Samadhi Meditation by Patanjali

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What distinguishes man from lower beings when it comes to struggle and planning?

  • Struggling without any purpose or goal
  • Relying solely on instinct for decision-making
  • Acting blindly without any conscious plan
  • Using the gift of his intellect to understand and plan (correct)

Why does the desire for knowledge arise in humans according to the text?

  • Due to the rational nature of man (correct)
  • To achieve immediate results of actions
  • To avoid struggle and planning
  • To enjoy a luxury in life

What is the primary purpose of philosophy according to the text?

  • To create a luxury lifestyle
  • To lead a life without understanding consequences
  • To follow instincts blindly
  • To satisfy the desire for knowledge (correct)

How is philosophy described in Indian literature?

<p>'The vision' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Indian schools believe can be achieved in terms of truth realization?

<p>Direct realization of truth (tattvadarsana) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of society does writing reflect, according to the text?

<p>Culture, lifestyle, society, and polity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is philosophy considered a necessity and not merely a luxury?

<p>It satisfies the reasonable desire for knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the evolution of different languages and literary bases according to the text?

<p>Invention of scripts and writing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does every Indian school believe about the realization of truth?

<p>'Tattvadarsana' - direct realization of truth is possible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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