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What is considered a failure for human beings according to the Brahma-sütra?
What is considered a failure for human beings according to the Brahma-sütra?
- Questioning the nature of the Absolute (correct)
- Following religious rituals
- Achieving material success
- Engaging in charitable activities
Which character in the Bhagavad-gétä was noted for having respect for the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
Which character in the Bhagavad-gétä was noted for having respect for the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
- Duryodhana
- Bhisma
- Arjuna (correct)
- Krishna's disciples
What role does Lord Kåñëa take in relation to Arjuna during the Battlefield of Kurukñetra?
What role does Lord Kåñëa take in relation to Arjuna during the Battlefield of Kurukñetra?
- A mentor guiding Arjuna in ignorance (correct)
- An adversary challenging Arjuna
- A warrior fighting beside Arjuna
- A neutral observer to the conflict
In the context of the Bhagavad-gétä, what does 'éçvara' refer to?
In the context of the Bhagavad-gétä, what does 'éçvara' refer to?
What is said to characterize living entities in their conditioned life according to the content?
What is said to characterize living entities in their conditioned life according to the content?
According to the content, which of the following is NOT one of the five basic truths discussed in the Bhagavad-gétä?
According to the content, which of the following is NOT one of the five basic truths discussed in the Bhagavad-gétä?
What motivates Lord Kåñëa to speak the Bhagavad-gétä to Arjuna?
What motivates Lord Kåñëa to speak the Bhagavad-gétä to Arjuna?
Which concept represents the material nature in the Bhagavad-gétä's discussion?
Which concept represents the material nature in the Bhagavad-gétä's discussion?
What is the order of transmission for the yoga system as described in Bhagavad-gítā?
What is the order of transmission for the yoga system as described in Bhagavad-gítā?
Why does the Lord choose to relay the teachings of the Bhagavad-gítā to Arjuna specifically?
Why does the Lord choose to relay the teachings of the Bhagavad-gítā to Arjuna specifically?
What was the fate of the previously established paramparā?
What was the fate of the previously established paramparā?
Which of the following does not classify as a transcendentalist according to the content?
Which of the following does not classify as a transcendentalist according to the content?
What does the term 'paramparā' refer to in the teachings of the Bhagavad-gítā?
What does the term 'paramparā' refer to in the teachings of the Bhagavad-gítā?
Why was the Bhagavad-gítā specifically instructed to Arjuna at Kurukṣetra?
Why was the Bhagavad-gítā specifically instructed to Arjuna at Kurukṣetra?
What is implied about the teachings of the Bhagavad-gítā throughout history?
What is implied about the teachings of the Bhagavad-gítā throughout history?
Which characteristic best describes the audience for whom the Bhagavad-gítā is meant?
Which characteristic best describes the audience for whom the Bhagavad-gítā is meant?
What does the term prakåti refer to in relation to the Supreme Lord?
What does the term prakåti refer to in relation to the Supreme Lord?
According to the Bhagavad-gétä, how is the concept of karma best defined?
According to the Bhagavad-gétä, how is the concept of karma best defined?
Which quality is NOT mentioned as part of the constitution of material nature?
Which quality is NOT mentioned as part of the constitution of material nature?
How do the manifestations of prakåti compare according to the philosophy discussed?
How do the manifestations of prakåti compare according to the philosophy discussed?
What is the relationship between the living entities and prakåti according to the content?
What is the relationship between the living entities and prakåti according to the content?
In the context of material nature, how is the manifestation likened?
In the context of material nature, how is the manifestation likened?
What is implied about the results of one’s actions, as per the concept of karma?
What is implied about the results of one’s actions, as per the concept of karma?
What is said about the Supreme Lord in relation to both living entities and prakåti?
What is said about the Supreme Lord in relation to both living entities and prakåti?
Who is at the top of the disciplic succession listed in the content?
Who is at the top of the disciplic succession listed in the content?
Which figure comes immediately before Lord Caitanya in the disciplic succession?
Which figure comes immediately before Lord Caitanya in the disciplic succession?
Which of the following is NOT part of the disciplic succession mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT part of the disciplic succession mentioned?
Which pair of successors directly follows Jaya Tértha in the disciplic succession?
Which pair of successors directly follows Jaya Tértha in the disciplic succession?
Which of the following pairs represents the last two figures in the disciplic succession listed?
Which of the following pairs represents the last two figures in the disciplic succession listed?
What is the significance of the quote 'Evaà paramparä-präptam imaà räjarñayo viduù' in relation to the disciplic succession?
What is the significance of the quote 'Evaà paramparä-präptam imaà räjarñayo viduù' in relation to the disciplic succession?
