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    This document is a study guide for an exam on Saivism, a major tradition within Hinduism that emphasizes worship of the god Shiva. It contains 13 questions divided into two sections: Section A contains 8 short-answer questions, and Section B contains 3 long-answer questions requiring more thorough explanations. The questions cover topics like the Vedic sources of Saivism, the Twelve Thirumurais scriptures, types of inference in philosophy, Lord Shiva's Panchakrityas acts, the concept of karma, Iruvinai Oppu scripture, Vivasaivism tradition, and the nature of liberation in Saivism.

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    This document is a study guide for an exam on Saivism, a major tradition within Hinduism that emphasizes worship of the god Shiva. It contains 13 questions divided into two sections: Section A contains 8 short-answer questions, and Section B contains 3 long-answer questions requiring more thorough explanations. The questions cover topics like the Vedic sources of Saivism, the Twelve Thirumurais scriptures, types of inference in philosophy, Lord Shiva's Panchakrityas acts, the concept of karma, Iruvinai Oppu scripture, Vivasaivism tradition, and the nature of liberation in Saivism.

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    M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION - 2012


    (PHILOSOPHY, RELIGION AND CULTURE)

    (SECOND YEAR)
    (PAPER – X)
    650. SAIVISM
    May) (Time: 3 Hours
    Maximum: 100 Marks

    SECTION - A
    Answer any FIVE questions. (5 × 8 = 40)

    1. Trace out the vedic sources of Saivism


    2. Write a note on Twelve Thirumurais
    3. What is inference? Explain its kinds.
    4. Explain the Panchakrityas of Lord Siva.
    5. Comment on the Law of Karma.
    6. “Iruvinai Oppu” – Explain.
    7. Give a note on Vivasaivism.
    8. Explain the nature of liberation.

    SECTION - B
    Answer any THREE questions. (3 × 20 = 60)

    9. Explain the sources of saivism in upanishads and agrmes.


    10. Thoroughly examine the sources of knowledge.
    11. Analyse the arguments for the existence of soul.
    12. Explain the concept of liberation is saivism.
    13. Describe Saiva siddhanta in relation to Advaita and visistadvaita.
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