Questions: Question 21
1 pts
The Katha Upanishad explains the hierarchy of the self through the image of a:
Lotus Leaf
Mustard seed
Water wheel
Chariot
Transcript text: Question 21
1 pts
The Katha Upanishad explains the hierarchy of the self through the image of a:
Lotus Leaf
Mustard seed
Water wheel
Chariot
Solution
The answer is: Chariot.
Explanation:
The Katha Upanishad, one of the ancient Indian texts, uses the metaphor of a chariot to explain the hierarchy of the self. In this metaphor:
The body is compared to the chariot.
The self (atman) is the charioteer.
The intellect (buddhi) is the driver.
The mind (manas) is the reins.
The senses are the horses.
The objects of the senses are the paths.
This imagery is used to illustrate how the self navigates through life, with the intellect guiding the mind and senses, much like a charioteer controls a chariot. The other options (Lotus Leaf, Mustard seed, Water wheel) do not fit this specific metaphor used in the Katha Upanishad.