Theories of Moksha

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the various theories of Moksha in Indian philosophy. Moksha, also known as liberation or release, is a central concept in Indian thought and refers to the ultimate goal of human existence, which is to break free from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth and attain a state of permanent bliss and fulfillment.
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According to the Advaita Vedanta school of thought, what is the nature of the self and how does it relate to Moksha?

  1. The self is identical with the Brahman, the ultimate reality, and Moksha is the realization of this identity.

  2. The self is a distinct entity separate from the Brahman, and Moksha is the liberation of the self from the cycle of rebirth.

  3. The self is a combination of the individual soul and the universal soul, and Moksha is the merging of the individual soul with the universal soul.

  4. The self is an illusion, and Moksha is the realization of this illusion.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Advaita Vedanta, the self is considered to be identical with the Brahman, the ultimate reality. Moksha is the realization of this identity, which leads to the dissolution of the individual self and the attainment of a state of pure consciousness and bliss.

In the Nyaya-Vaiseshika school of thought, what is the role of karma in achieving Moksha?

  1. Karma is the primary means of achieving Moksha, and it involves performing good deeds and avoiding bad deeds.

  2. Karma is a secondary factor in achieving Moksha, and it is more important to focus on cultivating knowledge and wisdom.

  3. Karma is irrelevant to achieving Moksha, and it is solely through the grace of God that one can attain liberation.

  4. Karma is a hindrance to achieving Moksha, and it is necessary to renounce all worldly actions and desires.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Nyaya-Vaiseshika, karma is considered to be the primary means of achieving Moksha. It is believed that by performing good deeds and avoiding bad deeds, one can accumulate merit and gradually progress towards liberation.

According to the Samkhya school of thought, what is the relationship between Purusha and Prakriti, and how does it relate to Moksha?

  1. Purusha is the conscious self, while Prakriti is the material world. Moksha is the liberation of Purusha from Prakriti.

  2. Purusha and Prakriti are two aspects of the same reality. Moksha is the realization of this unity.

  3. Purusha is the ultimate reality, while Prakriti is an illusion. Moksha is the realization of this illusion.

  4. Purusha and Prakriti are both eternal and independent entities. Moksha is the merging of Purusha and Prakriti.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Samkhya, Purusha is the conscious self, while Prakriti is the material world. Moksha is the liberation of Purusha from Prakriti, which is achieved through the practice of yoga and meditation.

In the Yoga school of thought, what is the role of citta in achieving Moksha?

  1. Citta is the mind, and Moksha is the purification of the mind through meditation and self-control.

  2. Citta is the intellect, and Moksha is the development of the intellect through study and contemplation.

  3. Citta is the ego, and Moksha is the transcendence of the ego through selfless action and devotion.

  4. Citta is the consciousness, and Moksha is the expansion of consciousness through cosmic awareness.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Yoga, citta is the mind, and Moksha is the purification of the mind through meditation and self-control. It is believed that by calming and focusing the mind, one can achieve a state of inner peace and tranquility, which is necessary for attaining liberation.

According to the Mimamsa school of thought, what is the role of rituals and sacrifices in achieving Moksha?

  1. Rituals and sacrifices are the primary means of achieving Moksha, and they must be performed according to the prescribed rules and regulations.

  2. Rituals and sacrifices are secondary factors in achieving Moksha, and it is more important to focus on cultivating knowledge and understanding.

  3. Rituals and sacrifices are irrelevant to achieving Moksha, and it is solely through the grace of God that one can attain liberation.

  4. Rituals and sacrifices are a hindrance to achieving Moksha, and it is necessary to renounce all worldly actions and desires.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Mimamsa, rituals and sacrifices are considered to be the primary means of achieving Moksha. It is believed that by performing these rituals and sacrifices correctly, one can accumulate merit and gradually progress towards liberation.

In the Vedanta school of thought, what is the role of knowledge and discrimination in achieving Moksha?

  1. Knowledge and discrimination are the primary means of achieving Moksha, and they involve understanding the true nature of reality and distinguishing between the real and the unreal.

  2. Knowledge and discrimination are secondary factors in achieving Moksha, and it is more important to focus on cultivating devotion and love.

  3. Knowledge and discrimination are irrelevant to achieving Moksha, and it is solely through the grace of God that one can attain liberation.

  4. Knowledge and discrimination are a hindrance to achieving Moksha, and it is necessary to renounce all worldly knowledge and attachments.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Vedanta, knowledge and discrimination are considered to be the primary means of achieving Moksha. It is believed that by understanding the true nature of reality and distinguishing between the real and the unreal, one can overcome ignorance and attain liberation.

According to the Jainism school of thought, what is the role of ahimsa (non-violence) in achieving Moksha?

  1. Ahimsa is the primary means of achieving Moksha, and it involves refraining from harming any living being in thought, word, or deed.

  2. Ahimsa is a secondary factor in achieving Moksha, and it is more important to focus on cultivating right knowledge and right conduct.

  3. Ahimsa is irrelevant to achieving Moksha, and it is solely through the grace of God that one can attain liberation.

  4. Ahimsa is a hindrance to achieving Moksha, and it is necessary to renounce all worldly attachments and desires.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Jainism, ahimsa is considered to be the primary means of achieving Moksha. It is believed that by refraining from harming any living being in thought, word, or deed, one can accumulate merit and gradually progress towards liberation.

