pyq/2017/philosophy-optional-i/7

(a) How do Mādhyamikas, Yogācāravādins and Sarvāstivādins differ among themselves concerning the nature of reality ? How do Sarvāstivādins differ among themselves with regard to knowledgeability of reality ? (20 marks)

(b) How does Sri Aurobindo's integral yoga help in the realization of supramental consciousness? Discuss. (15 marks)

(c) Distinguish between vivartavāda and pariṇāmavāda with reference to causation and explain how in the light of these theories Sankara and Ramanuja differ on the status of the world. (15 marks)