Q. With reference to Madhvacharya, consider the following statements:
1.He founded the Dvaita (dualism) school of Vedanta, also known as Tattvavada.
2.He accepted only Śabda (scriptural testimony) as the sole valid source of knowledge.
3.He established the Udupi Krishna Mutt and the tradition of Ashta Matha.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is Correct- Madhvacharya is the founder of the Dvaita or Tattvavāda school of Vedanta, which emphasizes a real and eternal distinction between God, soul, and matter.
- Statement 2 is Incorrect- Madhvacharya did not accept only Śabda as a source of valid knowledge.
He accepted three pramānas:- Pratyaksha (perception)
- Anumāna (inference)
- Śabda (scriptural testimony)
- Statement 3 is Correct- He established the Udupi Krishna Mutt and introduced the Ashta Matha system, assigning rotational worship (Paryaya system) to eight monasteries.
Source- DC
