13 Questions
Which path is described as being reflective and philosophical in nature?
Jnana
Which path is characterized by direct love towards God without absorption?
Bhakti
Which path focuses on achieving liberation through work and gradual elimination of the finite personality?
Karma
Which path views God as the underlying reality beneath the superficial layers of humans?
Raja
Which path incorporates elements from both reflective philosophy and emotional love depending on one's personality?
Karma
Which path is described as being the steepest and designed for only a select few?
Jnana
What did the early Persians call the inhabitants on the other side of the Sindhu River?
Hindus
What is the foundation of Hinduism?
Indus Valley civilization and Aryans
What is the key to Karma yoga?
Good deeds and thoughts
What is the purpose of the Bindi, a red dot that some Hindu women mark on their forehead?
To signify that the woman is married and should be respected
What is the meaning of the Sanskrit phrase "tat twan"?
You are that
What is the significance of the Om symbol in Hinduism?
It represents the supremacy of Brahman and is chanted at the beginning and end of Hindu prayers and scripture readings
What is the meaning of the term "Sanatana dharma" in Hinduism?
The universal values and principles that apply to all people regardless of religion, nationality, age, or sex
Explore the characteristics and goals of Jnana (knowledge) and Bhakti (love) as paths to spiritual realization. Learn about the concepts, nature, and practices associated with these two different approaches towards understanding the divine.
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