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What does the term 'Vedanta' signify?
What does the term 'Vedanta' signify?
- Knowledge and culmination (correct)
- The beginning of Vedic thought
- A monastic tradition
- The path to enlightenment
Which of the following best describes Brahman in Vedanta?
Which of the following best describes Brahman in Vedanta?
- An emotional being with limited powers
- A creator separate from the souls
- Finite existence and consciousness
- Infinite existence, consciousness, and bliss (correct)
What is the relationship between Atman and Brahman in Vedanta?
What is the relationship between Atman and Brahman in Vedanta?
- Atman is created by Brahman
- Atman is one with Brahman (correct)
- Atman is a flawed version of Brahman
- Atman is separate from Brahman
What is Akasha in the context of Vedanta?
What is Akasha in the context of Vedanta?
What does Prana represent in Vedanta philosophy?
What does Prana represent in Vedanta philosophy?
What is the purpose of Vedanta according to the teachings?
What is the purpose of Vedanta according to the teachings?
How is the concept of Mahat related to Akasha and Prana?
How is the concept of Mahat related to Akasha and Prana?
Which aspect does NOT represent the foundations of reality according to Vedanta?
Which aspect does NOT represent the foundations of reality according to Vedanta?
What is the ultimate goal in Vedanta?
What is the ultimate goal in Vedanta?
Which path in Vedanta emphasizes love and surrender to a personal deity?
Which path in Vedanta emphasizes love and surrender to a personal deity?
Who is considered the founder of the Purva Mimamsa school?
Who is considered the founder of the Purva Mimamsa school?
What does the term 'Mimamsa' primarily mean?
What does the term 'Mimamsa' primarily mean?
Which of the following yogas focuses on understanding the nature of reality and self?
Which of the following yogas focuses on understanding the nature of reality and self?
What distinguishes Purva Mimamsa from Uttara Mimamsa?
What distinguishes Purva Mimamsa from Uttara Mimamsa?
In Vedanta, which concept represents the individual soul?
In Vedanta, which concept represents the individual soul?
What practice is emphasized by Karma Yoga?
What practice is emphasized by Karma Yoga?
What is the main cognitive error illustrated by the example of identifying an object as 'my friend's phone'?
What is the main cognitive error illustrated by the example of identifying an object as 'my friend's phone'?
According to Anirvacaniya Khyativada, what leads to the misidentification of objects?
According to Anirvacaniya Khyativada, what leads to the misidentification of objects?
In the example of the misty forest, what did the person misidentify the rock as?
In the example of the misty forest, what did the person misidentify the rock as?
What role does memory play in the misidentification of objects according to the example given?
What role does memory play in the misidentification of objects according to the example given?
What is the primary characteristic of the error discussed in the philosophical context?
What is the primary characteristic of the error discussed in the philosophical context?
What does Advaita Vedanta primarily emphasize?
What does Advaita Vedanta primarily emphasize?
What psychological state can lead to the misperception of an object as a threat in the misty forest example?
What psychological state can lead to the misperception of an object as a threat in the misty forest example?
How is Maya described in the context of Advaita Vedanta?
How is Maya described in the context of Advaita Vedanta?
What does the term 'avidya' refer to in the context of Anirvacaniya Khyativada?
What does the term 'avidya' refer to in the context of Anirvacaniya Khyativada?
What role does the Jiva play in the dream metaphor of Advaita Vedanta?
What role does the Jiva play in the dream metaphor of Advaita Vedanta?
What does the misidentification in the example of the phone illustrate about human cognition?
What does the misidentification in the example of the phone illustrate about human cognition?
Which statement reflects the view of the waking state in Advaita Vedanta?
Which statement reflects the view of the waking state in Advaita Vedanta?
In Advaita Vedanta, what is atman primarily understood as?
In Advaita Vedanta, what is atman primarily understood as?
What does Advaita Vedanta ultimately suggest about the relationship between Jiva and Brahman?
What does Advaita Vedanta ultimately suggest about the relationship between Jiva and Brahman?
What does the concept of 'Maya' represent in the context of the dream metaphor?
