Parts of the Chariot
What does the first horse of the chariot represent?
Strength
What weapon can you use to fight attachment?
The Shield of Dispassion
What is greed?
Not being content with what you have; always wanting more.
What is compassion?
Kindness towards all living beings.
Who are the 5 Veera’s, or types of valorous people?
Ranavira, Danavira, Dayavira, Vidyavira, and Dharma-vira
What do the reins of the chariot do?
They keep our emotions and feelings under control.
What weapon can you use to fight greed?
The Sword of Contentment
What is delusion?
Delusion gives you all evil tendencies such as anger, greed, jealousy, and many others.
What do you call the Chariot of Dharma in Sanskrit?
Dharmaratha
What did Rama believe a true chariot of victory was made of?
People’s values
What are the flags of the chariot made of?
Truthfulness (satya) and good character (sila)
What negative tendency does the Missile of Understanding fight?
The Missile of Understanding fights enemies from past lives.
What is desire?
The longing for an object that is not in your possession.
What is dispassion in Sanskrit?
Birati
Why did Vibhisana feel concerned for Rama’s safety?
He saw that Ravana had many weapons and armor, but Rama had none.
What are the three reins of the chariot made of?
Forgiveness (Kshama), Compassion (Kripa), and Equanimity (Samattva)
What does the Bow of Self-Knowledge fight?
Spiritual ignorance
What are the two enemies of humans?
Attachment and Greed
What is compassion in Sanskrit?
Kripa
How does meditation help you move forward in life?
It helps you calm down and clear your mind of negative thoughts.
Why are the wheels of the chariot valor and fortitude?
Valor and fortitude help move you forward and progress in dharma.
What does the armor represent?
The protection of a spiritual master
What is the eternal conflict?
The battle between greed and contentment.
What is contentment in Sanskrit?
Santosha
What was inside the mysterious endless bowl when Brahma distributed wealth?
A human skull (symbolizing the greed of a human)