KARMA & ASHTAVAKRA GITA EXAM SEMESTER 1

SECTION I Answer any 3.... 60 marks

1. Describe the relationship between the 5 elements and the 5 senses and the associated
emotions .... 20 marks
2.

Explain Karma. What are the 3 types of Karma? What are the 5 types of karmas that you
cannot change?.. 20 marks

3. Explain in your own words "I am not the doer .....20 marks
4. In your own words summarize and link the first 7 chapters of Ashtavakra Gita ..20 marks
SECTION II Answer any 4.20 marks
1. Explain "You are not the Doer". 5 marks
2. Explain Maaya in your own words................................................................................5 marks
3. Describe in details the 5 principles from Ashtavakra Gita 2 ........................................5 marks
4. Describe the meaning of Changelessness! How to be more established in it?.........5 marks
5. Explain Everything is God!..5 marks
SECTION III Answer any 10....20 marks
1. What are the qualifications for listening to the Ashtavakra Gita? ................................ 2 marks
2. What are the 7 qualities of the Self? ...................................................... 2 marks
3. Explain how this world is an illusion in your own words.................................................2 marks
4. Explain I am everything or I am nothing in your own words......................................2 marks
5. What is the difference between a Gyaani (Enlightened) and a Bhakt (Devotee)?.....2 marks
6. What is your favorite knowledge point? Describe in your own words..... 2 marks
7. Explain Dharma adharmau sukham dukham manasani na te vibbho..2 marks
8. Explain Muktabhimani mukto hi baddho baddhabhimanyapi.2 marks
9. Explain Aho Niranjanaha shanto bodhoham prakrute paraha Etavantamaham kalam mohenaiva
vidambitaha ...2 marks

10. Explain Sashariramaho vishwam parityaajya mayadhuna Kutaschid kaushaladeva paramatma

vilokyate .....2 marks

11. Explain I am all-pervading throughout this creation in your own words....2 marks