Which of the following is not one of the main teachings of the Bhagavad Gita?Group of answer choicesThe outline of ethical conduct provided by Krishna to Arjuna in a list of acceptable and unacceptable behaviors is required of all people irrespective of their station in life.One ought to perform one’s duty according to one's station in life as reflected in the caste system. There are various ways to achieve moksha.Vishnu is a god who intercedes on behalf of humanity when we have strayed too far from a proper understanding of the way things are. Flag question: Question 19Question 19Tips2 ptsWhich of the following statements is false regarding Hindu faith and practice?Group of answer choicesThe religion and practices of Hinduism are closely tied to the political/national identity of India.According to the Law of Manu, women should be served by men in order for men to have a chance at a good rebirth.The Vedas continue to be revered as the foundation of the Hindu faith even though they are studied by only a small group of expert academics and devoted followers.Brahman is ultimate Reality, the god-being from which all has emanated and to which all will return when released from the bondage of existence. Flag question: Question 20Question 20Tips10 ptsMatch the statement with the correct term as provided.Group of answer choicesManuals from Tibetan Buddhism which teach the various magical words and spells needed to survive this life and successfully navigate into and through the next life.Desire, the main thing that keeps us tied to the cycle of birth, death and rebirth.The law of the Buddha applicable to everyone.Beings who have achieved enlightenment but have postponed Nirvana in order to help the rest of us on our way.According to Buddhism, the course of action one must follow in order to see clearly and break free from the ties that bind one to this existence.
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Which of the following is not one of the main teachings of the Bhagavad Gita?Group of answer choicesThe outline of ethical conduct provided by Krishna to Arjuna in a list of acceptable and unacceptable behaviors is required of all people irrespective of their station in life.One ought to perform one’s duty according to one's station in life as reflected in the caste system. There are various ways to achieve moksha.Vishnu is a god who intercedes on behalf of humanity when we have strayed too far from a proper understanding of the way things are. Flag question: Question 19Question 19Tips2 ptsWhich of the following statements is false regarding Hindu faith and practice?Group of answer choicesThe religion and practices of Hinduism are closely tied to the political/national identity of India.According to the Law of Manu, women should be served by men in order for men to have a chance at a good rebirth.The Vedas continue to be revered as the foundation of the Hindu faith even though they are studied by only a small group of expert academics and devoted followers.Brahman is ultimate Reality, the god-being from which all has emanated and to which all will return when released from the bondage of existence. Flag question: Question 20Question 20Tips10 ptsMatch the statement with the correct term as provided.Group of answer choicesManuals from Tibetan Buddhism which teach the various magical words and spells needed to survive this life and successfully navigate into and through the next life.Desire, the main thing that keeps us tied to the cycle of birth, death and rebirth.The law of the Buddha applicable to everyone.Beings who have achieved enlightenment but have postponed Nirvana in order to help the rest of us on our way.According to Buddhism, the course of action one must follow in order to see clearly and break free from the ties that bind one to this existence.
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The first question is asking which of the listed teachings is not a main teaching of the Bhagavad Gita. The correct answer is "The outline of ethical conduct provided by Krishna to Arjuna in a list of acceptable and unacceptable behaviors is required of all people irrespective of their station in life." This is not a main teaching of the Bhagavad Gita.
The second question is asking which of the listed statements is false regarding Hindu faith and practice. The correct answer is "According to the Law of Manu, women should be served by men in order for men to have a chance at a good rebirth." This is not a belief held in Hindu faith and practice.
The third question is asking you to match the provided statements with the correct terms. The correct matches are:
- Manuals from Tibetan Buddhism which teach the various magical words and spells needed to survive this life and successfully navigate into and through the next life: Tibetan Book of the Dead
- Desire, the main thing that keeps us tied to the cycle of birth, death and rebirth: Tanha
- The law of the Buddha applicable to everyone: Dharma
- Beings who have achieved enlightenment but have postponed Nirvana in order to help the rest of us on our way: Bodhisattvas
- According to Buddhism, the course of action one must follow in order to see clearly and break free from the ties that bind one to this existence: Eightfold Path
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