Indian Ethics – notes and links Jinesh R. Sheth NET – Unit III https://mcjmumbai.academia.edu/JineshSheth Last updated: 22nd Oct. 2020_3.0.

1. Varṇa, Āśrama, , Puruṣārtha, Ṛṇa, Ṛta – a. Refer to Wikipedia articles once (hyperlinked above) – although it is not advisable for research purposes, but the entries are quite informative to begin with. b. There is a nice chapter by M. Hiriyanna on Puruṣārtha (see here). c. https://www.rajras.in/index.php/concept-of-rit-rta-rin-rna/ d. Principles of Hindu Ethics (A good paper on Vārṇa, Āśrama and Puruṣārtha) 2. Preyas and Śreyas a. Kathopaniṣad, 1.2.2 b. Meaning of Śreyas and Preyas 3. From Gītā a. Sthita Prajña – 2.55 onwards (till the end of the second chapter). b. Lokasaṃgraha - 3.20; 3.25 c. Svadharma - 3.35 d. Niṣkāma Karma Yoga – 2.47 i. Try referring to commentaries on Gītā of these respective verses. ii. Also, look out for the reference tab in the above links of Gītā. 4. Apūrva – Radhakrishnan, S.; Indian Philosophy, Vol. 2, p. 421-22 a. Itikartvyatā, Sādhya-Sādhana b. Bhaṭṭa Mīṃāṃsā Model Of Communication c. https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/25297/10/10_chapter%205.pdf 5. Adṛṣṭa, Law of Karma: Ethical Implications – see ‘discussions’ on Karma wiki entry. a. Unseen force; Law of Moral Retribution b. Problem of Evil – is the theory a plausible solution? c. Determinism vs. Free Will d. Karma Doctrine and Freedom – Paper by Prof. Pradeep Gokhale 6. Aṣṭāṅga Yoga 7. Jainism a. Samvara-nirjarā (for more, see Tattvārtha Sūtra, chp. 9, sūtra 1-3). b. Tri-Ratna and Pañca-Vrata (for more, see Tattvārtha Sūtra, chp. 1, sūtra 1, 2, 4; and Chp. 7, sūtra 1) 8. a. Upāya Kuśala i. https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.2011080309570 1767 ii. https://www.learnreligions.com/upaya-skillful-or-expedient-means-450018 b. Brahmavihāra Indian Ethics – notes and links Jinesh R. Sheth NET – Unit III https://mcjmumbai.academia.edu/JineshSheth Last updated: 22nd Oct. 2020_3.0.

i. (2.98) Near and far enemies of brahmavihāras ii. Maitri, Mudita, Karuṇā, Upekṣā c. Bodhi Sattva i. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodhisattva - ii. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahayana#Buddhas_and_bodhisattvas 9. Cārvāka’s Hedonism a. See pg. 187-88 of Glossary of Indian Philosophy Terms b. See Datta and Chatterjee, pg. 73-77 c. See Dasgupta, Vol. 3, pp. 549-550 10. Common Sources: a) Glossary of Indian Philosophical Terms b) Radhakrishnan, Indian Philosophy, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 c) Vedānta – All five systems (my notes) 11. Practice yourself – excel sheet (created by Dr. Krishnan V H) a. There are two sheets – paper 2 and paper 3 b. The column marked in yellow (k) is where you have to enter the option – a, b, c or d. c. It must be entered in the row of the question itself (have solved the 1st question in both the sheets as sample). d. The column L will automatically evaluate your option and give marks. e. Although majority of the questions and their answers are verified, in case of any discrepancies in the answer key, neither I nor Dr. Krishnan is responsible. So you may consult the textbook and confirm the same. 12. Previous Years Papers (Thanks to Dr. Krishnan V H)

i. Philosophy Answer Key (UGC NET December 2013 Paper II)

ii. Philosophy Answer Key (UGC NET December 2013 Paper III)

iii. Philosophy Answer Key (UGC NET August 2016 Paper II)

iv. Philosophy Answer Key (UGC NET August 2016 Paper III)

v. Philosophy Answer Key (UGC NET July 2016 Paper II)

vi. Philosophy Answer Key (UGC NET July 2016 Paper III) vii. Philosophy Answer Key (UGC NET December 2015 Paper II) viii. Philosophy Answer Key (UGC NET December 2015 Paper III) Indian Ethics – notes and links Jinesh R. Sheth NET – Unit III https://mcjmumbai.academia.edu/JineshSheth Last updated: 22nd Oct. 2020_3.0.

ix. Philosophy Answer Key (UGC NET June 2014 Paper II)

x. Philosophy Answer Key (UGC NET June 2014 Paper III)

xi. Philosophy Answer Key (UGC NET December 2014 Paper II)

xii. Philosophy Answer Key (UGC NET December 2014 Paper III)

xiii. Philosophy Answer Key (UGC NET June 2012 Paper II)

xiv. Philosophy Answer Key (UGC NET June 2012 Paper III)

xv. Philosophy Answer Key (UGC NET June 2013 Paper II)

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xix. Philosophy Answer Key (UGC NET June 2015 Paper II)

xx. Philosophy Answer Key (UGC NET June 2015 Paper III)

xxi. Philosophy Answer Key (Rajasthan PSC Paper II 29-10-2014) xxii. Philosophy Answer Key (Rajasthan PSC Paper III 29-10-2014) xxiii. Philosophy Answer Key (Rajasthan PSC Paper II 20-02-2013) xxiv. Philosophy Answer Key (Rajasthan PSC Paper II 31-12-2014)

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