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Question

Arrange the following chronologically from early to later period. 

A. Devala 

B. Gauḍapāda

 C. Kapila 

D. Iśvarakṛṣṇa 

E. Āsuri 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

The correct answer is
C, E, A, D, B

Philosophers Chronological Placement

To arrange the given individuals chronologically, we need to consider their approximate historical periods and contributions to Indian philosophy.

Chronological Ordering

Here is the approximate chronological order from early to later periods:

  1. Kapila (C): Considered the founder of Samkhya philosophy. He is placed very early, often cited around the 6th century BCE or earlier, though specifics are debated.
  2. Āsuri (E): Mentioned as a disciple or proponent of Samkhya philosophy, likely shortly after or contemporary with Kapila.
  3. Devala (A): A sage referenced in various ancient texts like the Mahabharata and Upanishads. His period is generally ancient, potentially around the 5th-3rd century BCE.
  4. Iśvarakṛṣṇa (D): Authored the foundational text of classical Samkhya, the Sāṅkhyakārikā. He is typically dated to the 4th or 5th century CE.
  5. Gauḍapāda (B): A significant philosopher, known for the Māṇḍukya Kārikā and contributions to Advaita Vedanta. He is usually placed around the 6th or 7th century CE.

Final Chronological Sequence

Based on the established historical periods, the correct chronological order is:

  • C. Kapila
  • E. Āsuri
  • A. Devala
  • D. Iśvarakṛṣṇa
  • B. Gauḍapāda

This corresponds to the sequence C, E, A, D, B.

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