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Indian Philosophy and Aesthetics
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Indian philosophy spans diverse concepts from Buddhist teachings and practices to ancient aesthetics. This collection covers meditation rules, spiritual enlightenment, and cultural expressions like Odissi. These topics are vital for general awareness in civil services and state exams.
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Indian Philosophy and Aesthetics Questions
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Hinduism
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Christianity
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Buddhism
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After witnessing the immense suffering caused by the Kalinga War, Asoka embraced Buddhism, which emphasizes non-violence and compassion. Hinduism and Christianity are not the religions he converted to following this event.
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"the life"
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"the way"
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"the truth"
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"yin-yang"
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Daoism (or Taoism) is derived from the Chinese word 'Dao', which translates to 'the way' or 'the path'.
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eta
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nirvana
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hiragana
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kami
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Eta were an outcast group in feudal Japan who performed tasks considered impure by Buddhist and Shinto standards, such as butchery or leatherworking.
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Sin
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Are manipulated by the gods
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Are ignorant
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Care too much
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Jainism teaches that the soul is trapped in the cycle of rebirth due to ignorance of its true nature and the accumulation of karma.
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Jainism posits that the soul (jiva) is eternal and has existed without beginning, though it may be obscured by karma.
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Monotheistic
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Polytheistic
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Atheistic
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Pantheistic
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Jainism is often categorized as polytheistic in some academic contexts due to the veneration of various Tirthankaras and celestial beings, although it lacks a creator god.
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Jain philosophy describes 14 stages of spiritual development, known as Gunasthanas, that a soul must pass through to achieve liberation.
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A prayer that all Jains recite
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A religious text pf prayers
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What your soul does to attract karma
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A Jain priest
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Kashaya refers to the passions (anger, pride, deceit, and greed) that cause the soul to attract karma, thereby binding it to the cycle of rebirth.
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Evil
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Goodness
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Passion
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Peace
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Kashaya refers to the passions or defilements that cloud the soul and bind it to karma. It is a central concept in Jain psychology regarding the causes of karmic influx.
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Karma
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Dharma
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Moksha
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Siddha
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In Jainism, karma is viewed as a subtle physical substance that attaches to the soul due to actions, thoughts, and passions. This accumulation obscures the soul's natural qualities.
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A Jain priest
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A liberated soul
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An ascetic
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A helper of the ascetics
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A Siddha is a soul that has attained liberation (moksha) and resides in the highest state of existence. They are free from all karmic bondage.
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Correct Faith
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Correct Knowledge
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Correct Conduct
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Correct Worship
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The Three Jewels (Ratnatraya) of Jainism are Correct Faith (Samyak Darshana), Correct Knowledge (Samyak Jnana), and Correct Conduct (Samyak Charitra). Correct Worship is not one of the three.
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The ten-rings of Mahavira
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The twelve-limbed basket
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The fourteen-arms of Indus
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The book of Jain
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The canonical texts of the Shvetambara tradition are traditionally referred to as the twelve Angas (limbs).
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Karma
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Dharma
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Digambara
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Agamas
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The Agamas are the canonical texts of Jainism, specifically those preserved by the Shvetambara tradition.