What does the concept of 'Maya' represent in the context of the dream metaphor?
Which aspect of existence does Advaita Vedanta often denounce?
Which aspect of existence does Advaita Vedanta often denounce?
What is the primary explanation for causation in Mimamsa philosophy?
What is the primary explanation for causation in Mimamsa philosophy?
What happens to a seed when it is fried and sown in soil according to Mimamsa philosophy?
What happens to a seed when it is fried and sown in soil according to Mimamsa philosophy?
According to Mimansikas, what are the two types of souls discussed?
According to Mimansikas, what are the two types of souls discussed?
How is consciousness defined in relation to the self according to Mimansikas?
How is consciousness defined in relation to the self according to Mimansikas?
According to Kumarila, how does the knowledge of the self compare to the knowledge of external objects?
According to Kumarila, how does the knowledge of the self compare to the knowledge of external objects?
What does the Mimamsa philosophy suggest about the nature of the self after death?
What does the Mimamsa philosophy suggest about the nature of the self after death?
What is the status of the self in relation to impermanence as per Mimamsa philosophy?
What is the status of the self in relation to impermanence as per Mimamsa philosophy?
Which aspect of the self is not considered essential by Mimansikas?
Which aspect of the self is not considered essential by Mimansikas?
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Study Notes
Indian Philosophy - Overview of Orthodox Schools of Thought
- Focuses on various philosophical traditions in India, including Sankhya, Yoga, Nyaya, Vaiseṣika, Vedanta, and Purva Mimamsa.
Vedanta: Overview
- Explains reality through three foundations: Brahman (ultimate reality), Atman (individual soul), and Prakriti (changing universe).
- "Vedanta" translates to "end of Veda," representing a culmination of Vedic thought.
Vedanta: Brahman
- Brahman is characterized by infinite existence, consciousness, and bliss, and provides free will to individuals.
- Atman is eternal and unaffected by emotions or physical fluctuations, representing oneness with Brahman.
- Purpose of Vedanta includes self-discovery of this divine presence within.
Vedanta: Cycle of Akasha and Prana
- Universe matter originates from primordial akasha, while all universal forces derive from prana.
- Interaction of prana with akasha results in the creation of the universe.
- Akasha and prana can be unified into Mahat, the universal cosmic mind.
Vedanta: Schools of Vedanta
- Advaita Vedanta encompasses the idea of non-dualism, asserting that all existence stems from Brahman.
- Maya is viewed as creative energy that obscures true nature; self (Jiva) and ultimate self (Atman) are intrinsically connected.
Advaita Vedanta Concepts
- Brahman is likened to a dreamer, while the universe is the dream—temporary and illusory.
- Jiva represents the individual navigating this dream, whereas Atman signifies the true essence behind individual identities.
- The enlightenment process is akin to waking from the dream of illusion.
Vedanta: Path to Liberation
- Three primary yogas guide spiritual realization: Jnana Yoga (knowledge), Bhakti Yoga (devotion), and Karma Yoga (selfless action).
- Moksha is the ultimate goal, representing liberation from the cycle of samsara through recognizing Atman as Brahman.
Purva Mimamsa: Overview
- Derived from Sanskrit for "critical inquiry," emphasizes Vedic ritualism as a means to transcendence.
- Founded by Jaimini; key interpretations by Kumarila Bhatta and Prabhakara Mishra.
Purva Mimamsa: Epistemology
- Explores theories of error, highlighting the distinction between perception and memory that can lead to potential misconceptions.
- Anirvacaniya Khyativada suggests that ignorance causes misapprehensions of reality.
Purva Mimamsa: Metaphysics
- The theory of causation posits that every effect is rooted in potent energy within its cause, influencing observable phenomena.
- Two types of souls exist: liberated and living souls, emphasizing the imperishable nature of the self.
- Consciousness is viewed as a temporary attribute rather than an inherent quality of the self.
Purva Mimamsa: Nature of Self
- Self is categorized as eternal and independent of physical death, with its essence extending beyond the individual's lifetime.
- Kumarila highlights the distinction in knowledge of the self compared to external knowledge, positioning the self as an object of self-awareness.
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