Seminary Lesson 1 Quiz – Temple of Kriya Yoga

Bhagavad Gita – Chapter 1 – Assignment Part 2

All answers are in a random order for every test taker. All questions require an answer to complete the test. Once you have answered all questions, you will be presented with a message depending on the amount of correct answers. If you have answered enough questions correctly, you will be allowed to move onto the next lesson. If enough questions have not been answered correctly, you will be required to retake the test.

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Question 1: What are the guidelines given by Goswami Kriyananda for determining if actions are proper?*

Actions are proper if the internal ritual is pure—meaning they are done for joy, according to the order of life (ritta), and for the benefit of others, rather than convolutedly doing something just to "get" something.

Actions are proper as long as you strictly follow the external rituals of the Temple, regardless of what your inner thoughts or motivations are.

Actions are proper if they guarantee that other people will publicly praise your humility and dedication.

Actions are proper only if they require extreme physical suffering, isolation, and strict fasting.

Actions are proper only if they result in immediate financial gain or increased social status.

Question 2: What is it that needs to be renounced?*

Your personal Dharma and duties, so that you can follow someone else's more glorious path.

All physical possessions, including money, comfortable furniture, and nice clothing.

The desire to learn, study, and actively improve your own mind.

The inner attitudes in our head, such as inner greed and emotional attachment, rather than the physical objects themselves.

Any human relationship that distracts you from meditating in complete isolation.

Question 3: What is the value of this renunciation?*

It forces other people to take care of your physical needs since you have given up caring about the physical world.

It permanently shields you from the negative vibrations of other people in crowded cities.

It guarantees that you will be completely free of karma and reborn as a wealthy civil servant in your next lifetime.

It allows you to feel spiritually superior to those who are still attached to their material possessions.

It frees you from being controlled by emotional reactions to things, allowing for constant awareness, contentment, and genuine happiness regardless of whether you are in a $10 room or a palace suite.

Bhagavad Gita – Chapter 1 – Assignment Part 2

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