Matijñāna Basis in Jainism
In Jain philosophy, Matijñāna represents the first stage of direct or inferential knowledge. It is a fundamental concept within Jaina epistemology.
Components of Matijñāna
Matijñāna is specifically based on the interaction between:
- Senses: The external sensory organs (like sight, sound, smell, taste, touch).
- Mind: The internal cognitive faculty responsible for processing information received through the senses.
Therefore, Matijñāna arises from sensory perception combined with mental apprehension and understanding.
Important Questions from Indian Philosophy and Education
Match the Book given in the List I with their respective Author given in the List II
List I List II Book Author A. Karma Yoga I. M. K. Gandhi B. Women and Evil II. Sri Aurobindo C. Ethical Religion III. Swami Vivekananda D. Synthesis of Yoga IV. Nel Noddings V. J. Krishnamurthy Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Match the School of Philosophy given in List I with the respective Metaphysics given in List II:
List I List II School of Philosophy Metaphysics A. Idealism I. The world is "characterised throughout by process and change" B. Realism II. The cosmos is made up of number of entities having various relations to one another and various qualities C. Naturalism III. A surrounding world which is spiritual D. Pragmatism IV. Nature in terms of process rather than either substance or structure Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
The primary belief of Existentialism is:
J. Krishnamurthy believed that 'teaching' means:
A. Giving or receiving something
B. Studying first and then translating into actions
C. Sharing together
D. Helping students to pass examination
E. Realising the 'self
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Arrange the 'puruśārthas' in the correct sequence-
(A) Mokşa
(B) Dharma
(C) Kāma
(D) Artha
