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WorksheetsQUIZ - Bhagavad Gita 9d Introduction
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
This type of person is most qualified for sādhana-bhakti
a)
uttama adhikārī
b)
madhyama adhikārī
c)
kaniṣṭha adhikārī
2.
This type of person has strong faith in the conclusion of śastra as well as deep knowledge of the philosophy presented therein
a)
uttama adhikārī
b)
madhyama adhikārī
c)
kaniṣṭha adhikārī
3.
This type of person has decent faith in the scriptures, but is not qualified for preaching
a)
uttama adhikārī
b)
madhyama adhikārī
c)
kaniṣṭha adhikārī
4.
This type of person has a little faith in the scriptures, but can be easily deterred from his path by opposing arguments
a)
uttama adhikārī
b)
madhyama adhikārī
c)
kaniṣṭha adhikārī
5.
This type of person is qualified for preaching about the path of devotion
a)
uttama adhikārī
b)
madhyama adhikārī
c)
kaniṣṭha adhikārī
d)
all of them
6.
One can be a kaniṣṭha adhikārī and at the same time an uttama bhakta
a)
true
b)
false
7.
What's the idea behind differentiating between different kinds of adhikārīs?
a)
The understanding that one should know about a path before commiting to it
b)
Giving guidelines with whom to associate or stay away from
8.
The term adhikārī refers to ...
a)
a candidate for devotional service
b)
a practitioner of devotional service
9.
The term bhakta refers to ...
a)
a candidate for devotional service
b)
a practitioner of devotional service
10.
The definition of different levels of bhaktas can be found in the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, in the dialogue between ...
a)
Kṛṣṇa and Uddhava
b)
Mahārāja Nimi and the Yogendras
c)
Nārada and Yudhiṣṭhira
11.
The most advanced devotee (uttama bhakta) ...
a)
sees within everything the Supreme Lord Himself
b)
does not behave properly toward other devotees
c)
has realised that everything that exists is eternally situated within the Lord
12.
An intermediate devotee (madhyama bhakta) ...
a)
has realised that everything that exists is eternally situated within the Lord
b)
is a sincere friend to all the devotees of the Lord
c)
is merciful to innocent people who are in ignorance
d)
does not behave properly toward other devotees or people in general
13.
A materialistic devotee (kaniṣṭha bhakta) ...
a)
does not behave properly toward other devotees or people in general
b)
is a sincere friend to all the devotees of the Lord
c)
has little faith in the Deity in the temple
14.
"With exclusive devotion he bows to the five elements, heavenly bodies, living beings, the directions, trees, rivers, seas and all created beings, considering them as the body of the Lord" (SB 11.2.41) fits the description of ...
a)
an uttama bhakta
b)
a madhyama bhakta
c)
a kaniṣṭha bhakta
15.
"I am concerned for the bewildered souls who, remaining oblivious to devotion to You, carry the burden of material existence on account of the illusory pleasure they strive to attain through the senses" (SB 7.9.43) best fits the description of ...
a)
an uttama bhakta
b)
a madhyama bhakta
c)
a kaniṣṭha bhakta
16.
A devotee who faithfully engages in the worship of the Deity in the temple but does not behave properly toward other devotees or people in general is called ...
a)
an uttama bhakta
b)
a madhyama bhakta
c)
a kaniṣṭha bhakta
17.
In relation to Guruji, a materialistic devotee (kaniṣṭha bhakta) ...
a)
understands the implications of a Guru-disciple relationship
b)
is happy to serve, follow His commands and is willing to grow in surrender
c)
follows Guruji's orders with no sense of conviction
d)
has no sincere feeling of truly belonging to Guruji
18.
In relation to Guruji, an intermediate devotee (madhyama bhakta) ...
a)
understands the implications of a Guru-disciple relationship
b)
is happy to serve, follow His commands and is willing to grow in surrender
c)
has fully placed body, mind and soul at the Feet of Guruji
d)
has no sincere feeling of truly belonging to Guruji
19.
In relation to Guruji, the most advanced devotee (uttama bhakta) ...
a)
is a perfect instrument of Guruji's will
b)
acts out of personal interest
c)
has fully placed body, mind and soul at the Feet of Guruji
20.
The apparent hiearchy of devotees is mentioned by Guruji, so that we may ...
a)
better judge other devotee's lack of surrender
b)
better understand where we stand and how we can grow in our relationship with Him
21.
Kṛṣṇa Himself states in the Gītā that there is no one who does more precious service to Him, than he who ...
a)
constantly chants His glories
b)
is not deviated from remembering Him even for an instant
c)
has taken complete shelter of Him
d)
who has supreme devotion and expounds the teachings of the Gītā to His devotees
22.
The Śrīmad Bhāgavatam proclaims that the spiritual master should be …
a)
treated as merely an honorable man
b)
seen as non-different from Kṛṣṇa
23.
A distinguishing feature of the Bhagavad Gītā with respect to the Vedas and the Upaniṣads is the mention of ...
a)
bhakti as a supreme methodology
b)
an impersonal God
c)
the concept of an eternal soul
d)
many gods
24.
According to Viśiṣṭādvaita Vedānta ...
a)
ātma and Brahman are identical
b)
ātma and Brahman are similar in nature, with a quantitative distinction
c)
are entirely separate entities
25.
According to Dvaita Vedānta ...
a)
ātma and Brahman are identical
b)
ātma and Brahman are similar in nature, with a quantitative distinction
c)
are entirely separate entities
26.
According to Advaita Vedānta ...
a)
ātma and Brahman are identical
b)
ātma and Brahman are similar in nature, with a quantitative distinction
c)
are entirely separate entities
27.
Madhvācārya preached ...
a)
Viśiṣṭādvaita Vedānta
b)
Dvaita Vedānta
c)
Advaita Vedānta
28.
Śaṅkarācārya preached ...
a)
Viśiṣṭādvaita Vedānta
b)
Dvaita Vedānta
c)
Advaita Vedānta
29.
Rāmānujācārya preached ...
a)
Viśiṣṭādvaita Vedānta
b)
Dvaita Vedānta
c)
Advaita Vedānta
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