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Brahma: The Eternal Supreme Being

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What concept is primarily suggested by the lines 'If the red slayer thinks he slays, Or if the slain think he is slain'?

The permanence of death

The inevitability of fate

The nature of heroism

The illusion of duality (correct)

In the poem, how does the speaker define their relationship to concepts like 'shame' and 'fame'?

As unified, being one and the same (correct)

As opposites that cannot coexist

As irrelevant to their existence

As conflicting feelings that drive humanity

What does the line 'When me they fly, I am the wings' suggest about the speaker's nature?

They are a hindrance to progress

They are a source of escape and freedom (correct)

They are an invisible force in reality

They are a target of pursuit and conflict

What can be inferred about the 'strong gods' in the context of the poem?

They are unable to grasp the speaker's nature Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the phrase 'Find me, and turn thy back on heaven'?

It highlights the disillusionment with traditional deities Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'Far or forgot to me is near' imply about the speaker's perception of distance and memory?

The speaker is indifferent to the separation between past and present. Signup and view all the answers

Which interpretation best captures the meaning behind 'I am the doubter and the doubt'?

The speaker identifies with both the act of questioning and the uncertainty that comes with it. Signup and view all the answers

What philosophical stance is suggested by the line 'The strong gods pine for my abode'?

The speaker believes that even powerful beings seek a state of being associated with humility. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains the significance of 'when me they fly, I am the wings'?

The speaker suggests that their existence is only realized through the actions of others. Signup and view all the answers

What duality is presented in the phrase 'Shadow and sunlight are the same'?

It highlights the complementary nature of contrasting elements in human experience. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Brahma

The poem explores the concept of the eternal and unchanging nature of a supreme being, Brahma.
The speaker, Brahma, is presented as a force encompassing and transcending human perceptions of good and evil, life and death.
The speaker is present in all things, including both the act of slaying and being slain and the concepts of shame and fame.
The speaker asserts that those who attempt to confine or exclude Brahma are mistaken.
Even powerful gods or supernatural beings desire the presence of Brahma.
The speaker encourages the reader, described as a "meek lover of the good", to seek Brahma and turn away from earthly concerns.

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This quiz delves into the poem about Brahma, highlighting the themes of eternity and the transcendent nature of the supreme being. It explores the ideas of good and evil, life and death as perceived by Brahma, and encourages readers to seek a deeper understanding beyond earthly concerns. Test your knowledge on this profound spiritual concept.