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What is the meaning of the name Shruti (श्रुति)?
What is the meaning of the name Shruti (श्रुति)?
- Knowledge derived from scientific experiments
- Knowledge of the external world
- Internal knowledge (correct)
- Knowledge derived from empirical observations
What distinguishes the Vedas as pre-historic texts?
What distinguishes the Vedas as pre-historic texts?
- They were written down around 1500 BCE
- They have origins dating back to 5000-8000 BCE (correct)
- They consist of hymns from the earliest human civilization
- The strict discipline around language preserving them over generations
In the context of the Vedas, what is the significance of Rishis who composed them?
In the context of the Vedas, what is the significance of Rishis who composed them?
- They practiced Patanjali Yoga Sutra
- They conducted empirical research
- They followed a strictly scientific framework
- They had a vision beyond the physical world (correct)
How did the Vedas manage to survive with perfection according to the text?
How did the Vedas manage to survive with perfection according to the text?
Which aspect differentiates the Vedas from other ancient texts according to the information provided?
Which aspect differentiates the Vedas from other ancient texts according to the information provided?
Shruti is described as being:
Shruti is described as being:
What is the significance of the term 'Apaurusheya' in relation to Shruti?
What is the significance of the term 'Apaurusheya' in relation to Shruti?
How is the truth in Shruti differentiated from other forms of communication?
How is the truth in Shruti differentiated from other forms of communication?
What is the concept of 'darshan' as related to the truth in Shruti?
What is the concept of 'darshan' as related to the truth in Shruti?
In what state is Shruti said to be potentially available to every human being?
In what state is Shruti said to be potentially available to every human being?
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