EDUCATION UGC NET
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
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Question
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The Gunas
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Structure of things
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Substratum of knowledge
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All of these
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Detailed explanation-1: -As in Samkhya, the self is distinguished from the mind (chitta): the mind is viewed as an object, an aggregate. This argument is used to prove the existence of a self other than the mind. The mental state is not self-intimating; it is known in introspection. It cannot know both itself and its object.
Detailed explanation-2: -The highest of the three is sattva (essence), the principle of light, goodness and intelligence. Rajas (dust) is the principle of change, energy and passion, while tamas (darkness) appears as inactivity, dullness, heaviness and despair.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sankhya works on the concept of prakriti and purusha. The Sankhya Philosophy believes in the presence of two bodies which are a secular body and subtle matters that continue with a person even after death. The study of Sankhya philosophy is mainly known for its assumption of gunas (qualities), which are: 1.