Chhattisgarh P.C.S. Prelims 2019

Schools of Vedanta

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Sankaras philosophy is called as-

Solution & Analysis

Answer: D

Concept Advaita Vedanta is the pinnacle of Indian non-dualistic thought, suggesting that the diverse world is an illusion (Maya) and the only reality is the undifferentiated Brahman.

Explanation Adi Shankara argued that 'Brahman is Truth, the World is False, and the individual soul is none other than Brahman' (*Brahma Satyam Jagan Mithya*).

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Option D is correct. While 'Monism' is a Western equivalent, 'Non-dualism' (Advaita) is the specific and accurate term used for Shankara’s system.
Logic 2: It posits that ignorance (Avidya) creates the perception of duality, which is removed only by true knowledge (Jnana).

Active Recall

Question

What is 'Maya' in Advaita Vedanta?

Answer

Maya is the cosmic illusion that makes the singular Brahman appear as a world of multiple objects and selves.

Core Insight

Shankara's philosophy was a landmark in Indian thought, providing a unified intellectual defense of Vedic tradition against the challenge of Buddhism.