Quiz on Nectar of Instruction

What is the significance of controlling the six urges mentioned in Verse 1?

• It helps in accumulating wealth.

• It ensures one's spiritual progress.

• It makes one popular in society.

• It is unrelated to spiritual life.

According to Verse 2, what is the outcome of indulging in atyāhāra (overeating) and prayāsa (over-endeavoring)?

• Rapid spiritual growth.

• Deviation from devotional service.

• Physical strength increases.

• Increased material success.

In Verse 3, which qualities lead to steady devotional service?

• Enthusiasm, patience, and following rules.

• Apathy and detachment.

• Generosity and material charity.

• Meditation and silence.

What is described as the most sacred place in Verse 4?

• The Himalayas.

• The association of devotees.

• Riverbanks.

• Temples only.

Engaging in gossip and idle talk hinders one's spiritual progress.

Verse 2 emphasizes the importance of excessive material endeavors for spiritual growth.

Patience (dhairya) is one of the qualities essential for devotion as per Verse 3.

Assertion (A): One should avoid the company of non-devotees. Reason (R): Non-devotees distract one from spiritual goals.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.

Assertion (A): Devotees should offer respect to those in advanced stages of spiritual practice. Reason (R): Offering respect to devotees strengthens one’s devotion.

• Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

• A is true, but R is false.

• A is false, but R is true.