Identifying the Atharvaveda Upanishad: Pipaladi Branch
The question asks us to identify the specific Upanishad that is associated with the 'Pipaladi' branch (or shakha) of the Atharvaveda. Upanishads are ancient Sanskrit texts containing some of the central philosophical concepts and ideas of Hinduism. They form the theoretical part of the Vedas, and are usually found at the end of each Veda, hence they are also called Vedanta.
Vedic Connections of the Upanishads
Different Upanishads are associated with different Vedas and their respective branches. Let's examine the options provided:
- Ishavasyopanisad: This Upanishad belongs to the Shukla Yajurveda.
- Kenopnisad: This Upanishad is associated with the Kena branch of the Samaveda.
- Prashnopnisad: This Upanishad is part of the Atharvaveda and is linked to the Pippalada (Pipaladi) school or branch. It features six sages asking questions to Sage Pippalada about the nature of reality, the cosmos, and the self.
- Mundakopnisad: This Upanishad also belongs to the Atharvaveda but is traditionally associated with the Shaunaka branch, not the Pipaladi branch.
Conclusion: The Pipaladi Branch Upanishad
Based on the traditional affiliations:
- The Prashnopnisad is directly connected to the Pipaladi (Pippalada) branch of the Atharvaveda.
- While the Mundakopnisad is also from the Atharvaveda, it belongs to a different branch (Shaunaka).
Therefore, the Upanishad related to the Pipaladi branch of the Atharvaveda is the Prashnopnisad.
Important Questions from Philosophy
Who among the following is best known for his plays 'Yayati' and 'Tughlaq'?
With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes.
2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property during the lifetime of the father, whereas in the Dayabhaga system, it is only after the death of the father that the sons can claim right to the property.
3. The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters related to ‘the property held by both male and female members of a family.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
With reference to the history of philosophical thought in India, consider the following statements regarding Sankhya school:
1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of the soul.
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.
List - I (Philosopher) List - II (Philosophy) A. Ramanuja 1. Suddhadvait B. Madhavacharya 2. Dvaitadvait C. Nimbarka 3. Dvaita D. Vallabhacharya 4. Vishishtadvaita Panchavati, a key part of the Valmiki Ramayana is located in which state of India?
