Question
When prefixed with "sa-," this term describes Brahman "with attributes," devotion to whom in the form of Vishnu was emphasized by Ramanuja. For 10 points each:
[10m] Identify this philosophical term from Samkhya philosophy, which is often translated as "quality." In the Gita, Krishna teaches that all things have a mix of such qualities, including sattva.
ANSWER: guṇas [or saguna]
[10h] Emphasis on saguna and nirguna Brahman distinguish Ramanuja's Vishishtadvaita and Shankara's Advaita traditions within this school of Hindu philosophy, which takes its name from its emphasis on the Upanishads.
ANSWER: Vedanta [or Vishishtadvaita Vedanta; or Advaita Vedanta]
[10e] There are this many gunas in Samkhya thought and this many sources in the Vedanta's Prasthanatrayi. This many forms of Brahman make up a set of deities often likened to the Christian Godhead.
ANSWER: three [or trimurti]
<Clark Smith , Philosophy - Mixed/Any>
Summary
| 2023 NASAT | 06/17/2023 | Y | 1 | 10.00 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Data
| Virginia | Asia B | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |