GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN CULTURE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One could attain salvation by performing the Vedic sacrifices with all their rituals which needed the services of the priests. This was the belief of which school of Indian philosophy
A
Mimamsa
B
Nyaya
C
Vaisheshika
D
Vedanta
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Definition of a Vedic sacrifice Yajña, sacrifice, is an act by which we surrender something for the sake of the gods. Such an act must rest on a sacred authority (āgama), and serve for man’s salvation (śreyortha). The nature of the gift is of less importance.

Detailed explanation-2: -The eight-limbs of Yoga sutras highlight how to connect with the greater cosmic essence and enhance spirituality. It provides details on why it is important to conduct Vedic rituals for a person to attain the last ultimate goal of life which is Moksha.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mimamsa literally means the art of reasoning and interpretation. According to it, the Vedas contain the eternal truth. The principal object of this philosophy was to acquire heaven and salvation. The earliest work of this school is the Mimamsa-sutra of Jaimini.

There is 1 question to complete.