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    This document contains a quiz on the Bhakti-rasamrta-sindhu and Nectar of Instruction texts. It includes 20 multiple choice and short answer questions testing knowledge of concepts from these works such as the six Gosvamis of Vrindavan, the nine processes of devotional service, controlling the mind and senses, and associating with devotees. Answering the questions requires understanding of key principles of Gaudiya Vaishnava philosophy as taught by Lord Caitanya and the Acharyas.

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    NOI UT01 2017

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    NOI-UT01-2017

    Nectar of Instruction
    Write the correct choice(s) for the following questions

    Q.1 What is the name of the commentary on NOI written by Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur?

    A) Piyusa Varshini B) Amrta Pravaha Bhashya C) Anuvrtti D) Sarartha Darshini

    Q.2 What is the name of the eight verses left behind by Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu?

    A) Jagannathshtakam B) Shikshashtakam C) Madhurashtakam D) Damodarashtakam

    Q.3) In all spiritual affairs what is ones first duty?

    A) Take initiation B) Chant mantras C) Memorize Sanskrit texts D) Control ones mind and senses

    Q.4) According to NOI, what is the meaning of the word Mahatma

    A) Broad minded person B) Humble person C) Renounced person D) Wealthy person

    Q.5) The verse on the 9 processes of Devotional service was spoken by whom?

    A) Parikshit Maharaja B) Prahlada Maharaja C) Dhruva Maharaja D) Yudhishthira Maharaja

    Q.6) Where did Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu make the animals chant and dance in ecstasy?

    A) Forest of Vrindavan B) Forest of Chitrakuta C) Forest of Jharikhanda D) Forest of Naimisharanya

    Q 7) When Srila Rupa Goswami retired from government service, what portion of his lifes savings was
    used for Krishnas service?

    A) 100% B) 75% C) 50% D) 25%

    Q 8) The example of the elephant bathing illustrates the process of

    A) Atonement B)Tapasya C)6 loving exchanges D) Philosophical speculation


    Q 9)According to NOI which is the best charity?

    A) Building hospitals B) Distributing Holy Name C) Feeding the poor D) Opening educational
    institutions

    Q 10)Which of the following Sanskrit phrases means to follow the regulative principles of Vaidhi Bhakti

    A) Niyamagraha B) Sato Vrtteh C) Prayasa D) Tat-tat-karma-pravartanat

    Answer in brief the following questions

    Q1) Name the 6 Goswamis of Vrindavan

    Q2) Explain the analogy of elephants bathing as given in Text 1 Purport

    Q3) Give the 2 defintions of Tapasya (one given by SP and other by SBSST)

    Q4) Explain the 2 kinds of urges of the mind and how to control it

    Q5) How to control the urges of the tongue

    Q6) what are the 6 activities unfavorable to Devotional service

    Q7) What are the 3 types of energies of the Lord and accordingly, what are the 2 different categories of
    human beings

    Q8) What are the different categories of Laulyam

    Q9) Explain the concept of Niyamagraha and its 2 kinds

    Q10) Explain Jana-sangas and what categories of association should be avoided (Text 2 purport)

    Q11) What are the 6 principles favorable to practice of devotional service

    Q12) Define Enthusiasm (Utsaha)

    Q13) What is Bhakti and what is not Bhakti as per Text 3 Purport

    Q14) Explain analogy of Dictaphone as given in Text 3 Purport

    Q15) Explain Tat-tat karma pravartanat and sato vrtteh

    Q16) What are the 6 types of loving exchanges between devotees

    Q17) Explain Guhyam Akhyati Prcchati

    Q18) Explain analogy of businessman in a hotel as given in text 4

    Q19) According to Text 4 Purport whose association is to be avoided and why?

    Q20) What are the benefits of having 6 loving exchanges with devotees?

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