Match List I (stage of ancient education) with List II (description). Choose the correct answer.

List I

i.Sravana

ii.Manana

iii.Nididhyasana

List II

a.Comprehension of truth and applying it in real life

b.Thinking, analysing and assimilation of the texts heard

c.Acquiring knowledge of 'shrutis' by listening

Ai-b, ii-a, iii-c

Bi-c, ii-b, iii-a ✓ Correct

Ci-a, ii-b, iii-c

Di-c, ii-a, iii-b

Correct answer: (B) i-c, ii-b, iii-a

Explanation

Sravana is the stage of gaining knowledge of the shrutis by listening to the teacher.

Manana is the stage of thinking over, analysing and assimilating what was heard.

Nididhyasana is the deep grasp of truth and its use in real life.

These three form a rising ladder from hearing to reflection to realisation.

Each stage prepares the mind for the next in the pursuit of true understanding.

This threefold path is drawn from the Upanishadic method of study.

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