Jnana vs Bhakti Paths to Spiritual Realization

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Which path is described as being reflective and philosophical in nature?

  • Jnana (correct)
  • Bhakti
  • Raja
  • Karma

Which path is characterized by direct love towards God without absorption?

  • Raja
  • Jnana
  • Bhakti (correct)
  • Karma

Which path focuses on achieving liberation through work and gradual elimination of the finite personality?

  • Jnana
  • Raja
  • Karma (correct)
  • Bhakti

Which path views God as the underlying reality beneath the superficial layers of humans?

<p>Raja (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which path incorporates elements from both reflective philosophy and emotional love depending on one's personality?

<p>Karma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which path is described as being the steepest and designed for only a select few?

<p>Jnana (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the early Persians call the inhabitants on the other side of the Sindhu River?

<p>Hindus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the foundation of Hinduism?

<p>Indus Valley civilization and Aryans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to Karma yoga?

<p>Good deeds and thoughts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Bindi, a red dot that some Hindu women mark on their forehead?

<p>To signify that the woman is married and should be respected (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Sanskrit phrase "tat twan"?

<p>You are that (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Om symbol in Hinduism?

<p>It represents the supremacy of Brahman and is chanted at the beginning and end of Hindu prayers and scripture readings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term "Sanatana dharma" in Hinduism?

<p>The universal values and principles that apply to all people regardless of religion, nationality, age, or sex (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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