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?

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

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

<p>The speaker is indifferent to the separation between past and present. (B), The speaker believes that physical distance has no impact on emotional connection. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>The speaker suggests that their existence is only realized through the actions of others. (A), The speaker conveys that their essence is tied to the freedom of those who pursue higher understanding. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It highlights the complementary nature of contrasting elements in human experience. (A), It suggests that light and dark hold equal power in shaping reality. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Brahma's presence

Brahma is everywhere, in everything, including the individual.

The illusion of death

The idea that killing or being killed is an illusion, not real.

Brahma's multifaceted nature

Brahma is the doubter, the hymn, the wings, and more.

Brahma and the gods

Strong gods desire Brahma's presence, but can't find it; the seeker should find Brahma, not heaven.

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Finding Brahma

Seek Brahma by avoiding heaven or external paths.

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Brahma's Omnipresence

Brahma is present everywhere, in every aspect of existence, including the individual.

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The Illusion of Separation

The ideas of killing and being killed are illusions, because everything is ultimately Brahma.

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Seeking Brahma

Focusing on external goals or heaven misses the true aim: finding Brahma within.

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Brahma as the Paradox

Brahma embodies seemingly contradictory concepts; it's both the doubter and the doubt, the hymn and the singer.

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Brahma's Transcendence

Even powerful gods can't fully grasp Brahma's essence, but the humble seeker can attain it.

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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.

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