Question

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A : Stage of Chitta, which is completely detached from the seen and heard subjects, is called Vashikar Vairagya. Reason R : The stage of complete absence of interest in the characteristics of nature by the knowledge of Purusha is called Param Vairagya. 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:

Remember: \[ \text{Vashikara Vairagya} \rightarrow \text{Detachment from seen and heard objects} \] while \[ \text{Param Vairagya} \rightarrow \text{Detachment from even the Gunas through Purusha knowledge} \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: In the Patanjali Yoga Sutra, “Vairagya” means detachment or dispassion toward worldly objects and experiences. Patanjali explains two important stages of Vairagya:
• Vashikara Vairagya
• Para (Param) Vairagya These represent progressive levels of detachment achieved by the practitioner.

Step 1: Analyze Assertion A.
Assertion A states: \[ \text{The stage of Chitta detached from seen and heard objects is called Vashikara Vairagya.} \] This statement is true. According to Yoga philosophy: \[ \textit{Drshtanushravika-vishaya-vitrishnasya vashikara-samjna vairagyam} \] Meaning: \[ \text{Complete control over desire for seen and heard objects is called Vashikara Vairagya.} \]

Step 2: Analyze Reason R.
Reason R states: \[ \text{Complete absence of attraction toward qualities of nature due to knowledge of Purusha is called Param Vairagya.} \] This statement is also true. Para or Param Vairagya is a higher stage of detachment arising from realization of Purusha.

Step 3: Examine the relationship between A and R.
Although both statements are true:
• Assertion A explains Vashikara Vairagya.
• Reason R explains Param Vairagya. Reason R does not explain Assertion A because both statements describe different stages of detachment. Therefore: \[ \text{R is not the correct explanation of A} \]

Step 4: Identify the correct option.
Since both A and R are true, but R does not correctly explain A, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A}} \]