With reference to Indian history, consider the following pairs: Historical - Person Known as
- Aryadeva - Jaina scholar
- Dignaga - Buddhist scholar
- Nathamuni - Vaishnava scholar
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 3 — Only two pairs
This question tests knowledge of historical Indian scholars and their philosophical traditions. Out of the three pairs given, two are correctly matched while one is incorrect.
❌ Pair 1 – Incorrect: Aryadeva was a Buddhist philosopher and Madhyamaka scholar, not a Jaina scholar. He was a disciple of Nagarjuna and associated with Nalanda monastery.
✅ Pair 2 – Correct: Dignaga was indeed a Buddhist scholar renowned for his pioneering work in Buddhist logic (Pramana) and epistemology, influencing later philosophers like Dharmakirti.
✅ Pair 3 – Correct: Nathamuni was a Vaishnava scholar who revived the Sri Vaishnava tradition and compiled the Naalayira Divya Prabandham, a collection of Tamil devotional hymns.
📝 Short Notes: Major Indian Philosophical Scholars
| Scholar | Tradition | Time Period | Key Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aryadeva | Buddhist (Madhyamaka) | 2nd-3rd century CE | Disciple of Nagarjuna; wrote Catuhsataka (Four Hundred Verses); propagated Sunyavada |
| Dignaga | Buddhist (Yogacara) | 5th-6th century CE | Founder of Buddhist logic; wrote Pramanasamuccaya; established Pramana theory |
| Nathamuni | Vaishnava (Sri Vaishnava) | 9th-10th century CE | Revived Sri Vaishnava tradition; compiled Divya Prabandham; grandfather of Yamunacharya |
| Dharmakirti | Buddhist | 7th century CE | Developed Dignaga's logic; wrote Pramanavartika |
| Ramanuja | Vaishnava | 11th-12th century CE | Propounded Vishishtadvaita; systematized Sri Vaishnava philosophy |
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