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The Vaishnava School of Hindu Philosophy

The Vaishnava School of Hindu Philosophy is one of the major schools of Hinduism. It is based on the belief that Vishnu is the supreme god and that he is the source of all creation. The Vaishnava school has a long history and has been influential in many parts of the world.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the supreme god in Vaishnavism?

  1. Shiva
  2. Brahma
  3. Vishnu
  4. Durga
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the goal of Vaishnavism?

  1. To achieve moksha
  2. To become one with Vishnu
  3. To live a virtuous life
  4. To worship Vishnu
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the four main Vaishnava sects?

  1. Sri Vaishnavism
  2. Madhvacharya Vaishnavism
  3. Nimbarka Vaishnavism
  4. Ramanuja Vaishnavism
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the founder of Sri Vaishnavism?

  1. Ramanuja
  2. Madhvacharya
  3. Nimbarka
  4. Vallabhacharya
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main teaching of Ramanuja?

  1. Vishnu is the supreme god
  2. The soul is identical to Brahman
  3. The world is an illusion
  4. Bhakti is the path to salvation
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the founder of Madhvacharya Vaishnavism?

  1. Ramanuja
  2. Madhvacharya
  3. Nimbarka
  4. Vallabhacharya
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main teaching of Madhvacharya?

  1. Vishnu is the supreme god
  2. The soul is identical to Brahman
  3. The world is an illusion
  4. Dvaita is the true nature of reality
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the founder of Nimbarka Vaishnavism?

  1. Ramanuja
  2. Madhvacharya
  3. Nimbarka
  4. Vallabhacharya
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main teaching of Nimbarka?

  1. Vishnu is the supreme god
  2. The soul is identical to Brahman
  3. The world is an illusion
  4. Dvaitadvaita is the true nature of reality
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is the founder of Ramanuja Vaishnavism?

  1. Ramanuja
  2. Madhvacharya
  3. Nimbarka
  4. Vallabhacharya
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main teaching of Ramanuja?

  1. Vishnu is the supreme god
  2. The soul is identical to Brahman
  3. The world is an illusion
  4. Vishishtadvaita is the true nature of reality
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the most important text in Vaishnavism?

  1. The Bhagavad Gita
  2. The Upanishads
  3. The Vishnu Purana
  4. The Srimad Bhagavatam
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of Vishnu in Vaishnavism?

  1. He is the creator of the universe
  2. He is the preserver of the universe
  3. He is the destroyer of the universe
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the role of the devotee in Vaishnavism?

  1. To worship Vishnu
  2. To meditate on Vishnu
  3. To serve Vishnu
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the ultimate goal of the Vaishnava devotee?

  1. To achieve moksha
  2. To become one with Vishnu
  3. To live a virtuous life
  4. To worship Vishnu
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