IPD - Discover Inner Self

"The chemicals present in the body are worth just Rs. 110/-" Based on this statement, choose the right option from below.

• Life symptoms arise as a result of chemical combination.

• Body is nothing but a bunch of chemicals.

• We are nothing but a mixture of chemicals.

• We cannot just undervalue ourselves like that. We are actually spirit souls.

Choose the correct option(s) from below.

• Body is matter and the soul is spirit

• Body is dead. Soul is alive.

• Body does not undergo changes. The soul migrates from one body to another.

• We experience pains and pleasures, which implies that our bodies are conscious even without the soul.

We are bodies made up of matter and no more than a chemical bundle. Therefore, everything is finished at the time of death.

• False. The body remains alive in memories and legacies.

• False. We are spirit souls encaged in the material body. Cage may get destroyed but the soul does not die.

• Actually, we migrate from one body to another. Soul lives eternally.

• True. Everything is finished along with the body at the time of death.

"Not knowing their real identity as the soul, the people spend all their life in polishing the cage pampering the body, without feeding the soul."

Which of the following scenarios best align with the above statement.

• A person spends most of their time at the beauty parlor, gym etc., focusing on their appearance, but neglects self-reflection and spiritual growth.

• An individual practices meditation and self-awareness daily to connect with their inner self, understanding the deeper purpose of life.

• Someone continuously works to accumulate wealth and material possessions but feels unfulfilled despite their success.

• A person regularly engages in acts of kindness and service, recognizing the spiritual connection between all living beings.

Choose the correct option(s).

• Bodily consciousness (lack of knowledge of the soul) leads to disharmony and disunity in the world.

• Soul consciousness (understanding that we are the soul, not just the body) can create perfect harmony and unity in the world.

• Soul consciousness fosters unity not only among humans but also with other living beings, including animals, insects, birds, and trees.

• Soul consciousness is a sign of primitive and narrow-minded thinking compared to bodily consciousness.

Why is it that a robot, even if programmed to worship a deity, cannot truly experience devotion?

• Because robots lack programming for religious tasks

• Because devotion requires consciousness and emotions, which robots do not possess

• Because robots are unable to differentiate between religious and non-religious tasks

• Because robots do not have the ability to store religious knowledge

How does the knowledge of the soul change a person’s approach to life challenges like stress, anxiety, or fear?

• It makes them indifferent to others' problems

• It helps them understand that temporary difficulties do not affect their true self (the soul)

• We don't require knowledge of soul to tackle these challenges

• It teaches them to avoid emotional connections with others

How can the knowledge of the soul contribute to better personal relationships in everyday life?

• By making people emotionally distant from others

• By fostering compassion and empathy, as individuals see themselves and others as souls, beyond bodily differences

• By encouraging a purely intellectual connection with others

• By encouraging people to focus only on their own spiritual growth

If a human is said to have free will and emotional depth, what does this imply about their decisions compared to a robot’s programmed actions?

• A robot's decisions are always more accurate than a human's

• A human can make choices based on feelings, empathy, and values, whereas a robot only follows fixed instructions

• A robot can develop emotions and change its decisions accordingly

• A human and a robot make decisions in exactly the same way

Do you remember the analogy of a car and driver to explain the relationship between the body and soul? Based on this, what would be the "fuel" for the soul?

• Food and water

• Intellectual growth and education

• Spiritual practices and self-realization

• Physical exercise and health care