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Bhagavad Gita
Unit - 02: The Disease [Verses: 1.01 - 1.45]
By
Raja Subramaniyan
On completion of this unit, the student will be able to
(a) See his vulnerability to stressful or tragic situations in life
(b) Appreciate the dilemma faced by Arjuna
(c) Understand the role of attachment in bringing fear, anger and sorrow
Unit Test:
1. What is attachment and what are the two emotions that indicate the presence
of attachment in our mind?
2. Two factors develop and sustain attachment. What are they?
3. Describe the connection between attachment and love.
4. What are the four modes of mind? Which one should be powerful?
5. What is the first effect of attachment?
6. What are the effects of delusion?
7. Why does Arjuna give various reasons for abandoning the war?
8. What is the revelation that dawned upon Arjuna with respect to material
pursuit?
9. What will you do if are in the position of Arjuna?
10. What the diagnosis of the disease is as described in the Chapter 1?
Answers could be sent to the
author for validation.
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