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Gita Unit - 01: Introduction

Bhagavad Gita
Unit - 01: Introduction
By Raja Subramaniyan

On completion of this unit, the student will be able to
(a) Understand the purpose of learning Gita
(b) Explain the contents of Vedas

Unit Test:
1. What is the main purpose of conventional education?
2. Why do we need the knowledge revealed in Gita?
3. What are the four features that differentiate living from non-living?
4. What is the single feature that differentiates a human being from other living beings?
5. What are the advantages and disadvantage of this differentiating feature?
6. How do we overcome this disadvantage?
7. What is the meaning of the Sanskrit word 'Veda'?
8. What is the meaning of the Sanskrit word 'Dharma'?
9. What are the two parts of Vedas? Explain the purpose of each part.
10. State the difference between Active Dharma and Passive Dharma.
11. State the difference between Ordinary and Special Dharma.
12. In case of a conflict between Ordinary and Special Dharma, which one should be followed?

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