Q.1
What is the literal translation of the Sanskrit term 'Advaita'?
  • Nothing there
  • Only One
  • Not Two
  • One Consciousness
Q.2
An essential part of learning in Advaita is 'Satsang'. What is 'Satsang'?
  • Interaction with a guru
  • Prayer
  • Singing holy songs
  • Meditation
Q.3
In Advaita there is said to be only one 'true teacher' who all other teachers guide their students towards. How is the one true teacher referred to?
  • Krishna
  • Shankaracharya
  • Brama
  • Satguru
Q.4
Another path towards enlightenment is the transfer of energy from the master to the student. What is the usual term for this method?
  • Punnam
  • Shaktipat
  • Ananda
  • Sadhana
Q.5
What is the end of the Advaita path?
  • Death
  • Enlightenment
  • Rebirth as an animal
  • Puja
Q.6
What is the predominant practice used by students of Advaita as a path towards enlightenment?
  • Focusing on the present moment
  • Chanting Mantras
  • Performing Yoga
  • Satsang
Q.7
The essence of Advaita teaching is that duality (ie. that you are separate from everything else) is an illusion. What Sanskrit word is used for this illusion?
  • Dukkha
  • Citta
  • Samsara
  • Maya
Q.8
'Darshan' (which translates into English as 'sight') is considered a great honour amongst Advaita students. What is Darshan?
  • Initiation into a school
  • A service devoted to a particular student
  • A meeting with a guru
  • A recognition that enlightenment has been achieved
Q.9
Only one thing is constant in Advaita - consciousness. What term is given to the apparent activity within consciousness which changes constantly?
  • Raita
  • Samadhi
  • Leela
  • Duality
Q.10
Enlightenment is a part of what?
  • Leela
  • Death
  • Ego
  • Heaven
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