pyq/2013/philosophy-optional-i/5

Write short answers to the following in about 150 words each :

(a) Analyse the relation between the theory of saptabhanginaya and anekantavada. (10 marks, 150 words)

(b) Explain the Buddhists' position of 'Impermanence' and show how the idea of Impermanence leads to the theory of momentariness of reality. (10 marks, 150 words)

(c) How is the pramanya (validity/truth) of a statement determined? Examine, in this context, the theory of paratah-pramanyavada. (10 marks, 150 words)

(d) Explain the possibility of jivanmukti. Critically compare it with the Yoga account of kaivalya. (10 marks, 150 words)

(e) Explain Sri Aurobindo's conception of cosmic salvation through spiritual evolution of the individual. (10 marks, 150 words)