30 Questions
What is the main difference in the freedom sought by the saint and the robber?
The saint seeks freedom leading to infinite bliss, while the robber's freedom only creates more bonds.
What is the foundation of all morality according to the text?
Unselfishness and getting rid of selfish thinking
What does it mean when a man is said to be unable to confine himself within 'me and mine'?
He has achieved absolute unselfishness
What happens to a person who achieves absolute unselfishness according to the text?
They acquire infinite expansion
What is the ultimate goal of all religions and moral teachings mentioned in the text?
To acquire infinite expansion
How does a personalist respond to the idea of reaching infinite expansion?
They get frightened by it
What does the text suggest is the ideal approach towards belief?
Believe after analyzing and if it promotes good for all
According to the Sânkhya philosophy, what does Tamas represent?
Inactivity and darkness
Which force is characterized by attraction or repulsion in Sânkhya philosophy?
Rajas
In a state where Tamas prevails, what are some common characteristics according to the text?
Inactivity and being bound down by ideas or dullness
What is the ultimate goal described for an individual who works without any motive?
To transform into a Buddha and impact the world positively
How does the text describe the forces of Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas within individuals?
One force generally prevails over the others in different individuals
What does the Sanskrit word 'Karma' signify?
The ongoing cycle of cause and effect
What is the nature of Karma?
It is entangling and creates bondage
What is the key to attaining liberation from the entangling effects of Karma?
Approaching karma with a detached and selfless attitude
How does the text describe the relationship between struggle and peace?
Struggle and peace are inherently incompatible
What is the significance of non-attachment according to the text?
Non-attachment is complete self-agnegation
Where can one obtain a hard copy of the book 'Karma Yoga' mentioned in the text?
Exclusively from Ramakrishna Mission Centre book stalls or Advaita Ashrama, Kolkata
What does the text imply about the majority of people's ability to see beyond a few years?
Their vision is limited, similar to some animals that can only see a few steps ahead.
Why do people become immoral and wicked?
Because of their powerlessness and inability to look beyond the present.
What is the significance of the idea 'To work we have the right, but not to the fruits thereof' in the text?
It highlights the concept of detachment from the outcomes of one's actions.
What does the text suggest regarding a person's attitude towards results when performing a great or good work?
Results should not be a source of concern or preoccupation.
Based on the text, what is essential for individuals in their pursuit of higher motives?
Striving towards higher and higher motives, understanding them, and moving beyond selfish aims.
How does the text describe the two contrasting aspects of life-struggle presented?
One characterized by calmness and nature, while the other by noise and show.
What was the princess about to do in the text?
Choose a husband
Why did the Sannyasin ask the king to live as he did for a few days?
To prove a point
What kind of men did some princesses want as husbands according to the text?
The handsomest
Why did the princess choose a husband from among the assembled suitors?
To maintain tradition
What did the crier in the capital kingdom proclaim about the princess?
She was ready to choose a husband
What did the princes do before presenting themselves to the princess?
Put on their bravest attire
Explore the concept of freedom in spirituality and morality as discussed in the text. Reflect on the different pursuits of freedom by individuals and the impact on their spiritual well-being.
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