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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?

'The vision' Signup and view all the answers

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

Direct realization of truth (tattvadarsana) Signup and view all the answers

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

Culture, lifestyle, society, and polity Signup and view all the answers

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

It satisfies the reasonable desire for knowledge Signup and view all the answers

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

Invention of scripts and writing Signup and view all the answers

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

'Tattvadarsana' - direct realization of truth is possible Signup and view all the answers