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Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11 Quiz

This Bhagavad Gita Quiz is based on the 11th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. The aim of the quiz is to understand few important teachings in the eleventh chapter of the Gita. The questions might be tough. The aim of the quiz is to study Gita. You can use Bhagavad Gita in your home to find answers as this will help you in understanding Gita more. If there any mistakes or you would like to add more questions please mail the corrections and questions to hindublog@gmail.com Related Bhagavad Gita Chapter 10 Quiz Gita Chapter 12 Quiz

Paingala Upanishad Teachings

At first this universe was Sat (Be-ness) only. It is spoken of as Brahman which is ever free, which is changeless, which is Truth, Wisdom, and Bliss, and which is full, permanent, and one only without a second. Ishwara has Maya under his control, is omniscient, the original cause of creation, preservation, and dissolution, and the seed of this universe. Ishvara causes the universe which has latent in Him, to manifest itself through the bonds of karma of all creatures like a painted canvas unfurled. Again through the extinction of their karmas, he makes it disappear. In Him alone is latent all the universe , wrapped up like a painted cloth. Explanation Of The Above Quotes: The concept mentioned in the first quote 'at first this universe...without a second' is deeply rooted in Hindu philosophy, particularly in Vedanta, where Brahman is considered the ultimate reality, the source and essence of everything. Here's an expansion on this idea: In the ancient texts of Hi