Which disciple is known for the introduction of the Gauranga movement?
Which disciple is known for the introduction of the Gauranga movement?
How many figures are included in the disciplic succession list provided in the content?
How many figures are included in the disciplic succession list provided in the content?
What happens to the soul after it gives up one type of body?
What happens to the soul after it gives up one type of body?
Which of the following is considered not eternal in the discussed framework?
Which of the following is considered not eternal in the discussed framework?
How is consciousness viewed in contrast to material conditions?
How is consciousness viewed in contrast to material conditions?
What does the Bhagavad-gétä teach regarding materially contaminated consciousness?
What does the Bhagavad-gétä teach regarding materially contaminated consciousness?
In what way are purified activities described in relation to ordinary activities?
In what way are purified activities described in relation to ordinary activities?
Which statement correctly characterizes the relationship between the Lord's consciousness and material conditions?
Which statement correctly characterizes the relationship between the Lord's consciousness and material conditions?
What is the ultimate goal of aligning our actions to the will of éçvara?
What is the ultimate goal of aligning our actions to the will of éçvara?
What is the misconception regarding the generation of consciousness?
What is the misconception regarding the generation of consciousness?
What does Arjuna believe about the yoga system discussed with Kåñëa?
What does Arjuna believe about the yoga system discussed with Kåñëa?
According to Kåñëa, what distinguishes the greatest yogé among all practitioners?
According to Kåñëa, what distinguishes the greatest yogé among all practitioners?
What does Kåñëa advise Arjuna concerning his duties as a kñatriya?
What does Kåñëa advise Arjuna concerning his duties as a kñatriya?
What is implied about the relationship between mind and senses in the context of service to Kåñëa?
What is implied about the relationship between mind and senses in the context of service to Kåñëa?
Which statement best reflects the teaching of the Bhagavad-gétä concerning meditation?
Which statement best reflects the teaching of the Bhagavad-gétä concerning meditation?
What does Kåñëa mean by stating that consciousness can change while sensory activities remain the same?
What does Kåñëa mean by stating that consciousness can change while sensory activities remain the same?
What does Arjuna express about the system of yoga?
What does Arjuna express about the system of yoga?
In the context of Kåñëa's teachings, what constitutes true service?
In the context of Kåñëa's teachings, what constitutes true service?
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Brahma-jijïäsä
Brahma-jijïäsä
Inquiry into the nature of the Absolute
Human Inquiry
Human Inquiry
Questioning about life's purpose, suffering and after-life
Arjuna
Arjuna
A student of Lord Krishna, put into a predicament to initiate a spiritual discussion
Bhagavad-gétä
Bhagavad-gétä
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Éçvara
Éçvara
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Jévas
Jévas
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Prakṛti
Prakṛti
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Karma
Karma
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Bhagavad-gita's origin
Bhagavad-gita's origin
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Disciplic Succession
Disciplic Succession
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Yoga System's Loss
Yoga System's Loss
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Arjuna's Role
Arjuna's Role
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Parampara
Parampara
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Bhagavad-gita's Purpose
Bhagavad-gita's Purpose
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Three Types of Spiritual Seekers
Three Types of Spiritual Seekers
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Bhagavad-gita's Importance
Bhagavad-gita's Importance
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Prakriti's Inferiority
Prakriti's Inferiority
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Three Modes of Nature
Three Modes of Nature
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Eternal Time (Kala)
Eternal Time (Kala)
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Supreme Lord (Isvara)
Supreme Lord (Isvara)
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Temporary Manifestation
Temporary Manifestation
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Living Entities (Jivas)
Living Entities (Jivas)
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What are the four eternal elements?
What are the four eternal elements?
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What is Karma?
What is Karma?
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How can karma be changed?
How can karma be changed?
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What is the concept of consciousness in Bhagavad-gétä?
What is the concept of consciousness in Bhagavad-gétä?
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What is the significance of Lord Krishna's descent?
What is the significance of Lord Krishna's descent?
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What is the goal of purification in Bhagavad-gétä?
What is the goal of purification in Bhagavad-gétä?
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How are bhakti activities different?
How are bhakti activities different?
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Arjuna's Struggle
Arjuna's Struggle
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Krishna's Solution
Krishna's Solution
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Kṣatriya Duty
Kṣatriya Duty
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Mind as the Tool
Mind as the Tool
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Transforming Activities
Transforming Activities
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Bhagavad-gītā's Goal
Bhagavad-gītā's Goal
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Mind and Senses
Mind and Senses
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Consciousness Shift
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Why was Arjuna chosen?
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Three Types of Seekers
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What is the significance of the lineage?
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