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The materialist philosophy of Lokāyata (“loh-KAH-yuh-tuh”) may have its roots in the equation of the self with the body in Chapter VIII of this text. For 10 points each:
[10h] Name this text that presents the earliest Vedic ethical code of non-violence as one of five metaphorical gifts presented at a “soma-festival” representing life. This poetic Upanishad is frequently called the most cited text in Hinduism.
ANSWER: Chhāndogya (“CHAHN-doh-gyuh”) Upanishad [or Chhāndogyopanishad]
[10m] This 8th-century philosopher cited the Chhāndogya Upanishad in his commentaries on the Brahma Sūtras. This prominent exponent of Advaita Vedānta is considered the founder of the Smārta tradition.
ANSWER: Ādi Shankara (“AH-dee SHUNG-kuh-ruh”) [or Ādi Shankarāchārya]
[10e] Shankara used the saying tat tvam asi from the Chhāndogya Upanishad to argue for the non-dualistic unification of Brahman with this concept often translated as “Self.”
ANSWER: Ātman
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