0

Indian Philosophy of Class: The Bhagavad Gita

Description: Indian Philosophy of Class: The Bhagavad Gita
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: indian philosophy bhagavad gita hinduism
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

In the Bhagavad Gita, what is the central theme?

  1. The importance of material wealth

  2. The pursuit of pleasure

  3. The nature of reality and the soul

  4. The need for social justice


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is a philosophical dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna, where Krishna reveals the true nature of reality and the soul, and the path to liberation.

Which of the following is a key concept in the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. Karma

  2. Dharma

  3. Moksha

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Karma, dharma, and moksha are all key concepts in the Bhagavad Gita. Karma refers to the law of cause and effect, dharma is the path of righteousness, and moksha is liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

What is the purpose of human life according to the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. To accumulate wealth

  2. To seek pleasure

  3. To fulfill one's dharma

  4. To attain moksha


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita teaches that the purpose of human life is to fulfill one's dharma, or duty, which is determined by one's caste and station in life.

What is the nature of the soul according to the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. It is material

  2. It is eternal and unchanging

  3. It is a combination of matter and spirit

  4. It is an illusion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita teaches that the soul is eternal and unchanging, and that it transmigrates from one body to another after death.

What is the path to liberation (moksha) according to the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. Through good works

  2. Through knowledge

  3. Through devotion

  4. Through all of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita teaches that the path to liberation is through a combination of good works, knowledge, and devotion.

What is the role of Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. He is a god

  2. He is a teacher

  3. He is a warrior

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Krishna is a god, a teacher, and a warrior in the Bhagavad Gita. He is the one who reveals the true nature of reality and the soul to Arjuna.

What is the significance of the Bhagavad Gita in Hinduism?

  1. It is one of the most important scriptures in Hinduism

  2. It is a source of spiritual guidance for Hindus

  3. It is a philosophical text that is studied by Hindus

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is one of the most important scriptures in Hinduism, and it is a source of spiritual guidance for Hindus. It is also a philosophical text that is studied by Hindus.

Who is the author of the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. Vyasa

  2. Krishna

  3. Arjuna

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is part of the Mahabharata, which was written by Vyasa.

In which language was the Bhagavad Gita originally written?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Hindi

  3. Tamil

  4. Telugu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita was originally written in Sanskrit.

How many chapters are there in the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. 18

  2. 24

  3. 32

  4. 40


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita has 18 chapters.

What is the setting of the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. A battlefield

  2. A forest

  3. A temple

  4. A palace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is set on a battlefield, where Arjuna is about to engage in a battle against his own relatives.

What is the main message of the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. To do one's duty without attachment to the outcome

  2. To seek pleasure and avoid pain

  3. To accumulate wealth and power

  4. To renounce the world and live a life of asceticism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main message of the Bhagavad Gita is to do one's duty without attachment to the outcome.

What is the most famous verse in the Bhagavad Gita?

  1. Karmanye vadhikaraste, ma phaleshu kadachana

  2. Yogah karmasu kaushalam

  3. Tatra ko mohah kah shokah ekatvam anupashyatah

  4. Vasudevah sarvam iti


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most famous verse in the Bhagavad Gita is "Karmanye vadhikaraste, ma phaleshu kadachana", which means "You have the right to work, but never to the fruit of work."

How is the Bhagavad Gita divided?

  1. Into three parts

  2. Into four parts

  3. Into five parts

  4. Into six parts


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhagavad Gita is divided into three parts: the Karma Yoga, the Bhakti Yoga, and the Jnana Yoga.

What is the Karma Yoga?

  1. The path of action

  2. The path of devotion

  3. The path of knowledge

  4. The path of renunciation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Karma Yoga is the path of action, which teaches that one should do one's duty without attachment to the outcome.

- Hide questions