Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 18 - The Perfection of Renunciation

Why Arjuna asked for the clarification of renunciation and the renounce order of life to Krishna?

• a) Because these words were sounding different to Arjuna

• b) Because he liked the renounce order of life

• c) Because purpose of life is renunciation and attainment of transcendental position

• d) Because this topic is subjective

Why Arjuna addresses Krishna as Keshi-nishudana?

• a) Because Krishna killed the demon Keshi

• b) Because Arjuna had doubts which were like demons

• c) Because Arjuna wanted Krishna to clarify his doubts as Krishna killed the demon Keshi

• d) All of the above

What is meant by the renounced order of life?

• a) Giving up activities that are based on material desire

• b) Giving up all activities

• c) Performing severe austerities

• d) Having all knowledge about the scriptures

What is meant by renunciation?

• a) Giving up all activities

• b) Giving up the results of all activities

• c) Giving up desires

• d) None of these

Charity if given to suitable person, _________________ one’s heart.

• a) Reads

• b) Specifies

• c) Activates

• d) Purifies

What among the following should be encouraged?

• a) Sacrifices that purifies one’s existence

• b) Everything leading to Krishna consciouness

• c) Activities helping one in the discharge of devotional service to the Lord

• d) All of the above

How can one renounce the fruits of action?

• a) By working for Krishna

• b) By not enjoying the fruitive results himself

• c) By offering everything to Krishna

• d) All of these

In accordance to what, are the kinds of knowledge, action, and the performers of action divided?

• a) According to the three modes of material nature

• b) According to the way of life

• c) According to the knowledge one receives

• d) Not divided at all

What is the characteristic of a person possessing knowledge in the mode of goodness?

• a) He is always happy

• b) He is self-satisfied

• c) He sees one spirit soul in every living being

• d) He receives knowledge after great austerities

The knowledge concerned with only keeping the body comfortable, is said to be in the mode of _______________.

• Ignorance

• b) Passion

• c) Both a & b

• d) None of these