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Flashcards on Bhagavad Gita
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What is the Bhagavad Gita?
A 700-verse Hindu scripture part of the Indian epic Mahabharata.
Where does the Bhagavad Gita conversation take place?
On the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
Who are the two main characters in the Bhagavad Gita?
Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna.
What is the central theme of the Bhagavad Gita?
Dharma (righteousness) and duty in life.
How is Krishna portrayed in the Gita?
As the Supreme God in a human form.
What philosophical schools are discussed in the Gita?
Samkhya, Yoga, and Vedanta.
What era is the Bhagavad Gita believed to have been written?
Between 5th and 2nd century BCE.
What is the significance of 'Karma Yoga' in the Gita?
The path of selfless action.
What is the principle of 'Bhakti' highlighted in the Gita?
Devotion and surrender to God.
How is 'Jnana Yoga' described in the Bhagavad Gita?
The path of knowledge and wisdom.
What kind of dialogue is the Bhagavad Gita?
A philosophical discourse.
What war forms the background for the Gita's message?
The Mahabharata War.
What does 'Gita' mean in Sanskrit?
Song or poem
Who narrated the Bhagavad Gita to King Dhritarashtra?
Sanjaya
What is the outcome of Arjuna's dialogue with Krishna?
Arjuna decides to fight the war, upholding his duty as a warrior.
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In which scripture is the Bhagavad Gita found?
Mahabharata
Ramayana
Vedas
Upanishads
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Who provides guidance to Arjuna in the Gita?
Brahma
Krishna
Shiva
Vishnu
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What does Arjuna face a dilemma about in the Gita?
Wealth
Engaging in battle
Choosing a wife
Following a career
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What is NOT a path to moksha (liberation) described in the Gita?
Karma Yoga
Bhakti Yoga
Jnana Yoga
Aishwarya Yoga
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During which time period is the Bhagavad Gita estimated to be written?
8th-6th century CE
10th-8th century BCE
5th-2nd century BCE
1st century CE
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What is the meaning of 'Dharma' as discussed in the Gita?
Wealth
Health
Duty and righteousness
Happiness
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Who is listening to the recital of the Bhagavad Gita by Sanjaya?
Yudhishthira
Arjuna
Dhritarashtra
Bhisma
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In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna is considered an incarnation of which deity?
Agni
Indra
Vishnu
Varuna
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The concept of 'detachment' in the Gita is closest to which Yoga path?
Bhakti Yoga
Karma Yoga
Raja Yoga
Hatha Yoga
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Which of the following themes is NOT addressed in the Bhagavad Gita?
War and peace
Duty and ethics
Commercial trade
Mortality and the soul
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