The Concept of Dvaita Vedanta

Description: Dvaita Vedanta is a school of Hindu philosophy that emphasizes the distinction between the individual soul and the Supreme Being. It is one of the three main schools of Vedanta, along with Advaita Vedanta and Vishishtadvaita Vedanta.
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Who is the founder of Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. Adi Shankara

  2. Ramanuja

  3. Madhvacharya

  4. Vallabhacharya


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Madhvacharya (1238-1317 CE) is the founder of Dvaita Vedanta.

What is the central tenet of Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. The individual soul and the Supreme Being are one and the same.

  2. The individual soul and the Supreme Being are distinct.

  3. The individual soul is an illusion.

  4. The Supreme Being is an illusion.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta emphasizes the distinction between the individual soul and the Supreme Being.

What is the nature of the individual soul according to Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. The individual soul is a part of the Supreme Being.

  2. The individual soul is a reflection of the Supreme Being.

  3. The individual soul is distinct from the Supreme Being.

  4. The individual soul is an illusion.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta holds that the individual soul is distinct from the Supreme Being.

What is the nature of the Supreme Being according to Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. The Supreme Being is impersonal.

  2. The Supreme Being is personal.

  3. The Supreme Being is both impersonal and personal.

  4. The Supreme Being is neither impersonal nor personal.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta holds that the Supreme Being is personal.

What is the relationship between the individual soul and the Supreme Being according to Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. The individual soul is subordinate to the Supreme Being.

  2. The individual soul is independent of the Supreme Being.

  3. The individual soul is equal to the Supreme Being.

  4. The individual soul is a part of the Supreme Being.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta holds that the individual soul is subordinate to the Supreme Being.

What is the goal of human life according to Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. To merge with the Supreme Being.

  2. To become one with the Supreme Being.

  3. To attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

  4. To achieve self-realization.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta holds that the goal of human life is to attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

What is the means to attain liberation according to Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. Bhakti (devotion).

  2. Jnana (knowledge).

  3. Karma (action).

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta holds that the means to attain liberation are bhakti (devotion), jnana (knowledge), and karma (action).

What is the role of the guru in Dvaita Vedanta?

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

  2. The guru is a divine being who is worshipped by the disciple.

  3. The guru is a friend and companion who provides support and guidance to the disciple.

  4. The guru is a role model who inspires the disciple to follow the path of righteousness.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta holds that the guru is a spiritual teacher who guides the disciple on the path to liberation.

What is the importance of the Vedas in Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. The Vedas are the revealed scriptures of Hinduism.

  2. The Vedas are the source of all knowledge.

  3. The Vedas are the authority for all religious beliefs and practices.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta holds that the Vedas are the revealed scriptures of Hinduism, the source of all knowledge, and the authority for all religious beliefs and practices.

What is the relationship between Dvaita Vedanta and other schools of Vedanta?

  1. Dvaita Vedanta is opposed to other schools of Vedanta.

  2. Dvaita Vedanta is compatible with other schools of Vedanta.

  3. Dvaita Vedanta is a synthesis of other schools of Vedanta.

  4. Dvaita Vedanta is independent of other schools of Vedanta.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta is compatible with other schools of Vedanta, such as Advaita Vedanta and Vishishtadvaita Vedanta.

What is the influence of Dvaita Vedanta on Indian culture and society?

  1. Dvaita Vedanta has had a profound influence on Indian culture and society.

  2. Dvaita Vedanta has had a limited influence on Indian culture and society.

  3. Dvaita Vedanta has had no influence on Indian culture and society.

  4. Dvaita Vedanta has had a negative influence on Indian culture and society.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta has had a profound influence on Indian culture and society, shaping religious beliefs, social practices, and cultural values.

What are some of the key texts of Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. The Bhagavad Gita.

  2. The Upanishads.

  3. The Brahma Sutras.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The key texts of Dvaita Vedanta include the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and the Brahma Sutras.

Who are some of the prominent philosophers of Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. Madhvacharya.

  2. Jayatirtha.

  3. Vyasatirtha.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the prominent philosophers of Dvaita Vedanta include Madhvacharya, Jayatirtha, and Vyasatirtha.

What are some of the contemporary issues in Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. The relationship between Dvaita Vedanta and science.

  2. The role of Dvaita Vedanta in interfaith dialogue.

  3. The application of Dvaita Vedanta to social and political issues.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the contemporary issues in Dvaita Vedanta include the relationship between Dvaita Vedanta and science, the role of Dvaita Vedanta in interfaith dialogue, and the application of Dvaita Vedanta to social and political issues.

What is the future of Dvaita Vedanta?

  1. Dvaita Vedanta will continue to be a vibrant and influential school of thought.

  2. Dvaita Vedanta will decline in popularity and influence.

  3. Dvaita Vedanta will merge with other schools of Vedanta.

  4. Dvaita Vedanta will disappear.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Dvaita Vedanta is a vibrant and influential school of thought that is likely to continue to be so in the future.

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