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What does the text suggest about the source of the immense willpower displayed by figures like Buddha and Jesus?
What does the text suggest about the source of the immense willpower displayed by figures like Buddha and Jesus?
- It is a result of external circumstances.
- It randomly appears in certain individuals.
- It is inherited through genetics.
- It is accumulated over ages through Karma. (correct)
Why is it mentioned that a man may struggle all his life for riches but end up feeling undeserving and troubled?
Why is it mentioned that a man may struggle all his life for riches but end up feeling undeserving and troubled?
- Because riches are not necessary for happiness.
- Because cheating is a valid method to acquire wealth.
- Because true wealth comes from deserving it through Karma. (correct)
- Because wealth is determined by one's upbringing.
What is the eternal law mentioned in the text related to acquiring things in life?
What is the eternal law mentioned in the text related to acquiring things in life?
- One's fate is pre-determined and cannot be changed.
- One can only possess what is deserved through work. (correct)
- One can accumulate things without earning them.
- One can get anything through inheritance.
How does the text describe the relationship between one's present actions and future outcomes?
How does the text describe the relationship between one's present actions and future outcomes?
What concept does the text attribute to being responsible for shaping an individual's character?
What concept does the text attribute to being responsible for shaping an individual's character?
Based on the text, what is the significance of 'deserving' when it comes to one's possessions or abilities?
Based on the text, what is the significance of 'deserving' when it comes to one's possessions or abilities?
What does Tamas represent in the Sânkhya philosophy?
What does Tamas represent in the Sânkhya philosophy?
What does the text suggest is necessary before believing something?
What does the text suggest is necessary before believing something?
In Karma Yoga, what is said about working without any motive?
In Karma Yoga, what is said about working without any motive?
What is the result when one of the three forces (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) is predominant in a person?
What is the result when one of the three forces (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) is predominant in a person?
What quality is associated with Sattva in the Sânkhya philosophy?
What quality is associated with Sattva in the Sânkhya philosophy?
Which action is encouraged by the text to help transform the world?
Which action is encouraged by the text to help transform the world?
What made the Sannyasin decide to go to the market in a certain town?
What made the Sannyasin decide to go to the market in a certain town?
How did the Sannyasin feel about the Vyadha initially upon seeing him?
How did the Sannyasin feel about the Vyadha initially upon seeing him?
What was the Vyadha doing when the Sannyasin saw him at the market?
What was the Vyadha doing when the Sannyasin saw him at the market?
Why did the Vyadha ask the Sannyasin if a certain lady had sent him?
Why did the Vyadha ask the Sannyasin if a certain lady had sent him?
What did the Vyadha do after finishing his work at the market?
What did the Vyadha do after finishing his work at the market?
How did the Sannyasin feel when he was asked to wait at the Vyadha's home?
How did the Sannyasin feel when he was asked to wait at the Vyadha's home?
What is considered the greatest manifestation of power according to the text?
What is considered the greatest manifestation of power according to the text?
Why does the text mention a carriage with four horses rushing down a hill?
Why does the text mention a carriage with four horses rushing down a hill?
What does the impact of a cannonball against a wall, as mentioned in the text, generate?
What does the impact of a cannonball against a wall, as mentioned in the text, generate?
What will happen if outgoing energy is followed by selfish motives?
What will happen if outgoing energy is followed by selfish motives?
What is the outcome of waiting and restraining foolish ideas according to the text?
What is the outcome of waiting and restraining foolish ideas according to the text?
Why does the text state that even a fool may rule the whole world if he works and waits?
Why does the text state that even a fool may rule the whole world if he works and waits?
What is one of the main points made in the text?
What is one of the main points made in the text?
Why does the author mention the white mice in the text?
Why does the author mention the white mice in the text?
Why should individuals strive to help others?
Why should individuals strive to help others?
What is the underlying message in the statement, 'We should always try to help the world, that should be the highest motive in us'?
What is the underlying message in the statement, 'We should always try to help the world, that should be the highest motive in us'?
How does the text challenge the idea that 'the world needs our help'?
How does the text challenge the idea that 'the world needs our help'?
What does the text imply about the connection between helping others and helping oneself?
What does the text imply about the connection between helping others and helping oneself?
