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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Religion by Discernment.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Krishna, who thinks always, "I am not the doer?"
(a) Those whose consciousness is unified.
(b) Those whose consciousness is divided.
(c) Those with hightened consciousness.
(d) Those without consciousness.

2. Where do the birth and dissolution of the cosmos take place according to Krishna?
(a) In the center of the human heart.
(b) In the center of the galaxy.
(c) In Krishna.
(d) Far, far away from Earth.

3. What does Krishna tell Arjuna about the world of the senses?
(a) The world of the senses does not exist.
(b) The world of the senses can lead an aspirant astray at first, but later may offer salvation.
(c) The world of the senses is the source of salvation.
(d) Pleasures conceived in the world of the senses have a beginning and an end and give birth to misery.

4. What is the path for those who have ascended to yoga?
(a) Turbulence and unrest.
(b) Selfless work.
(c) Stillness and peace.
(d) Carefree living.

5. What does Krishna say is the only friend of the Self?
(a) The will.
(b) The heart.
(c) The mind.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Arjuna overcome by sorrow?

2. Where does Krishna say true sustenance may be found?

3. What does Sri Krishna counsel Arjuna to do?

4. Where should those who aspire to the state of yoga seek the Self?

5. Krishna says that even if Arjuna were the most sinful of sinners he could cross beyond all sin. How?

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