The Guru Nanak Japji Sahib and the Description of the Universe

Description: The Guru Nanak Japji Sahib is a sacred text of Sikhism that contains a description of the universe. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Japji Sahib and its description of the universe.
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What is the name of the first verse of the Japji Sahib?

  1. Mool Mantar

  2. Jap

  3. Asa di Var

  4. Sohila


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mool Mantar is the first verse of the Japji Sahib and is considered to be the most important verse in the Sikh scriptures.

What does the Mool Mantar say about the nature of God?

  1. God is one.

  2. God is three.

  3. God is many.

  4. God is unknowable.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mool Mantar states that God is one and that there is no other.

What does the Japji Sahib say about the creation of the universe?

  1. God created the universe out of nothing.

  2. God created the universe out of matter.

  3. God created the universe out of energy.

  4. God created the universe out of consciousness.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Japji Sahib states that God created the universe out of nothing, or 'shunya'.

What does the Japji Sahib say about the structure of the universe?

  1. The universe is divided into three realms.

  2. The universe is divided into four realms.

  3. The universe is divided into five realms.

  4. The universe is divided into six realms.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Japji Sahib states that the universe is divided into three realms: the physical realm, the mental realm, and the spiritual realm.

What does the Japji Sahib say about the purpose of human life?

  1. The purpose of human life is to achieve salvation.

  2. The purpose of human life is to serve others.

  3. The purpose of human life is to experience pleasure.

  4. The purpose of human life is to gain knowledge.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Japji Sahib states that the purpose of human life is to achieve salvation, or 'mukti'.

What does the Japji Sahib say about the nature of the soul?

  1. The soul is immortal.

  2. The soul is mortal.

  3. The soul is reincarnated.

  4. The soul is an illusion.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Japji Sahib states that the soul is immortal and that it continues to exist after death.

What does the Japji Sahib say about the relationship between the soul and God?

  1. The soul is a part of God.

  2. The soul is separate from God.

  3. The soul is identical to God.

  4. The soul is in communion with God.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Japji Sahib states that the soul is a part of God and that it is ultimately united with God.

What does the Japji Sahib say about the nature of the mind?

  1. The mind is a source of suffering.

  2. The mind is a source of happiness.

  3. The mind is a neutral force.

  4. The mind is an illusion.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Japji Sahib states that the mind is a source of suffering and that it is the root of all evil.

What does the Japji Sahib say about the nature of the ego?

  1. The ego is a source of suffering.

  2. The ego is a source of happiness.

  3. The ego is a neutral force.

  4. The ego is an illusion.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Japji Sahib states that the ego is a source of suffering and that it is the root of all evil.

What does the Japji Sahib say about the nature of the world?

  1. The world is an illusion.

  2. The world is real.

  3. The world is both real and illusory.

  4. The world is unknowable.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Japji Sahib states that the world is both real and illusory and that it is ultimately a reflection of God.

What does the Japji Sahib say about the nature of time?

  1. Time is linear.

  2. Time is cyclical.

  3. Time is both linear and cyclical.

  4. Time is an illusion.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Japji Sahib states that time is both linear and cyclical and that it is ultimately a reflection of God.

What does the Japji Sahib say about the nature of space?

  1. Space is infinite.

  2. Space is finite.

  3. Space is both infinite and finite.

  4. Space is an illusion.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Japji Sahib states that space is both infinite and finite and that it is ultimately a reflection of God.

What does the Japji Sahib say about the nature of consciousness?

  1. Consciousness is a source of suffering.

  2. Consciousness is a source of happiness.

  3. Consciousness is a neutral force.

  4. Consciousness is an illusion.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Japji Sahib states that consciousness is a source of happiness and that it is ultimately a reflection of God.

What does the Japji Sahib say about the nature of the universe?

  1. The universe is a source of suffering.

  2. The universe is a source of happiness.

  3. The universe is a neutral force.

  4. The universe is an illusion.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Japji Sahib states that the universe is a source of happiness and that it is ultimately a reflection of God.

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