Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other…
2020
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: If there is a contestation between Śruti and Smriti, Śruti prevails over Smriti
Reason R: Śruti represents the philosophical aspect of the Vedas and Upanishads, while Smriti is an application of the philosophical ideas.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
- A.
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
- B.
Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
- C.
A is correct but R is not correct
- D.
A is not correct but R is correct
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Correct answer: A
Assertion A is correct. Śruti refers to the primary revealed authority, especially the Vedas and Upanishads. Smriti is remembered/applied tradition and is expected to remain consistent with Śruti. Therefore, when Śruti and Smriti conflict, Śruti prevails.
Reason R is also correct because it states the relationship behind this rule: Śruti gives the philosophical foundation, while Smriti applies those ideas in practice. Thus R explains why A is true.
Therefore, both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.