Quiz: BG 01.01

Read BG 1.1 before answering the following.

 

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#1. What is the role of Sañjaya in the Bhagavad-gītā?

He is a priest performing rituals at Kurukṣetra.

He is a disciple of Vyāsa who narrates the events to Dhṛtarāṣṭra.

He is a warrior fighting for the Kauravas.

He is a messenger between the Pandavas and Kauravas.

#2. What is the significance of Dhṛtarāṣṭra referring only to his sons as Kurus?

He was unaware of the Pandavas' lineage.

He wanted to show equality between the Kauravas and Pandavas.

He wanted to emphasize his sons' superiority.

He deliberately excluded the Pandavas from the family heritage.

#3. What is the significance of Kurukṣetra being called dharma-kṣetra?

It is a place where only warriors gather.

It is a place where religious rituals are performed and dharma is upheld.

It is a place where only the Pandavas worshipped.

It is a place where material desires are fulfilled.

#4. What is the symbolic meaning of the “unwanted plants” being wiped out in the dharma-kṣetra?

The Kauravas, like Duryodhana, would be removed to establish dharma.

The Pandavas would be defeated.

The battlefield would become barren after the war.

The Pandavas would abandon their virtuous nature.

#5. What does the term dharma-kṣetra imply about the presence of Lord Kṛṣṇa?

Lord Kṛṣṇa was present to ensure the victory of the Kauravas.

Lord Kṛṣṇa was absent from the battlefield.

Lord Kṛṣṇa was neutral and did not take sides.

Lord Kṛṣṇa was present on the side of Arjuna to uphold dharma.

#6. What is the specific standard of the Bhagavad-gītā?

It contains only Vedic wisdom.

It is a philosophical debate between Arjuna and Kṛṣṇa.

It is a summary of all other scriptures but also contains unique teachings.

It is a historical account of the Mahābhārata.

#7. Why was Dhṛtarāṣṭra fearful about the influence of Kurukṣetra on the battle?

He thought the Pandavas would flee from the battlefield.

He thought Lord Kṛṣṇa would not participate in the battle.

He knew the holy place would favor the virtuous Pandavas.

He believed the Kauravas would lose their courage.

#8. Why is it important to read the Bhagavad-gītā with the help of a devotee of Śrī Kṛṣṇa?

To focus only on the historical aspects.

To ensure personal interpretations are prioritized.

To memorize the verses quickly.

To avoid motivated interpretations and understand it correctly.

#9. What does the Gītā-māhātmya say about studying the Bhagavad-gītā?

It should be read without any guidance.

It should be read scrutinizingly with the help of a devotee.

It should be read only by scholars.

It should be read casually without much scrutiny.

#10. What does Dhṛtarāṣṭra’s inquiry to Sañjaya reveal about his mindset?

He wanted to negotiate peace between the Pandavas and Kauravas.

He was doubtful and fearful about the outcome of the battle.

He was indifferent to the battle.

He was confident of his sons' victory.

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