12 Questions
What is the duty of a mother?
To think of her children first and then of herself
What should a man aspiring to be a teacher of religion do regarding his behavior towards women?
Look upon every woman as his mother and behave towards her as such
What does the text suggest about the love of God compared to a mother's love?
The love of God is the only love that is higher than a mother's love
What does the text imply about rising to the highest state?
The only way to rise is by doing the duty next to us
What did the sage give the man to control the ghost?
A magic word and a charm
What did the sage warn the man about regarding the ghost?
The ghost would take his life if not kept busy
How did the man initially respond when the ghost asked for more work?
He was frightened and thought he could give the ghost no further work
What happened when the man could find no further occupation for the ghost?
The ghost threatened to eat him up
What is considered the duty of a householder according to the text?
To acquire knowledge and wealth
Why does the text consider a householder immoral if they do not struggle to acquire wealth?
Because they are lazy and content with an idle life
What is the significance of a householder acquiring wealth according to the text?
It supports hundreds of others and civilization
What virtues must a householder practice according to the text?
Struggling to acquire a good name and avoiding lies and trouble for others
Test your understanding of the concepts of duty, respect, and the position of motherhood in society with this quiz. Explore the different perspectives on the treatment of women and the significance of a mother’s love.
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