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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsThe Buddha taught that suffering and unhappiness is caused because
1. We have cravings and desires which often cannot be fulfilled.
2. We do not practice immobile asceticism.
3. The basic condition of the existence of nature is suffering.
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
Buddha taught that sometimes, even if we get what we want, we are not satisfied, and want even more (or want other things). The Buddha described this as thirst or tanha.
He taught that this constant craving could be removed by following moderation in everything. Buddha was against the passive dying out of karma by practicing immobile asceticism. He said one cannot be liberated by this practice that involves sitting motionlessly for extended periods of time.Incorrect
Buddha taught that sometimes, even if we get what we want, we are not satisfied, and want even more (or want other things). The Buddha described this as thirst or tanha.
He taught that this constant craving could be removed by following moderation in everything. Buddha was against the passive dying out of karma by practicing immobile asceticism. He said one cannot be liberated by this practice that involves sitting motionlessly for extended periods of time. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsMadhyamaka and Yogacara are philosophical traditions related to
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Madhyamaka and Yogācāra are the two main philosophical trajectories associated with the Mahāyāna stream of Buddhist thought. Madhyamaka refers to a tradition of Buddhist philosophy and practice founded by the Indian philosopher Nāgārjuna (c. 150-250 CE). The foundational text of the Mādhyamaka tradition is Nāgārjuna’s Mūlamadhyamakakārikā. Madhyamaka thought had a major influence on the subsequent development of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. It is the dominant interpretation of Buddhist philosophy in Tibetan Buddhism and has also been influential in East Asian Buddhist thought.
Yogacara is an influential tradition of Buddhist philosophy and psychology emphasizing the study of cognition, perception, and consciousness through the interior lens of meditative and yogic practices.Incorrect
Madhyamaka and Yogācāra are the two main philosophical trajectories associated with the Mahāyāna stream of Buddhist thought. Madhyamaka refers to a tradition of Buddhist philosophy and practice founded by the Indian philosopher Nāgārjuna (c. 150-250 CE). The foundational text of the Mādhyamaka tradition is Nāgārjuna’s Mūlamadhyamakakārikā. Madhyamaka thought had a major influence on the subsequent development of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition. It is the dominant interpretation of Buddhist philosophy in Tibetan Buddhism and has also been influential in East Asian Buddhist thought.
Yogacara is an influential tradition of Buddhist philosophy and psychology emphasizing the study of cognition, perception, and consciousness through the interior lens of meditative and yogic practices. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements about Kathakali.
1. Kathakali has its source in Ramanattam and Krishnattam.
2. It is also closely related to ancient martial-arts performance.
3. It involves both dance and drama.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
In the temples of Kerala, two forms of dance-drama, Ramanattam and Krishnattam, evolved under the patronage of feudal lords, narrating episodes from Ramayana and Mahabharata. These folk drama traditions latter became the source of Kathakali. It is closely related to Koodiyattam (Sanskrit darama tradition) and other ancient martial-arts performance also.
It involves both dance and drama and the two cannot be clearly separated.Incorrect
In the temples of Kerala, two forms of dance-drama, Ramanattam and Krishnattam, evolved under the patronage of feudal lords, narrating episodes from Ramayana and Mahabharata. These folk drama traditions latter became the source of Kathakali. It is closely related to Koodiyattam (Sanskrit darama tradition) and other ancient martial-arts performance also.
It involves both dance and drama and the two cannot be clearly separated. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following martial arts in India and the places they are mainly associated with.
1. Kalaripayattu – Originated in Tamil Nadu
2. Thang-ta – Tripura
3. Mardani Khel – Maharashtra
Which of the above are incorrectly matched?Correct
Kalaripayattu – One of the oldest martial arts in India, Kalaripayattu, although practiced in most parts of southern India, originated in the state of Kerala in the 4th century A. D.
Thang-ta – Created by the Meitei people of Manipur, Thang-ta is an armed martial art that finds its mention in the most lethal combat forms.
Mardani Khel – This is a traditional Maharashtrian armed martial art, which is practiced widely in the district of Kolhapur.Incorrect
Kalaripayattu – One of the oldest martial arts in India, Kalaripayattu, although practiced in most parts of southern India, originated in the state of Kerala in the 4th century A. D.
Thang-ta – Created by the Meitei people of Manipur, Thang-ta is an armed martial art that finds its mention in the most lethal combat forms.
Mardani Khel – This is a traditional Maharashtrian armed martial art, which is practiced widely in the district of Kolhapur. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsSaptamatrikas are a group of seven female deities worshipped in Hinduism as personifying the energy of their respective consorts. They are
1. Brahmani
2. Maheshvari
3. Lakshmi
4. Varahi
5. Saraswati
Select the correct answer code:Correct
Who are Saptamatrikas?
They are a group of seven female deities worshipped in Hinduism as personifying the energy of their respective consorts.
They are Brahmani (wife of Brahma), Maheshvari (wife of Shiva), Kaumari (wife of Kumara), Vaishnavi (wife of Vishnu), Varahi (wife of Varaha, or the boar, an avatar [incarnation] of Vishnu), Indrani (wife of Indra), and Chamunda, or Yami (wife of Yama).
There are references of Saptamatrika worship in early Kadamba copper plates as well as early Chalukyas and Eastern Chalukya copper plates.Incorrect
Who are Saptamatrikas?
They are a group of seven female deities worshipped in Hinduism as personifying the energy of their respective consorts.
They are Brahmani (wife of Brahma), Maheshvari (wife of Shiva), Kaumari (wife of Kumara), Vaishnavi (wife of Vishnu), Varahi (wife of Varaha, or the boar, an avatar [incarnation] of Vishnu), Indrani (wife of Indra), and Chamunda, or Yami (wife of Yama).
There are references of Saptamatrika worship in early Kadamba copper plates as well as early Chalukyas and Eastern Chalukya copper plates.
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