Vedanta is one of the six orthodox schools of Indian philosophy. Different schools within Vedanta offer various interpretations of the Upanishads, Brahma Sutras, and Bhagavad Gita. Advaita emphasizes non-dualism (oneness of Atman and Brahman), while Dvaita emphasizes dualism (distinction between God and individual souls).
Consider the following statements about the Vedanta philosophy : 1. Shankara was the founder of Advaita Vedanta. 2. The philosophy of Dvaita was elaborated by Madhva. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2024 · Topic: Bhakti and Sufi Movement (Philosophical Schools of Bhakti: Advaita, Vishishtadvaita, Dvaita, Dvaitadvaita, Shuddhadvaita)
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