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Dharma

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Dharmic knowledge is that which brings one closer to the realisation of one's relationship with God

a)

true

b)

false

2.

Dharmic action refers to one’s personal code of conduct and ethics which governs one’s dealings with others and towards oneself

a)

true

b)

false

3.

The Manu Smṛti lists four sources to ascertain what constitutes dharma, in the following hierarchy of authority:

a)

The Vedas, tradition, the conduct of virtuous people, one's own conscience

b)

One's own conscience, tradition, the conduct of virtuous people, the Vedas

c)

The Vedas, the conduct of virtuous people, one's own conscience, tradition

d)

The Vedas, tradition, one's own conscience, the conduct of virtuous people,

4.

The Mahābhārata states: 'The Eternal Duty (Sanatana Dharma) towards all creatures is the absence of ... towards them in thought, deed or word, and to practice compassion and generosity towards them'

a)

malevolence (prejudice)

b)

pride

c)

greed

d)

jealousy

5.

The cultivation of a pure and healthy body and hence a pure and healthy mind follows the principle of ...

a)

śaucam

b)

satyaṁ

c)

śānti

d)

svādhyāya

6.

The worship of God through rituals, which helps to develop one's relationship with Him follows the principle of ...

a)

śaucam

b)

yajña

c)

tapaḥ

d)

damaḥ

7.

Simplicity, constant mindfulness of God, meditation on the Lord, as well as control of the body, mind and speech are pillars of the principle of ...

a)

dānaṁ

b)

yajña

c)

tapaḥ

d)

damaḥ

8.

Controlling one’s desires and behaviour, avoiding excesses and cultivating self-discipline are pillars of the principle of ...

a)

dānaṁ

b)

yajña

c)

tapaḥ

d)

damaḥ

9.

Scriptural study as well as self-study and introspection are ideals of ...

a)

śānti

b)

śaucam

c)

satyaṁ

d)

svādhyāya

10.

Refraining from causing any injury to other living beings through word, deed or thought refers to the principle of ...

a)

asteya

b)

śānti

c)

ahiṃsā

d)

śaucam

11.

Being peacefully disposed and content while accepting whatever may come, summarises the principle of ...

a)

śaucam

b)

satyaṁ

c)

śānti

d)

svādhyāya

12.

Speaking the truth, regardless whether it benefits the listener or not, is in line with the principle of satyaṁ

a)

true

b)

false

13.

The principle of satyaṁ also refers to distinguishing between the 'real' (permanent) and the 'unreal' (impermanent)

a)

true

b)

false

14.

The principle of dānaṁ refers to giving charity as well as ...

a)

not being a cause of distress to any living being

b)

cultivating detachment from the world

c)

forgiving others for their stinginess

15.

When we feel unfairly treated, we violate the principle of śānti

a)

true

b)

false

16.

Refraining from taking what doesn't belong to us refers to the principle of ...

a)

asteya

b)

śānti

c)

ahiṃsā

d)

śaucam

17.

Forgiveness and tolerance are foundational to the principle of ...

a)

dānaṁ

b)

kṣamā

c)

tapaḥ

d)

damaḥ

18.

Veneration for the parents, teachers, guides and elders in general and the spiritual Master in particular are essential to the principle of ...

a)

tapaḥ

b)

yajña

c)

gurusevana

19.

Dharma is based on the principle of ...

a)

cooperation

b)

individuality

20.

As Bhakti Marga devotee, one should focus on ...

a)

what one will receive from Guruji and His mission

b)

one’s duties towards Guruji and His mission

21.

Lord Kṛṣṇa ...

a)

is not too bothered about Dharma

b)

mentions Dharma as the reason for incarnating on Earth

22.

It is better to engage in another's dharma, if performed perfectly, than to accept one's own dharma and perform it imperfectly, according to the Bhagavad Gītā

a)

true

b)

false

23.

Dharma in the context of Bhakti Marga encompasses ...

a)

daily performing one's sādhana

b)

the daily study of scriptures

c)

service in Bhakti Marga

d)

following Guruji's teachings