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In Sankhya the equilibrium of the three gunas is called

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Prakriti

In Sāṃkhya, primordial Prakriti is the equilibrium of sattva, rajas and tamas. When their balance is disturbed, the process of evolution unfolds; Purusha is distinct from these gunas.

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Important Questions from Indian schools of philosophy

  1. Match the LIST-I with LIST-IIChoose the correct answer from the options given below:
     

     LIST-I (Concept) LIST-II (Philosophy)
    APanch-sheelIUpnishad
    BPanch-koshIIYoga
    CPanch-MahabhutIIIJainism
    DPanch-MahavratIVBuddhism
  2. Arrange the following five sheaths of consciousness in chronological order:
    A. Pranamaya
    B. Anandmaya
    C. Annamaya
    D. Vijnanmaya
    E. Manomaya
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
  3. Which of the following is NOT one of the 'Panch Mahavrata'?
  4. Vidya is the disciplined and systematic knowledge of the self and the environment attained through precise observation and critical reasoning.
  5. Which of the following are not 'Purusharthas'
    A. Dharma
    B. Tridosha
    C. Artha
    D. Ashrama
    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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