The Bhagavad Gita | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Book 1, Bhagavadgita: Chapter 1, The Distress of Arjuna

1. Where do Dhritarashtra's family and the Pandavas gather to fight?

The field of dharma.

2. Who assembles the army of the Pandavas?

Yudhishthira.

3. Whose family does Bhishma fight for?

Dhritarashtra's family.

4. Where is Arjuna when he surveys the armies?

In a mighty chariot.

5. Who is with Arjuna before the battle begins?

Sri Krishna.

6. Why is Arjuna overcome by sorrow?

Arjuna is overcome by sorrow at the sight of his kinsmen in opposition to one another.

7. What satisfaction will Arjuna find from killing Dhritarashtra's sons?

Arjuna will find no satisfaction.

8. According to Arjuna, what happens when a family declines?

Ancient traditions are destroyed.

9. What happens when the women of a family become corrupt according to Arjuna?

Society is plunged into chaos.

10. According to Arjuna what is the result of social chaos?