1. Fill in the blanks:

a. You must welcome _______ because it gives you confidence and it ensures _______.

b. Each man carries his _______ in his own hands.

c. Have constructive thoughts, _______ words, compassionate _______.

d. The service of _______ is the only means by which you can serve _______.

e. When you feel you cannot do _______ at least desist from doing _______.

2. What did the village man do with the flowers that grew on the wayside?

a. He sold them in the marketplace

b. He decorated his master’s house with them

c. He gave them to his wife and children

d. He threw them away

3. Name the ashtothram lines which link Bhagawan to Bhakthi / Bhaktha specifically.

The two questions below are open ended for discussion. You could encourage the older students of group 2 to write out the answers in about 100 – 150 words. Do upload the best of the entries from your class on the comments section below the quiz.

4. “Patram, Pushpam, Phalam, Toyam ...” What is the most essential ingredient of all offerings, according to the Lord as mentioned in the above verse?

(Hint to guru / parent: In the tale, both the pot as well as the villager was intent on pleasing their Masters. Every thought, word and deed of ours should be with the intention of pleasing the Master)

5. What do you currently do to conserve water usage? What more do you now resolve to do?

(Hint to guru / parent: An ideal opening to discuss water conservation in class)

Group 3 and above

 

The following questions are open ended and intended to provoke meaningful class discussions. Gurus are welcome to encourage their students to write out the answers in about 300 to 500 words each, select the best answers for each question and to upload them on the comments section below the quiz:

1. The verse “Yogarathova Bhogarathova Sangarathova Sangaviheenaha…” gives a simple formula for happiness at all times. What is it and how can we achieve it?

2. When the pot apologised to the master, he replied with understanding and compassion. What do you think would have been the effect on the feelings of the pot? Explain your answer.

3. If you had to compare water to any of the five virtues of Sathya, Dharma, Shanthi, Prema and Ahimsa, which one would you choose and why?