pyq/2018/philosophy-optional-i/7

(a) Give a comparative exposition of the concept of Mokṣa as found in the systems of Viśiṣṭādvaita, Dvaita, Śuddhādvaita and Acintyabhedābheda. (20 marks)

(b) How do the Advaita Vedāntins react to the Prakṛtipariṇāmavāda of the Sāṁkhya philosophy? How do the Sāṁkhyas defend their own position in this regard? Discuss. (15 marks)

(c) How does Rāmānuja refute the doctrine of Māyā as propounded by Śankara? Why is Māyā needed by both Rāmānuja and Śankara to establish their doctrines? Discuss. (15 marks)