Question

    Assess these historical perspectives on Kapila and his

    teachings and choose the correct statement: Statement I: Kapila is the earliest exponent of Samkhya system Statement II: Kapila teaches that a man's life is shaped by the forces of nature and not by any divine agency
    A Statement I and Statement II both are true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Statement I is false, but Statement II is true Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Statement I and Statement II both are false Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Statement I is true, but Statement II is false Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Kapila is traditionally recognized as the founder of the Samkhya school of Indian philosophy, which posits that reality is perceived through the interaction of Purusha (spirit) and Prakriti (matter), without the intervention of a divine entity. His philosophical stance underscores the influence of natural forces in shaping human existence.

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