HARI! OM!
Q. 1. Which of the following statements does dharmashastra say about desire? a. One should not undertake any action with desire/out of desire. b. Those actions and duties which are prescribed in the Vedas are desirable. c. It is natural for desire to arise in everyone, hence one should indulge in it within acceptable bounds. d. One should not develop desire over anything. A. 1. It is natural for desire to arise in everyone, hence one should indulge in it within acceptable bounds.
Q. 2. Who among the following are most suited to acquire the knowledge of dharma? a. Those who are guided to the right path by wise seers. b. Those who are well-versed in the Vedas. c. Those who are not attached to the material wealth and pleasures of this world. d. Those who have led a fulfilling Grhastha life and are ready to undertake Vanaprastha Ashrama. A. 2. Those who are not attached to the material wealth and pleasures of this world. Q. 3. Match the correct direction facing which a person should eat food, corresponding to their desired goal, in the following table:
|
S.No. |
Goal |
S.No. |
Direction |
|
i |
Liberation |
a |
West |
|
ii |
Long Life |
b |
North |
|
iii |
Wealth |
c |
South |
|
iv |
Fame |
d |
East |
|
|
|
|
|
A.3. i Liberation – Eat food facing SOUTH
ii Long Life- Eat food facing EAST
iii
Wealth - Eat Food facing WEST
iv Fame – Eat
Food facing NORTH
Q.4. For Kshatriyas, the upanayana samskara should be done within the age of_____. a. 16 ; b.6 ; c.8 ; d.22 A. 4. For Kshatriyas, the upanayana samskara should be done within the age of 16.
Q. 5. TripadA is known as “braHmaNa: mukham”. What does it refer to? a. Omkara; b. River Ganga; c. Savitri mantra; d. the 3 Vedas A.5. The tripada is the 3 vedas.
Q. 6. How does a learned brahmin acquire the benefit (phala) of chanting the Vedas, by performing the gayatri mantra-japa?
A. 6.The Gayatri Mantra is a powerful tool for holistic well-being and spiritual growth. The inner state is elevated and positively, influences the surrounding environment.
A learned Brahmin is benefited with mental clarity, relief from stress, stability of emotions, protected from negative forces.
By regular practice of Gayatri Mantra Japa with correct pronunciation, the physical body energy is enhanced through the chakras and healing of any dosas also takes place.
However, chanting during sandhya kalaam only, need be with devotion, focus, understanding of the meanings and following of the rules strictly, as timing, body posture, focus, intention or attitude.
Q. 7. Explain Manusmrti’s views on excessive consumption of food, based on the verse beginning “anArogyamanAyuShyam..” A.7. The sloka, advices against excessive eating. Overeating causes illness, reduces lifespan, prevents heaven, brings demerit and makes one disliked. So over eating should be avoided.
Q.8. Who is a “Jitendriya:”? What is the importance of
“indriyanigraha” (control over the senses)?
A.8. Jitendriya (जितेन्द्रिय) refers to “one who is self-controlled” representing a
desirable characteristic of a true practitioner. He who has become absorbed in
one object, silently not thinking of anything else, having abandoned everything
prior is free from any undertaking. He is a friend to all, endures all, is indifferent
[to all things], his senses controlled (Jitendriya), his fear and anger have ceased, his desire slain, [this] man is free”.
Indriya-nigraha
is necessary to attain mokṣa from trans-migratory existence. Mokṣa can be
attained either through Jnana or through bhakthi . For either of these paths, mind is the chief mode of Sadhana or spiritual practice.
Since the Indriyas' or the sense-organs are allowed to go towards the
sense-objects, it can make the mind impure or distracted and hence, there is a
great need to reign them in. This is the meaning of the word Indriyanigraha.
The Indriyas' must be directed towards the objects or persons associated with God. By doing so, they bring in pure vibrations that help the aspirant to cleanse the mind. This summarizes the importance of Indriyanigraha, which is nothing but control of senses.
Q.9. How should a shishya conduct himself towards his guru,
according to Manusmrti and Gurugita?
A.9. Guru-Sishya relationship is a Parampara or a tradition. It is considered that
this relationship, based on the genuineness of the guru and the respect,
commitment, devotion and obedience of the student, is the best way for subtle
or advanced knowledge to be conveyed. The student eventually masters the
knowledge that the guru embodies.
In this
tradition or parampara, the shishya
remains with his or her guru as a family member and gets the education as a
true learner
Diksha(formal initiation): A formal recognition of this relationship,
generally in a structured initiation ceremony where the guru accepts the
initiate as a Shishya and also accepts responsibility for the
spiritual well-being and progress of the new Shishya.
Shiksha (transmission of
knowledge): Sometimes this initiation process will include the conveying of
specific esoteric wisdom and/or meditation techniques.
Gurudakshina, where the Shishya gives a gift to the Guru as a token of gratitude, often the only monetary or otherwise fee that the student ever gives. Such tokens can be as simple as a piece of fruit or as serious as a Thumb, as in the case of Ekalavya and his guru Dronacharya.
Guru Gotra, refers to the practice of
adopting the name of guru or the parampara as one's gotra
(surname) instead of gotra at birth. The disciples of same guru, especially in
the same cohort, are referred to as guru bhrata (brother by
virtue of having same guru) or guru bhagini (sister by virtue
of having same guru).
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