Arjuna
The word ‘Gītā' literally means:
a. advice b. song
c. narration d. lecture
b. song
What is Self?
a. changeless substratum
b. transmigrating being
c. tamasic quality
d. temporary appearance
a. changeless substratum
Who is Jiva ?
a. changeless substratum
b. transmigrating being
c. tamasic quality
d. temporary appearance
b. transmigrating being
The endless chain of desire-action-result-impressions-desire is called the_____________
a. dexterity in action
b. karma yoga
c. bondage of action
d. karma
c. bondage of action
Anger causes delusion. Delusion makes us forget our past knowledge. When past knowledge is forgotten ________________ is destroyed.
a. body
b. ego
c. intellect
d. peace of mind
c. intellect
Define Sthithapragnya?
a. man of action
b. realized master
c. deity
d. man who performs pooja
b. realized master
What prompts action?
a. thought
b. confusion in mind
c. like and dislike
d. desire
d. desire
What is the basis of classification of the varna (or caste system) ?
a. by family of birth
b. by conversion
c. inclination of mind/profession
d. by rituals
c. inclination of mind/profession
These are the three Gunas
Sattva, Rajas, Tamas
The spirit of selfless performance of one’s own duties for the sake of the common good or totality is called the__________________ spirit.
Yagna
Amongst all our thoughts, __________________ and __________________ can give us maximum trouble.
a. desire/anger
b. jealousy/fear
c. greed/fear
d. desire/fear
a. desire/anger
A core quality in a successful meditator
a. wearing clean clothes
b. inner quietude
c. steady, still, comfortably seated with spine erect
d. eyes closed
b. inner quietude
What is Adhibhuta?
a. The Lord in all inert items
b. The consciousness aspect in Jivas
c. The power within a particular faculty
d. The interaction between us and the world
a. The Lord in all inert items
The karma theory is the basis of ______ theory which is another core Hindu belief
Rebirth
What is adhyatma?
a. The Lord in all inert items
b. The consciousness aspect in Jivas
c. The power within a particular faculty
d. The interaction between us and the world
b. The consciousness aspect in Jivas
What are the two powers of Maya?
Hint: think rope or snake
Covering the truth (Aavarna) and
Projecting that which it is not (Vikshepa)
List the 4 types of Devotees of the Lord.
Hint: Think of reasons why one may pray to God
Aartha: The dissatisfied
Artharthi: The seekers of wealth
Jignasu: The seekers of knowledge
Jnaani: The wise pray for liberation
The key to be successful in practicing Karma Yoga is to find ways to fill our heart with __________ and _________.
Love and Gratitude
Bhagavad Gita comes in this epic: ___________
Author: __________
Scribe: __________
Mahabharata
Veda Vyasa
Lord Ganesha
What are the 4 varnas (castes) described in our scriptures?
Scholars - Brahmanas
Rulers - Kshatriyas
Traders - Vaishyas
Workers - Shudras
What are the 7 questions that Arjuna asks Lord Krishna in the beginning of Chapter 8?
What is:
1. Brahman, 2. Adhyatma, 3. Karma
4. Adhibhuta, 5. Adhidaiva, 6. Adiyagna, and
7. What is to be remembered at the time of death
How many chapters are in Bhagavad Gita? How are the chapters organized in terms of what they describe?
18 chapters
1-6 about Jiva,
7-12 about Ishwara and
13-18 about how they are One
The Lord is a mixture of __________ and ________.
Matter (apara prakriti) and
Consciousness (para prakriti)
The Ladder of Fall: When a man constantly thinks about objects, __________ for those objects arises.
From that is born ______, and when that is not fulfilled it gives rise to _______.
From that comes _________, which leads to _________, and from that comes ___________.
And once that happens, man __________.
Attachment (or Obsession)
Desire, Anger
Delusion, Loss of memory, Destruction of intellect
Perishes
What are the 8 factors to successful meditation?
1. Place, 2. Time, 3. Proper Seat
4. Body Posture, 5. Sense organs withdrawn inward
6. Breathing, 7. Wandering mind is under control
8. Intellect is convinced this is a worthy practice