UPPCS Prelims 2022

Vedantic Philosophy

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: **List-I (Philosopher)** A. Ramanuja B. Madhavacharya C. Nimbarka D. Vallabhacharya **List-II (Philosophy)** 1. Suddhadvait 2. Dvaitadvait 3. Dvaita 4. Vishishtadvaita

Solution & Analysis

Answer: B

Concept The medieval Bhakti movement was supported by various Vedantic philosophical schools that interpreted the relationship between God and the individual soul differently.

Explanation Ramanuja propounded Vishishtadvaita (Qualified Monism). Madhavacharya taught Dvaita (Dualism). Nimbarka promoted Dvaitadvaita (Dual-Non-Dualism). Vallabhacharya established Suddhadvaita (Pure Non-Dualism).

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: A matches 4, B matches 3, C matches 2, and D matches 1. This sequence corresponds to Option B.
Logic 2: These schools represent a spectrum ranging from absolute dualism (Madhavacharya) to various forms of modified non-dualism that prioritize personal devotion (Bhakti).

Active Recall

Question

Which of these philosophers emphasized the grace (Pushti) of Krishna?

Answer

Vallabhacharya, through his Suddhadvaita philosophy and the Pushtimarg tradition.

Core Insight

These philosophies provided the intellectual framework that transformed emotional Bhakti into a sustainable theological tradition in India.