Question

What was the Ajnana school’s stance on achieving liberation (moksha or nirvana)?

• A. It required detailed knowledge of metaphysical realities.
• B. It was attained by strict adherence to ritual and scripture.
• C. Knowledge of metaphysical truths was unnecessary and possibly a hindrance.
• D. Liberation could only be achieved through meditation on the soul.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Knowledge of metaphysical truths was unnecessary and possibly a hindrance.

The Ajnana school argued that knowledge of metaphysical realities is not only impossible to attain but also irrelevant or even obstructive to spiritual liberation.