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This 'Bhagavad Gita Online Test' presents questions focused on the teachings, dialogues, and key concepts from the Bhagavad Gita. The test covers themes such as duty, righteousness, devotion, self-discipline, and the path to spiritual wisdom, offering insights into the core principles of the Gita.

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1. What is Krishna's advice on dealing with the stress and challenges associated with performing one's duty in the Bhagavad Gita?

a) Avoid performing one's duties to escape stress

b) Focus solely on personal comfort and avoid challenges

c) Perform one's duty with dedication while maintaining a balanced perspective and inner calm

d) Seek external validation and rewards to manage stress

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2. What role does Sanjaya play in relation to the events of the Bhagavad Gita?

a) He fought in the battle

b) He was a messenger

c) He narrated the battle to King Dhritarashtra

d) He was a warrior on the Pandava side

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3. What insight does Krishna offer about the nature of reality and illusion (Maya) in relation to the eternal and temporal aspects of existence?

a) Reality and illusion are the same and indistinguishable

b) The eternal reality transcends illusion (Maya), which is a temporary and deceptive aspect of the temporal world

c) Illusion (Maya) is the ultimate reality, and the eternal is merely an illusion

d) The eternal and temporal are both illusory and have no real significance

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4. Approximately how many years ago was the Bhagavad Gita composed?

a) 1,000 years ago

b) 2,000 years ago

c) 3,000 years ago

d) 5,000 years ago

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5. Why does Arjuna initially refuse to fight in the battle of Kurukshetra?

a) He is afraid of losing

b) He wants to avoid physical pain

c) He is morally conflicted about killing his own relatives and teachers

d) He seeks a peaceful resolution

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6. How does Krishna suggest one should view the physical body in relation to the Atman in the Bhagavad Gita?

a) As the true self

b) As a temporary and separate entity

c) As the primary focus of spiritual practice

d) As a source of eternal happiness

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7. What does Krishna say about the nature of the physical body in contrast to the Atman in the Bhagavad Gita?

a) The body is eternal, while the Atman is temporary

b) The body is temporary and perishable, while the Atman is eternal and imperishable

c) The body and the Atman are both temporary

d) The body and the Atman are the same

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8. How does the Bhagavad Gita describe the relationship between action and inaction in the context of Karma Yoga?

a) Inaction is always superior to action

b) Action is necessary, but it must be performed selflessly

c) Inaction leads to spiritual liberation

d) Action should be avoided to prevent karma

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9. How does Krishna explain the concept of ignorance in relation to the Atman in the Bhagavad Gita?

a) Ignorance is merely a lack of intellectual knowledge

b) Ignorance is the failure to distinguish between the physical body and the Atman

c) Ignorance is unimportant on the spiritual path

d) Ignorance is the source of happiness

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10. How can understanding the transient nature of the material world influence one's attitude towards success and failure?

a) It leads to a disregard for success and failure as unimportant

b) It fosters an attachment to success and a fear of failure

c) It encourages maintaining equanimity and performing actions without being overly affected by success or failure

d) It suggests that success and failure are the primary goals of life

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11. What is the role of Dharma in an individual's life according to the Bhagavad Gita?

a) Dharma is only concerned with personal happiness and pleasure

b) Dharma provides a moral and ethical framework for living according to one's responsibilities

c) Dharma is unrelated to one's actions and decisions

d) Dharma solely focuses on accumulating material wealth

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12. How does the battlefield of Kurukshetra serve to illustrate the concept of the eternal struggle between good and evil in the Bhagavad Gita?

a) By depicting a literal war between two armies

b) By showing the external battle as the primary focus of the text

c) By representing the ongoing internal and spiritual struggle between higher and lower aspects of the self

d) By emphasizing the importance of military conquest and territorial expansion

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13. What role does meditation play in realizing the nature of the Atman in the Bhagavad Gita?

a) Meditation is not relevant to realizing the nature of the Atman

b) Meditation helps in focusing on material goals

c) Meditation aids in experiencing and understanding the Atman

d) Meditation makes the nature of the Atman more confusing

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14. What does Krishna say about the importance of one's duty in relation to personal fulfillment and spiritual progress in the Bhagavad Gita?

a) One's duty is secondary to personal fulfillment and should be avoided if it causes discomfort

b) Fulfilling one's duty is essential for personal fulfillment and spiritual progress

c) Personal fulfillment should always take precedence over duty

d) Spiritual progress is unrelated to one's duty and responsibilities

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15. How does the Bhagavad Gita suggest one should handle the conflict between personal desires and the demands of Dharma?

a) Prioritize personal desires over Dharma

b) Ignore personal desires and fully embrace the demands of Dharma

c) Balance personal desires with the requirements of Dharma by acting selflessly and ethically

d) Repress personal desires and avoid any action that conflicts with Dharma

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16. What was the role of Karna in the Mahabharata, and how is he related to the Pandavas?

