13. One must be __________________ to learn from the bona fide spiritual master.
a) Strict
b) Inquisitive
c) Simple
d) Elevated
Nectar of Instruction, Upadesamrita
14. How is a devotee elevated from a neophyte stage to uttama-adhikari stage ?
a) By chanting prescribed no. of rounds regularly
b) By understanding that there is no difference between the holy name of the Lord & the Lord Himself
c) By chanting offenselessly
d) All of the above
15. Engaging faithfully in the service of the Lord begins with the _____________________ .
a) Basis
b) Acceptance
c) Tongue
d) Behaviour
01. A person engaged in devotional service must be free from ___________________ .
a) Consciousness
b) Activities
c) Material motives
d) Imperfections
02. At what stage is suddha-bhakti performed ?
a) At the stage of jnana
b) At the stage of karma
c) At the stage of liberation
d) All of the above
03. Is a devotee of Krsna whose bodily features appears materially conditioned, is subject to material condition ?
a) Yes
b) No
04. What should be done, if a pure devotee has bodily defects ?
a) It should be controlled
b) It should be distinguished
c) It should be awarded
d) It should be overlooked
05. The gosvami title is actually the monopoly of the _________________ .
a) Brahmanas
b) Pure devotees
c) Gosvami family
d) All of the above
06. What is the meaning of the word “gosvami” ?
a) One who is the master of the world or universe
b) One who is the master of some religious sect. ?
c) One who is the master of his senses
d) One who is the master of his subtle elements
07. In the text 6 of NOI, with what is the body of a pure devotee compared ?
a) Water
b) Bubbles
c) Yamuna
d) Ganges
08. How is one superior or inferior in Krsna consciousness ?
a) According to one's spiritual development
b) According to one's simplicity
c) According to one's carefulness
d) According to one's knowledge
09. What are the affects on a person who criticizes or is jealous of a pure devotee of Krsna ?
a) It obstructs his Krsna consciousness
b) Its dangerous for his Krsna consciousness
c) He can't derive any spiritual benefit
d) All of the above
10. The spiritual master must not be subjected to the __________________ of disciple.
a) Advice
b) Nature
c) Vision
d) None of these
01. What is the nature of the holy name of Lord Krsna, his quality and pastimes?
a) Absolute Truth
b) Bliss
c) Beauty
d) All of the above
02. In text 7 of NOI, what is nescience compared to ?
a) Tongue
b) Jaundice
c) Root
d) Bitter Taste
03. Which of the following transcendentally palatable things does ignorance perverts the ability to relish?
a) Name of Krsna
b) Quality of Krsna
c) Form and Pastimes of Krsna
d) All of the above
04. How is the recovery of spiritual health possible?
a) By enthusiasm
b) By Knowledge
c) By regular cultivation of Krsna Conscious
d) None of the above
05. Mans normal condition is to be afraid of the lord
a) Eternal Servant
b) Well wisher
c) Friend
d) All of the above
06. Why is the world of maya is called durasraya
a) Because its false
b) Because its bad shelter
c) Both a & b
d) None of these
07. What is a misconception about one’s spiritual identity which provides basis for false ego?
a) Confusion
b) Ignorance
c) Nature
d) Endeavor