Module: | Kalam's Early Life & Maternal Lineage
Q14: Consider the following statements regarding Jainulabdeens philosophy on transcending the physical self:
1. Jainulabdeen taught that when a person prays, they transcend their physical body and become a part of the cosmos.
2. This state of becoming part of the cosmos strictly recognizes and reinforces earthly divisions of wealth, age, caste, and creed.
3. The philosophy emphasizes a state of universal equality and spiritual unity before the divine presence.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. This state of becoming part of the cosmos strictly recognizes and reinforces earthly divisions of wealth, age, caste, and creed.
3. The philosophy emphasizes a state of universal equality and spiritual unity before the divine presence.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
✅ Correct Answer: B
🎯 Quick Answer:
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Prayer leads to transcending the body, becoming part of a cosmos that embodies spiritual unity.Structural Breakdown: The philosophy involves a mechanism (prayer), an action (transcending the body), and an outcome (joining the cosmos without societal divisions). Historical/Related Context: This aligns closely with Sufi philosophy and Vedantic teachings, both of which heavily influenced Kalams upbringing and his later writings on spiritual oneness.
Causal Reasoning: Statement 2 is incorrect because Jainulabdeen specifically states that the cosmos knows no division of wealth, age, caste, or creed, making prayer an ultimate equalizer rather than a reinforcement of societal boundaries.