Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A : There are five Bhumis (Grounds) of Chitta. Reason R : The Vṛitti of Chitta is called the Bhumi of Chitta. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

• A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true but R is false
• D. A is false but R is true

Hint:

Five Bhumis: Kshipta, Mudha, Vikshipta, Ekagra, Niruddha. Vrittis are different: Pramana, Viparyaya, Vikalpa, Nidra, Smriti.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Question:

• The question gives an Assertion A about the five Bhumis of Chitta and a Reason R defining Bhumi.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:

• Assertion A is true: the five Bhumis of Chitta are Kshipta, Mudha, Vikshipta, Ekagra and Niruddha.

• Reason R is false: the Bhumi is a level or state of the mind, and it is not the Vritti (modification) of Chitta. Vrittis are the five modifications: Pramana, Viparyaya, Vikalpa, Nidra and Smriti.

Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct option is (C) A is true but R is false.