Model Answer Keys S.Y.B.A III - 53110 Q1A. Note on Vedic

 Meaning of Cosmology  Introduction about  Origin of Universe as explained in Veda  Traces in Purusa Sukta and Nasadiya sukta

B. Classification of Various Schools of  Introduction to Indian Philosophy  Traditional Classification - Heterodox and Orthodox  Astika and Nastika  Classification on the basis of Methods  Empiricist, Rationalist, Authoritative C. General Features of the Darsanas in Indian Philosophy

 Meaning of Darsana  Emphasis on Spirituality  Concept of Liberation  Purushartha concept  Humanitarian Values

Q2.A. Carvaka View about the self

 Introduction - Carvaka  Views of self based on their  Eternality of soul is rejected, Soul does not exist  Rejects the other worldly soul, accepts notion of material soul

B. Carvaka theory of  Perception as the only valid source of knowledge  Sensory - Laukik anubhav  Rejection of C. Carvaka theory of

 Egoistic Hedonism  Individual ends are prior to others  'Eat, enjoy and merry'-  Material life is only real so to live and enjoy fully  and are only two Purusartha

Q3.A. Jaina Classification of

 Introduction - Jaina Philosophy  Extended Substance and non extended substance  Astikeya are further divided into the living and non living Substance  , Adharma tattva, - Medium of Motion and Rest,  Akasa- Space, Kala- Time  -Matter

B. Jaina theory of Syadavada  Theory of relativity of knowledge  Etymological root of syad is 'perhaps' or 'maybe'  No single proposition can express the of reality fuly  theory of seven conditioned predications- saptibhanginyaya C. Nature of Anuvrata in Jaina  Introduction Jaina Ethics  Observance of small vows  Moderate version of mahavratas, for married persons  Abstinence from gross violence, gross falsehood, gross stealing  to follow brahmacharya- to be content with one's wife  to limit one's possesions

Q4.A. Buddhist view of suffering with respect to four noble

 Transient nature of the world and suffering in human life  The essence of Buddha's enlightenment -  There is suffering, there is a cause of suffering,  suffering can be stopped, there is specific way to stop the suffering B. Buddhist theory of Anatmavada  According to Buddha there is no self existing, which is said to have the so called continuity and memory  denies the of eternal soul  the self is an aggregate of ever changing mental and bodily process C. Buddhist theory of momentariness

 Life and the world is believed to be stream of  the transitory nature of reality  everything is a phenomenon enduring for a moment and then passing away  All existing things are a sum total of impermanent qualities

Q5. A. Upanishadic notion of  Etymological meaning of Brahman  Upanishad emphasizes identity between atman and Brahman  Brahman is considered as cause and source of the world  Brahman is existence, subtle essence and substratum of all things B.Carvaka view on God  Perception as source of knowledge  denial of  material world is only real C.  Doctrine of many-sidedness of reality  Every object has more than one attribute  Ordinary mortal can see object only from one stand point at a time  Object can be viewed in different ways D.Eight fold path in  The four noble discusses the way towards liberation  Noble path consist in acquisition of following things  Right views, Right speech, Right conduct, Right livelihood, Right effort, Right mindfulness, Right Concentration

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