Calicut University 2009 B.A Philosophy Supplementary, – VI (b) : An Indian Philosophical Classic Isavasya Upanisad - Question Paper

ans any 2 ques.. every ques. carries 20 marks.
1. Briefly discuss the importance of Isavasya Upanisad in relation to the spiritual
tradition of India.
2. explain the significance of God and the world as per the teaching of the Isavasya
Upanisad.
3. How the Supreme Reality is pictures as immanent and transcendent in Isavasya
Upanisad ?
4. discuss the concept of 'Kosas' in the Upanisads. (2×20=40 Marks)

PART – B
ans any ten ques.. every ques. carries six marks.
5. discuss the ideal of 'niskama karma' as discussed in the 2nd verse of Isavasya
Upanisad.
6. elaborate "Slayers of the self", according to verse 3 of Isavasya Upanisad ?
7. discuss the unmanifest according to Isavasya Upanisad.
8. What is the immanent nature of Supreme Reality ?
9. Bring out the significance of the path of action according to Isavasya Upanisad.
10. discuss the ideal of renunciation according to Isavasya Upanisad.
11. Examine the concept of 'Parabrahman' as per verse-1, of Isavasya Upanisad.
12. discuss the transcendent nature of the Supreme Reality according to Isavasya
Upanisad.
13. discuss the nature and value of devotion to God as interpreted in Isavasya
Upanisad.
14. What is the significance of Prayar ?
15. explain the state of a soul who got self-realization.
16. discuss the concept of 'Parameswara', according to Isavasya Upanisad.
17. Examine the meaning of 'Vidya' according to Isavasya Upanisad.
18. explain the teaching of Isavasya Upanisad on delusion and grief. (10×6=60 Marks)

Earning:   Approval pending.