Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements about Samkhya philosophy

1. True knowledge can be attained by scientific tenets of perception, inference and hearing
2. Moksha can be attained by acquisition of True Knowledge

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Samkhya is the oldest of all philosophies put forth by the sage Kapila. It is a dualistic philosophy with Purusha (soul) and Prakriti (nature) in it. Advaita Vedanta derives its base from Sankhya School. Sankhya also devolves philosophical basis for Yoga. It emphasizes the attainment of knowledge of self through meditation and concentration. Moksha can be attained by acquisition of True Knowledge. True knowledge can be attained by scientific tenets of perception, inference and hearing