{"id":84607,"date":"2025-06-01T02:40:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T02:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=84607"},"modified":"2025-06-01T02:40:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T02:40:40","slug":"consider-the-following-statements-1-abhinavagupta-wrote-a-comprehe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-1-abhinavagupta-wrote-a-comprehe\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider the following statements:\n  1. Abhinavagupta wrote a comprehe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. Abhinavagupta wrote a comprehensive treatise called the Tantraloka which systematically presents the teachings of the Kula and Trika systems<\/li>\n<li>2. The Samaraichchakaha by Hariibhadra Suri written in Gujarat around the eighth century is technically not a tantric work but is saturated with tantric ideas and practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is \/ are correct ?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;Both 1 and 2&#8243; option4=&#8221;Neither 1 nor 2&#8243; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CDS-1 &#8211; 2016<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-cds-1-2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-cds-1-2016\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nStatement 1 is correct. Abhinavagupta (c. 975-1025 CE) was a prominent philosopher and mystic of Kashmir Shaivism. His monumental work, *Tantraloka*, is considered the most comprehensive and authoritative synthesis of the teachings of the Trika and Kula systems of Kashmir Shaivism, which are indeed forms of Tantra. Statement 2 is incorrect. Hariibhadra Suri (c. 8th century) was a highly respected Jain philosopher and author. His *Samaraichchakaha* is a major narrative work in Prakrit, focusing on Jain doctrines of karma and rebirth through a series of stories. While it deals with philosophical concepts, it is a key text of Jainism and is not generally classified as a tantric work, nor is it considered &#8220;saturated with tantric ideas and practices&#8221; in the way that term is used in the context of Shaiva or Shakta tantra. Jainism is a distinct philosophical and religious tradition.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nAbhinavagupta is central to Kashmir Shaivism and Tantra, while Hariibhadra Suri is a key figure in Jainism, and their works belong to distinct traditions.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nKashmir Shaivism is a non-dualistic tradition that incorporates tantric practices and philosophy. Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that follows a path of non-violence towards all living beings and asceticism.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements: 1. Abhinavagupta wrote a comprehensive treatise called the Tantraloka which systematically presents the teachings of the Kula and Trika systems 2. The Samaraichchakaha by Hariibhadra Suri written in Gujarat around the eighth century is technically not a tantric work but is saturated with tantric ideas and practices Which of the statements &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Consider the following statements:\n  1. Abhinavagupta wrote a comprehe\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-1-abhinavagupta-wrote-a-comprehe\/#more-84607\">Detailed Solution<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Consider the following statements:<br \/>\n  1. 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