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Vedanta and Yoga Trivia Quiz

Vedanta and yoga offer the world a method of attaining liberation. Through right living, understanding, renunciation and self-analysis one can become God-realised. But what do you know about some of the basic principles?

A multiple-choice quiz by Vedantin. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Vedantin

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
153,790

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
9 / 15

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620

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Question 1 of 15

1. The word yoga is often misunderstood in the West. But what does it really mean? Which of the following most accurately describes its meaning? Hint

attaining to freedom

spiritual union

keeping fit and healthy

maintaining correct posture

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which of the following best describes the 'real self' of man? Hint

jnani

swami

mukti

atman

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which of the following terms means freedom? Hint

karma

maya

sattva

mukti

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Question 4 of 15

4. Swami Vivekananda explains there are four main yoga types, each corresponding to the four main character types. Which of the following is NOT one of them? Hint

jnana

karma

bhakti

kriya

5. Vedanta recognises that there have been divine incarnations throughout time for different religions. Jesus Christ was born to help save mankind. Which of the following is the collection of spiritual lessons he gave his disciples? Hint

Exodus

Book of Revelation

Sermon on the Mount

Genesis

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which term closely describes righteous living or duty? Hint

gnani

karma

mukti

dharma

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Question 7 of 15

7. According to the eightfold path to enlightenment, which of the steps refers to the withdrawal of the senses? Hint

pranayama

pratyhara

samadhi

moksha

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Question 8 of 15

8. Repetition of a holy name and the contemplation of its meaning is considered one of the best methods to attain purity. What is the correct term? Hint

japa

prayer

meditation

dhyana

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Question 9 of 15

9. According to Vedanta, what is the term given to the cosmic primordial veil of ignorance? Hint

samadhi

maya

karma

moksha

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Question 10 of 15

10. In the eightfold path to enlightenment, the first step (and the stumbling block for most) is Yama, or moral conduct. Which phrase refers to non-violence? Hint

sadhana

brahmacharya

ahimsa

bhakti

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Question 11 of 15

11. The universe is said to exist in three states or 'gunas'. Which of the following refers to the state of activity and the pursuit of desire? Hint

maya

tamas

rajas

sattva

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which of the following terms best describes the occult or psychic powers one may acquire when pursuing the path to liberation? Hint

akashic

siddhi

dharma

sadhu

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who was said to be the main disciple of Sri Ramakrishna? Hint

Swami Prabhavananda

Swami Vivekananda

Swami Yatiswarananda

Sarada Devi

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Question 14 of 15

14. The Chakras are very significant in yoga. What is the location of the Anahata? Hint

heart

brow

top of head

solar plexus

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Question 15 of 15

15. In the West, we often think of yoga as a fashionable thing, keeping fit and stretching into different postures etc. Maintaining a healthy body is still important as it supports a healthy mind and helps promote the right condition for yoga philosophy and meditation. But what is the name of this yoga that refers to maintaining a healthy body and is merely complementary to the whole system? Hint

hatha yoga

mantra yoga

gnani yoga

tantric yoga

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The word yoga is often misunderstood in the West. But what does it really mean? Which of the following most accurately describes its meaning?

Answer: spiritual union

Yoga means union and at the same time the path to follow to attain union with God / Brahman. There are various 'types' of yoga according to Vedanta philosophy reflecting different personalities and methods. But the main ones all lead to the same goal!

2. Which of the following best describes the 'real self' of man?

Answer: atman

A swami is a name given to a holy or wise man eg Swami Vivekananda, jnani refers to knowledge, mukti means freedom. The atman is the self when not 'covered' by the veil of ignorance (maya).

3. Which of the following terms means freedom?

Answer: mukti

Real freedom in Vedanta is freedom from all bondage and desire. Freedom from the senses! The word maya refers to ignorance - Man's greatest sin. Sattva is one of the three 'gunas' - it means balance.

4. Swami Vivekananda explains there are four main yoga types, each corresponding to the four main character types. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Answer: kriya

The four are: Karma yoga or the path of action (work without attachment to results); Bhakti yoga or the path of devotion and worship; Jnana yoga or the path of knowledge; and Raja yoga or the path of mental or psychic control. Sages tell us by loving God we get to know God and by trying to know God we grow to love God. They are all in fact complementary.

Answer: Sermon on the Mount

Wonderful collection. Vedanta offers its own wonderful insight into the deeper meaning of each lesson.

6. Which term closely describes righteous living or duty?

Answer: dharma

Eastern philosophy explains that to follow a harmonious path to liberation is the best way to avoid misery and conflict. The word dharma refers both to the teachings of Buddha and to one's personal role in maintaining the natural harmony of the world.

7. According to the eightfold path to enlightenment, which of the steps refers to the withdrawal of the senses?

Answer: pratyhara

The eight steps being: Yama (moral conduct), Niyama (religious observances), Asana (posture), Pranayama (control and watchfulness of the breath), Pratyhara, Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (superconsciousness experience).

8. Repetition of a holy name and the contemplation of its meaning is considered one of the best methods to attain purity. What is the correct term?

Answer: japa

Japa is essentially repetition of a mantra - the sacred word or phrase. Whilst there can be many mantras for different goals, japa refers to liberation and the mantra used refers to a holy personality.

9. According to Vedanta, what is the term given to the cosmic primordial veil of ignorance?

Answer: maya

It is this apparent veil that deludes us into seeing this world as one of duality ie good and evil, light and dark, pleasure and pain. The scriptures and realised souls tell us that on liberation we still see this world but in a different way ie as the manifestation of Brahman.

The world being created by the 'female' aspect or shakti power - a world which is ever subject to creation, maintenance and destruction.

10. In the eightfold path to enlightenment, the first step (and the stumbling block for most) is Yama, or moral conduct. Which phrase refers to non-violence?

Answer: ahimsa

The five aspects of Yama are: non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, bodily continence and non-attachment to worldly possessions.

11. The universe is said to exist in three states or 'gunas'. Which of the following refers to the state of activity and the pursuit of desire?

Answer: rajas

Tamas = inertia, dullness, ignorance and 'demonic' qualities; Rajas is the next state of activity, desire, passion and restlessness; Sattva is the quality of peace and balance. Maya is the covering of ignorance which 'apparently' covers our real nature.

12. Which of the following terms best describes the occult or psychic powers one may acquire when pursuing the path to liberation?

Answer: siddhi

There are references throughout history to numerous Siddhi powers. These have included: invisibility, producing food out of the air, walking on water, projecting light from one's body, clairvoyance and clairaudience, mind reading and bilocation or teleporting. However, Vedanta warns us that all of them are unnecessary and act as barriers to liberation.

13. Who was said to be the main disciple of Sri Ramakrishna?

Answer: Swami Vivekananda

Naren was Vivekananda's pre-initiation name. Sarada Devi was the beloved Holy Mother. The other swamis are of course holy and they have written wonderful spiritual works.

14. The Chakras are very significant in yoga. What is the location of the Anahata?

Answer: heart

The Heart chakra is recommended by Vedanta as being the focus for all meditation for all sincere aspirants. This helps avoid using the three lower centres which relate to animal tendencies.

Answer: hatha yoga

In fact, many sages explain that Hatha yoga is unnecessary. Gnani yoga is the path of wisdom; mantra refers to the used of bija-seed sounds, words and phrases and the inherent power in them (the best example being 'OM').

Source: Author Vedantin

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