In the Buddhism school of thought, what is the role of the Four Noble Truths in achieving Moksha?

  1. The Four Noble Truths are the primary means of achieving Moksha, and they involve understanding the nature of suffering, its causes, its cessation, and the path to its cessation.

  2. The Four Noble Truths are secondary factors in achieving Moksha, and it is more important to focus on cultivating compassion and wisdom.

  3. The Four Noble Truths are irrelevant to achieving Moksha, and it is solely through the grace of Buddha that one can attain liberation.

  4. The Four Noble Truths are a hindrance to achieving Moksha, and it is necessary to renounce all worldly attachments and desires.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Buddhism, the Four Noble Truths are considered to be the primary means of achieving Moksha. It is believed that by understanding the nature of suffering, its causes, its cessation, and the path to its cessation, one can overcome ignorance and attain liberation.

According to the Sikhism school of thought, what is the role of simran (remembrance of God) in achieving Moksha?

  1. Simran is the primary means of achieving Moksha, and it involves constantly remembering and meditating on God.

  2. Simran is a secondary factor in achieving Moksha, and it is more important to focus on performing good deeds and avoiding bad deeds.

  3. Simran is irrelevant to achieving Moksha, and it is solely through the grace of God that one can attain liberation.

  4. Simran is a hindrance to achieving Moksha, and it is necessary to renounce all worldly attachments and desires.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Sikhism, simran is considered to be the primary means of achieving Moksha. It is believed that by constantly remembering and meditating on God, one can purify the mind and heart and gradually progress towards liberation.

In the Vaishnavism school of thought, what is the role of bhakti (devotion) in achieving Moksha?

  1. Bhakti is the primary means of achieving Moksha, and it involves loving and surrendering to God.

  2. Bhakti is a secondary factor in achieving Moksha, and it is more important to focus on cultivating knowledge and wisdom.

  3. Bhakti is irrelevant to achieving Moksha, and it is solely through the grace of God that one can attain liberation.

  4. Bhakti is a hindrance to achieving Moksha, and it is necessary to renounce all worldly attachments and desires.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Vaishnavism, bhakti is considered to be the primary means of achieving Moksha. It is believed that by loving and surrendering to God, one can overcome ignorance and attain liberation.

According to the Shaivism school of thought, what is the role of yoga and meditation in achieving Moksha?

  1. Yoga and meditation are the primary means of achieving Moksha, and they involve practicing physical postures, breathing exercises, and mental concentration.

  2. Yoga and meditation are secondary factors in achieving Moksha, and it is more important to focus on cultivating knowledge and wisdom.

  3. Yoga and meditation are irrelevant to achieving Moksha, and it is solely through the grace of God that one can attain liberation.

  4. Yoga and meditation are a hindrance to achieving Moksha, and it is necessary to renounce all worldly attachments and desires.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Shaivism, yoga and meditation are considered to be the primary means of achieving Moksha. It is believed that by practicing physical postures, breathing exercises, and mental concentration, one can purify the body and mind and gradually progress towards liberation.

In the Shaktism school of thought, what is the role of Shakti (divine feminine energy) in achieving Moksha?

  1. Shakti is the primary means of achieving Moksha, and it involves worshipping and communing with the divine feminine energy.

  2. Shakti is a secondary factor in achieving Moksha, and it is more important to focus on cultivating knowledge and wisdom.

  3. Shakti is irrelevant to achieving Moksha, and it is solely through the grace of God that one can attain liberation.

  4. Shakti is a hindrance to achieving Moksha, and it is necessary to renounce all worldly attachments and desires.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Shaktism, Shakti is considered to be the primary means of achieving Moksha. It is believed that by worshipping and communing with the divine feminine energy, one can overcome ignorance and attain liberation.

According to the Tantra school of thought, what is the role of rituals and mantras in achieving Moksha?

  1. Rituals and mantras are the primary means of achieving Moksha, and they involve performing specific actions and reciting sacred words.

  2. Rituals and mantras are secondary factors in achieving Moksha, and it is more important to focus on cultivating knowledge and wisdom.

  3. Rituals and mantras are irrelevant to achieving Moksha, and it is solely through the grace of God that one can attain liberation.

  4. Rituals and mantras are a hindrance to achieving Moksha, and it is necessary to renounce all worldly attachments and desires.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Tantra, rituals and mantras are considered to be the primary means of achieving Moksha. It is believed that by performing specific actions and reciting sacred words, one can purify the body and mind and gradually progress towards liberation.

In the Sufism school of thought, what is the role of love and devotion in achieving Moksha?

  1. Love and devotion are the primary means of achieving Moksha, and they involve loving and surrendering to God.

  2. Love and devotion are secondary factors in achieving Moksha, and it is more important to focus on cultivating knowledge and wisdom.

  3. Love and devotion are irrelevant to achieving Moksha, and it is solely through the grace of God that one can attain liberation.

  4. Love and devotion are a hindrance to achieving Moksha, and it is necessary to renounce all worldly attachments and desires.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In Sufism, love and devotion are considered to be the primary means of achieving Moksha. It is believed that by loving and surrendering to God, one can overcome ignorance and attain liberation.

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