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Chapter 2 Questions
Chapter 2 Questions
3. Define the 3 phases of understanding the Absolute Truth in relation to the analogy of the sun. (2.2)
6. What words does Kåñëa use to chastise Arjuna (Arjuna’s arguments of Chapter 1)? (2.2, 2.3)
8. What are Arjuna's arguments in this section for not fighting? (2.4 to 2.6)
12. What does a “paëòitäù”, a wise man, not lament for? (2.11)
13. Write in brief Çréla Prabhupäda's arguments against the Mäyäväda philosophy in the purports to
verses 2.12 and 2.13.
16. Why should one perform his duty despite the hardships of climatic conditions? Give one eg. (2.14)
18. Analyze the difference between a living and a dead body. Explain the analogy of medicine. (2.17)
20. Since the soul cannot be killed, so can we kill anyone at our desire? Explain. (2.19)
22. Explain the analogy of the light of the sun with respect to soul. (2.20)
23. Who can apply violence? Give two relevant analogies. (2.21)
24. Explain the analogy of garments in relation to the soul. (2.22)
25. Explain the significance of the fact that the soul is sarva-gata. (2.24)
27. What is the meaning of sva-dharma? Describe the various types of sva-dharma. (2.31)
29. State Kåñëa's arguments in this section (2.31 to 2.38) to get Arjuna to fight. (2.31 to 2.38)
31. Any work in Kåñëa consciousness is never a loss. Explain with an example. (2.40)
32. What is “vyavasäyätmikä buddhiù”? Explain the analogy of watering the root of a tree. (2.41)
33. What do Vedas primarily deal with? How can they become an obstacle on the spiritual
advancement? (2.42 to 2.45)
38. What is the correct way of overcoming the desires for sense gratification? (2.59)
39. What it means to be a “mat-para” devotee of the Lord. How did Mahäräja Ambaréña become a “mat-
para” devotee? (2.61)
40. What are the steps of “falldown” from spiritual advancement. (2.62, 2.63)
42. Who alone can achieve perfect peace? Explain with an analogy. (2.70)
44. What is nirväëa? What is the correct Vaiñëava understanding of nirväëa? (2.72)