Vaishnava theology (Vaikhanasa): Identify the fivefold conception of Vishnu. From the items listed — brahman, purusha, prakriti, satya, achyuta, aniruddha — select the five that constitute the Vaikhanasa fivefold conception. Choose the correct set.
General Knowledge
Indian History
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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ABrahman, Purusha, Satya, Achyuta, Aniruddha
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BBrahman, Purusha, Prakriti, Satya, Achyuta
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CPurusha, Prakriti, Satya, Achyuta, Aniruddha
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DBrahman, Prakriti, Satya, Achyuta, Aniruddha
Answer
Correct Answer: Brahman, Purusha, Satya, Achyuta, Aniruddha
Explanation
GivenSelect the five Vaikhanasa conceptual forms of Vishnu from six provided terms.
Concept/ApproachVaikhanasa texts present a fivefold manifestation involving the supreme principle and four personal forms. Prakriti (primordial matter) is not counted among the five forms of Vishnu in this doctrinal set.
ReasoningChosen: Brahman (supreme), Purusha, Satya, Achyuta, Aniruddha.Excluded: Prakriti (cosmic matter, not a personal or transcendent form).
Final AnswerBrahman, Purusha, Satya, Achyuta, Aniruddha.