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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.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Brahman, Purusha, Satya, Achyuta, Aniruddha

Explanation:


Given

Select the five Vaikhanasa conceptual forms of Vishnu from six provided terms.


Concept/Approach

Vaikhanasa 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.


Reasoning

Chosen: Brahman (supreme), Purusha, Satya, Achyuta, Aniruddha.Excluded: Prakriti (cosmic matter, not a personal or transcendent form).


Final Answer

Brahman, Purusha, Satya, Achyuta, Aniruddha.

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