The questions 106 - 125 are based on comprehension of the passages. Answer the questions that follow each of the passages:
The questions 106 - 125 are based on comprehension of the passages. Answer the questions that follow each of the passages:
The famous dialogue between the Indian philosopher and Socrates suggests that for the whole Western tradition man is essentially a rational being, one who can think logically and act in a utilitarian manner. The Western mind lays great stress on science, logic and humanism. Hindu thinkers, as a class, hold with great conviction that we possess a power more interior than intellect by which we become aware of the real in its intimate individuality, and not merely in its superficial or discernible aspects. For the Hindus, a system of philosophy is an insight, a darsana. It is the vision of truth and not a matter of logical argument and proof. They believe that the mind can be freed by gradual training from the influences of speculative intellect as well as post impressions, and that it can unite itself with the object whose nature is then fully manifested. They contend that we can control destiny by the power of truth. Knowledge means power. The lack of this knowledge is root of all trouble. Vidyā is Mokṣa : avidyā is saṃsāra.
Which one of the following is a characteristic of Indian tradition?
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Correct answer: (B) Ideas are contained in the innate experience
Explanation
For Indian thinkers truth comes through insight (darsana) contained in innate experience rather than argument.