarka


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ramanuja is considered to be the founder of the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy. He was a 11th-century philosopher who emphasized the importance of devotion and love for a personal god.

According to the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy, what is the ultimate goal of human life?

  1. Moksha

  2. Nirvana

  3. Samadhi

  4. Bhakti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

According to the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy, the ultimate goal of human life is to achieve moksha, which is liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

Which of the following is a prominent Bhakti saint from the 15th century?

  1. Kabir

  2. Mirabai

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Surdas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kabir was a prominent Bhakti saint from the 15th century. He was known for his simple and direct teachings, which emphasized the importance of love and devotion for a personal god.

What is the term used to describe the intense love and devotion for a personal god in the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy?

  1. Bhakti

  2. Jnana

  3. Karma

  4. Yoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakti is the term used to describe the intense love and devotion for a personal god in the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy.

Which of the following is a sacred text of the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy?

  1. Bhagavad Gita

  2. Upanishads

  3. Bhagavata Purana

  4. Yoga Sutras


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Bhagavata Purana is a sacred text of the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy. It is a collection of stories and legends about the life of Krishna, one of the most popular Hindu gods.

What is the term used to describe the path of devotion in the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy?

  1. Bhakti Marga

  2. Jnana Marga

  3. Karma Marga

  4. Raja Yoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakti Marga is the term used to describe the path of devotion in the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy. It is the path of love and devotion for a personal god.

Which of the following is a prominent Bhakti saint from the 16th century?

  1. Kabir

  2. Mirabai

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Surdas


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tulsidas was a prominent Bhakti saint from the 16th century. He was known for his devotion to the god Rama and for his epic poem, the Ramacharitamanasa.

What is the term used to describe the state of union with a personal god in the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy?

  1. Samadhi

  2. Moksha

  3. Bhakti

  4. Jnana


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Samadhi is the term used to describe the state of union with a personal god in the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy.

Which of the following is a prominent Bhakti saint from the 17th century?

  1. Kabir

  2. Mirabai

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Surdas


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Surdas was a prominent Bhakti saint from the 17th century. He was known for his devotion to the god Krishna and for his beautiful devotional songs.

What is the term used to describe the selfless service to a personal god in the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy?

  1. Bhakti

  2. Jnana

  3. Karma

  4. Yoga


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Karma is the term used to describe the selfless service to a personal god in the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy.

Which of the following is a prominent Bhakti saint from the 18th century?

  1. Kabir

  2. Mirabai

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu was a prominent Bhakti saint from the 18th century. He was known for his ecstatic devotion to the god Krishna and for his influence on the Bhakti movement in India.

What is the term used to describe the surrender of the self to a personal god in the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy?

  1. Bhakti

  2. Jnana

  3. Karma

  4. Yoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakti is the term used to describe the surrender of the self to a personal god in the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy.

Which of the following is a prominent Bhakti saint from the 19th century?

  1. Kabir

  2. Mirabai

  3. Tulsidas

  4. Ramakrishna Paramahamsa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ramakrishna Paramahamsa was a prominent Bhakti saint from the 19th century. He was known for his intense devotion to the goddess Kali and for his teachings on the unity of all religions.

What is the term used to describe the love of a devotee for a personal god in the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy?

  1. Bhakti

  2. Jnana

  3. Karma

  4. Yoga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bhakti is the term used to describe the love of a devotee for a personal god in the Bhakti School of Hindu Philosophy.

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