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WorksheetsQualities of a Sincere Student of Bhagavad Gita
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
1. According to Bhagavad Gita 4.34, what is the primary qualities of a sincere student?
BG. 4.34
तद्विद्धि प्रणिपातेन परिप्रश्नेन सेवया ।
उपदेक्ष्यन्ति ते ज्ञानं ज्ञानिनस्तत्त्वदर्शिनः ॥ ३४ ॥
tad viddhi praṇipātena
paripraśnena sevayā
upadekṣyanti te jñānaṁ
jñāninas tattva-darśinaḥ
Approach a spiritual master with…….
Intelligence, Riches, Fame
Health, Fitness, Wellbeing
Humility, inquiry, and service
Popularity, Status, Position
A sincere seeker of the Gita is expected to inquire from a Guru in what spirit?
Argumentative
Arrogant
Submissive and inquisitive
Competitive
Which of the following is NOT considered a quality of a sincere student as per Bhagavad Gita?
Self-control
Steady mind
Desire for material gain
Faith in scriptures
From the beautiful and spiritually rich story of the simple brahmana from Srirangam, who would sit daily with the Bhagavad-gita and weep while gazing at the picture of Krishna as the charioteer, despite not knowing how to read it.
What did Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu say upon witnessing the brahmana’s deep emotion?
You must learn to read first
This is foolish sentiment
You have truly understood the Bhagavad Gita
Chant only the Vedas instead
Srirangam Bhramhan teaches us the True understanding of the Bhagavad Gita is not merely intellectual, but devotional. Though he was an illiterate, he grasped the essence of --------------- and -----------, and was recognized by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Himself.
rituals and blind study of scriptures
devotion and surrender
sacraments and ceremonies
All of the above
According to Bhagavad Gita, who is eligible to understand the divine message of Krishna?
Those who have top academic degrees from prestigious colleges
Those who are non-envious and devoted
Only those who have high birth or born in Brahmin family
Those who perform severe austerities
What is the attitude of a sincere student toward the knowledge in Bhagavad Gita?
Doubtful and critical
Indifferent
Faithful and devoted
Passive and uninterested
A frog living in a well hears from another frog about the vast Atlantic Ocean. He tries to understand it by comparing it to the size of his tiny well — doubling, tripling, and expanding the size in his imagination but still cannot conceive the actual vastness.
What is the main message of Srila Prabhupada’s “Frog and the Atlantic Ocean” analogy?
Frogs are curious animals by nature
We should always travel to gain knowledge
Limited minds cannot comprehend the unlimited Supreme using material logic
The Atlantic Ocean is larger than most people think
What is the key difference between a Gṛhastha and a Grhamedhi?
A Gṛhastha renounces all family duties, while a Gṛhamedi renounces too and performs only religious rituals.
A Gṛhastha lives in a apartment, while a Gṛhamedhi lives in a Villa.
A Gṛhastha lives a householder life centered on Krishna, while a Gṛhamedhī lives for sense gratification.
There is no real difference; both are terms for householders.
What do we learn from the life of following great souls..
Bhakti Siddhanta Saraswati Thakur who was greatest scholar from material perspective repeatedly begged for initiation from Gaur Kishor Das Babaji maharaj who was an uneducated but spiritually elevated soul..
King of Puri Pratap Rudra Maharaj personally swept the road with a broom for Lord Jagannātha’s chariot during Rath yatra procession
Though born into royalty, Narottama Das Thakur chose to clean the area where Lokanatha Goswami would pass stool…
Guru can be impressed by Guru Dakshina
Intellectual brilliance and royal status guarantee spiritual advancement
Only renunciates can make spiritual progress
True devotion is shown through humility and a willingness to perform submissive or the lowest service for the pleasure of the Lord and his devotees
What are the 5 essential qualifications of a true disciple as discussed in the session?
Academic degrees, persuasive speaking, self-confidence, leadership skills, and networking ability
Fashionable dressing, social media presence, multitasking, charisma, and ambition
Physical fitness, wealth, competitive mindset, time management, and career focus
Humble surrender, Inquisitiveness, Submissive service, Devotion to the Supreme Lord, and Unflinching faith in the order of the Guru
What does Krishna expect from a true student at the end of Bhagavad Gita (18.66)?
To study all scriptures thoroughly
To conquer the world
To surrender fully to Him
To become a renounced monk
