Grade 7 hindu religious education โ Path of Devotion (Bhakti Yog) Quiz
1. What is Bhakti Yoga primarily about?
Bhakti Yoga is the path of devotion, where a person expresses love for God through prayer, singing, and worship, rather than focusing mainly on study or physical exercises.
2. Which practice is most associated with Bhakti Yoga?
Japa, repeating the name of God often on a bead mala, is a common devotional practice in Bhakti Yoga to deepen love and focus on the divine.
3. Which book contains teachings about Bhakti Yoga and is often taught to young learners?
The Bhagavad Gita explains different paths of yoga, including the path of devotion (Bhakti), and is commonly used to teach devotional ideas.
4. Which of these is an example of a Bhakti Yoga activity in a temple?
Singing bhajans (devotional songs) in a temple is a common Bhakti Yoga practice that helps people express love for God together.
5. What quality is most important for someone following Bhakti Yoga?
Bhakti emphasizes love, devotion and surrender to God rather than isolation, competition, or seeking fame.
6. Which Hindu festival is closely connected with devotion to Lord Krishna and celebrated with singing and dancing?
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna and is marked by devotional singing, dancing, and temple worship, fitting Bhakti practices.
7. Who is called a Bhakti saint known for devotional poems and songs?
Mirabai was a famous Bhakti saint and poet who expressed deep devotion to Lord Krishna through songs and poems.
8. What does 'arati' in Bhakti worship involve?
Arati is a devotional ritual where lamps are waved before a deity's image as an offering of light and love.
9. In Bhakti Yoga, what is 'seva'?
Seva means selfless service; in Bhakti this service is offered as an act of devotion without expecting reward.
10. Which tool do many devotees use to count prayers or mantras?
A mala is a string of beads used to keep count during repetition of mantras or names of God in devotional practice.
11. How does Bhakti Yoga often help a person feel?
Through devotional practices like prayer and singing, Bhakti Yoga usually brings feelings of inner peace and connection with the divine and community.
12. What is the aim of chanting the name of God in Bhakti practice?
Chanting helps concentrate the mind on God and deepen devotional feeling, which is central to Bhakti Yoga.
13. Which of these is NOT a typical Bhakti Yoga activity?
Bhakti focuses on love and devotion; extreme self-punishment is not a typical or recommended Bhakti practice.
14. Who is a spiritual teacher often respected by followers of Bhakti Yoga?
In Bhakti traditions a guru (spiritual teacher) often guides disciples in devotional practices and understanding.
15. Which phrase best describes 'surrender' (ลaraแนฤgati) in Bhakti?
Surrender in Bhakti means humbly trusting and offering one's life to God, not abandoning family or social duties.
16. What role do stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata play in Bhakti?
Stories of gods and heroes from these epics teach moral lessons and inspire love and devotion, important for Bhakti practice.
17. Which of these is a common effect of performing bhajans regularly?
Singing bhajans together strengthens devotional feelings and community bonds, not negative emotions or material gain.
18. What is 'kirtan' in the context of Bhakti?
Kirtan is a musical, call-and-response style of devotional singing widely used in Bhakti gatherings.
19. Why might a family in Kenya visit a temple for Bhakti practices?
Families visit temples to worship, sing bhajans, participate in rituals and celebrate festivals as part of their devotion.
20. Which attitude is discouraged in Bhakti Yoga?
Bhakti promotes humility, love, and service; jealousy and pride undermine the spirit of devotion.
21. How does Bhakti Yoga relate to daily school life for a 12-year-old?
Bhakti practices encourage qualities like kindness and discipline that help a student behave well and work cooperatively in school.
22. Which of the following is an example of expressing devotion at home?
Many families keep a simple altar or picture and offer daily prayers as a way to practice Bhakti at home.
23. What is a simple Bhakti practice a child can do?
Offering flowers and saying a short prayer is an age-appropriate devotional act that teaches respect and love for the divine.
24. How does Bhakti Yoga view other people in the community?
Bhakti encourages seeing others with compassion and serving them as an expression of devotion to God.
25. Which line best describes a Bhakti devotee's relationship with God?
Bhakti fosters a personal, loving bond with God through prayer, song and surrender, and is open to people of all ages.