a) He was a sage who advised the Pandavas

b) He was a neutral observer

c) He was the eldest son of Kunti and thus the eldest brother of the Pandavas, though he fought for the Kauravas

d) He was an ally of the Pandavas

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17. What does Krishna mean by performing actions "without attachment" in the Bhagavad Gita, and how does it relate to the concept of renunciation?

a) Performing actions without attachment means ignoring one's responsibilities and duties

b) Performing actions without attachment means acting with a sense of duty and detachment from the outcomes, which is a key aspect of renunciation

c) Performing actions without attachment involves avoiding all forms of work and focusing solely on spiritual practices

d) Performing actions without attachment means only focusing on material success and ignoring spiritual aspects

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18. According to the Bhagavad Gita, what is the key to practicing Karma Yoga?

a) Complete withdrawal from society

b) Attachment to the outcomes of one's actions

c) Performing duties with detachment and without selfish desires

d) Accumulating wealth and power

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19. Who was the king of Hastinapura during the time of the Bhagavad Gita?

a) Pandu

b) Dhritarashtra

c) Yudhishthira

d) Duryodhana

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20. How does the Bhagavad Gita view the fulfillment of Dharma in relation to personal growth and inner fulfillment?

a) Fulfilling Dharma is not related to personal growth or inner fulfillment

b) Fulfilling Dharma is crucial for personal growth and achieving a sense of inner fulfillment and purpose

c) Personal growth is achieved by ignoring Dharma and pursuing personal desires

d) Inner fulfillment is unrelated to the concept of Dharma

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21. How does Krishna’s role as a teacher illustrate the importance of structured guidance in the Bhagavad Gita?

a) Krishna’s role as a teacher emphasizes the need for structured guidance to address specific doubts, provide clarity on duty, and offer a comprehensive understanding of spiritual principles

b) Krishna’s role only highlights the need for spontaneous and unstructured advice

c) Krishna’s role focuses solely on personal experiences rather than structured teaching

d) Krishna’s role is minimal and does not contribute significantly to structured guidance

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22. How does Krishna advise managing the influence of the Three Gunas to maintain spiritual progress in the Bhagavad Gita?

a) By completely avoiding all worldly interactions

b) By integrating self-awareness, balanced actions, and spiritual practices

c) By focusing solely on personal pleasure and comfort

d) By surrendering to the influence of the Gunas without effort

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23. How does the Bhagavad Gita depict the inner battle of good versus evil in the context of Arjuna’s dilemma on the battlefield?

a) As a literal battle between two opposing armies

b) As an external conflict with no relevance to personal morality

c) As a symbolic representation of the internal moral and ethical dilemmas faced by individuals

d) As a trivial matter unrelated to Arjuna’s role

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24. What does Krishna’s role in guiding Arjuna on the battlefield symbolize in terms of divine intervention and support during personal struggles?

a) Divine intervention is irrelevant to personal struggles and self-effort is sufficient

b) Divine support is only for external victories and material achievements

c) Divine intervention provides guidance, support, and wisdom to navigate personal struggles and align with one's Dharma

d) Divine support is only applicable in specific situations and not during personal conflicts

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25. What was the primary reason for the battle of Kurukshetra, where the Bhagavad Gita was spoken?

a) Territorial dispute

b) Religious conflict

c) Personal revenge

d) Succession of the throne

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26. What does Krishna say about the nature of the Atman with respect to the experiences of pleasure and pain in the Bhagavad Gita?

a) The Atman experiences pleasure and pain like the physical body

b) The Atman is unaffected by the experiences of pleasure and pain

c) The Atman amplifies the experiences of pleasure and pain

d) The Atman causes pleasure and pain to the physical body

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27. According to the Bhagavad Gita, what is the role of desire in generating karma?

a) Desire is the primary cause of karma

b) Desire has no impact on karma

c) Desire reduces the effects of karma

d) Desire is only relevant to material success

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28. What is the ultimate goal of overcoming Maya in the context of Jnana Yoga, according to the Bhagavad Gita?

a) To achieve material success

b) To gain power over others

c) To realize the oneness of the Self with Brahman

d) To attain fame and recognition

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29. What is the Bhagavad Gita's perspective on the impermanence of the material world in relation to the eternal Self (Atman)?

a) The material world is permanent and does not affect the eternal Self

b) The eternal Self is subject to the same impermanence as the material world

c) The material world is impermanent and ever-changing, while the eternal Self remains unaffected by these changes

d) The material world and the eternal Self are identical and cannot be separated

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30. What does the Bhagavad Gita say about the concept of detachment from material possessions?

a) Material possessions are the ultimate goal of life

b) Detachment from material possessions means avoiding them entirely and rejecting worldly life

c) Detachment from material possessions involves not being overly attached or obsessed with them, recognizing their temporary nature

d) Material possessions should be pursued aggressively to achieve success

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