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What was the unique characteristic of Moon Village that made Ramesh's discovery so significant?
The unique characteristic of Moon Village was that there were no mirrors.
What is the Sanskrit term used in the text for the bow
kodaṁḍā
What specific negative tendencies are mentioned in the passage as stemming from ignorance of the Self?
passion, greed, desire, anger, and attachment.
What did Ramesh initially believe he saw in the shiny piece of glass, and what emotion did this evoke in him?
Ramesh initially believed he saw the image of his dead father, and this evoked joy in him.
What action or effect is this "bow" said to have on negative tendencies, as described in the passage?
destroy all our negative tendencies
what is described in the text as the tool or weapon that destroys all negative tendencies?
The bow (kodaṁḍā)
Why was Bhërgaví upset when she looked at the shiny piece of glass? What did she think she saw?
Bhërgaví was upset because she thought she saw the image of a beautiful woman, leading her to believe her husband was being unfaithful
How does drawing/releasing the "bow" relate to Self-realization?
Drawing is preparation/effort; releasing is applying knowledge leading to realization.
What does the Ramayana state is the root cause of all our mental diseases?
The Ramayana states that ignorance (specifically, not knowing our nature as pure infinite bliss) is the root cause of all our mental diseases.
Why did Gayatrí decide to take Ramesh and Bhërgaví to her Guru? What kind of help was she seeking?
Gayatrí decided to take them to her Guru for help to save the marriage, hoping he could resolve their misunderstanding.
The paragraph introduces the concept of a "bow" in relation to what specific type of knowledge?
Self-knowledge (Bara bigyāna).
What is the English translation provided in the text for "Bara bigyāna"?
Self-knowledge.
What did the Guru ask Ramesh, Bhërgaví, and Gayatrí to do with the shiny piece of glass?
The Guru asked them to look at the image together.
What is the relationship, according to the paragraph, between "Bara bigyāna" and the eradication of negative traits?
According to the paragraph, "Bara bigyāna" (Self-knowledge) is the tool or means by which negative traits are destroyed.
How does the text define or explain the concept referred to as the "bow (kodaṁḍā) of Self-knowledge"?
the realization of the self.