The War Begins
(BG 1.1)
(BG 1.1)
What did both armies gather to do?
Fight
Arjuna said, "Please ________ me."
Teach (or instruct)
What stays the same from childhood to old age?
The soul
Are difficult times forever?
No
Who should we try to please with our work?
Krishna
Who told Dhritarashtra what was happening on the battlefield?
Sanjaya
What made Arjuna lose confidence?
His sadness (or confusion)
Which is temporary—the body or the soul?
The body
What season is used as an example of temporary change?
Summer and winter
Krishna accepted food from whose wives?
The brāhmaṇas' wives
What does Kurukshetra also mean?
The field of dharma (righteousness)
Could Arjuna solve his problem by himself?
No
What happens to the soul when the body dies?
It gets another body
If you lose a game, should you quit or keep practicing?
Keep practicing
What does Krishna look at more than the food itself?
Our love and devotion
Was the war only about winning a kingdom or about protecting dharma?
Protecting dharma
What is the first step to learning something new?
Being humble and asking for help
Name one thing that cannot harm the soul.
Weapons, fire, water, or wind
If someone is bullying you, should you stay quiet?
No, tell a parent or teacher
What does the offered food become?
Prasadam (Krishna's mercy)
Name one of the four main themes introduced in this verse.
Dharma, attachment, duty, or spiritual wisdom
Why did Arjuna become Krishna's disciple?
Because he wanted to know what was right
If your favorite shirt gets torn, are you torn too? What does this teach us?
No. The body can be harmed, but the soul cannot.
Before deciding to change, leave, or tolerate a situation, what should you remember?
Think about your goal
Name one thing you can offer to Krishna besides food.
Your schoolwork, chores, prayers, singing, drawing, helping others, etc.