In the text, Gargi challenges
A) Janaka.
B) Yajnavalkya.
C) Maitreyi.
D) the disciple of Yajnavalkya.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Gargi Vachaknavi was an ancient Indian philosopher who is mentioned in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad of the Vedic tradition. She is known for her profound questions about the nature of reality and the ultimate essence of the universe. In a famous dialogue, Gargi challenges the sage Yajnavalkya with penetrating philosophical questions during a courtly assembly organized by King Janaka. Her questions were aimed at understanding the fundamental basis of all existence, which in the Upanishadic context is referred to as the "unseen seer" or the "knower of the field." Yajnavalkya's responses to Gargi's questions are considered to be significant philosophical contributions to the concepts of Brahman and Atman in Indian philosophy.

In the Text, Gargi Challenges