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Who among the following is not related to the Philosophy of Vedanta?
Solution & Analysis
Answer: B
Concept
Vedanta is based on the Upanishads, while other systems like Kashmir Shaivism have their own distinct Tantric and Agamic foundations.Explanation
Abhinavagupta was a 10th-century polymath from Kashmir and the primary exponent of the Trika system (Kashmir Shaivism). Shankaracharya (A), Ramanuja (C), and Madhvacharya (D) are all pillars of the Vedantic tradition (Advaita, Vishishtadvaita, and Dvaita respectively).Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Option B is correct. Abhinavagupta is the master of Shaiva Tantra and aesthetics, not the Vedantic Upanishadic exegesis.
Logic 2: While both Shankara and Abhinavagupta discuss non-duality, their scriptures (Upanishads vs. Shaiva Agamas) and methods differ fundamentally.