ASHTAVAKRA GITA SEMESTER II EXAMINATIONSECTION I Answer any 2................................... 20 marks1) In your own words, explain what Janaka means when he says - "Namo Mahyam - I surrender toMYSELF...10 marks2) In your own words summarize the rst 14 chapters of Ashtavakra Gita and establish a link from one toanother ....10 marks3) Explain the 5- point rule to overcome the storms of emotions........................10 marksSECTION II - Explain any 4 of the following shlokas in your own words:...............................20 marks1.Muktabhimani mukto hi baddho baddhabhimanyapi Kimmvadanti satyeyam ya mati sa gatirbhavet 2.Sashariramaho vishwam parityaajya mayadhuna Kutaschid kaushaladeva paramatma vilokyate3.Mayyan ananta maham bhodhava ascharyam jivavichayaha udyanti ghnanti khelanti pravishantiswabhavataha 4.Dhirastu bhojyamano api pidyamano api sarvada atmanam kevalam pashyam na tushyati na kupyati 5.Abrahma stamba paryante bhutagrame chaturvidhe Vignyasyaiva hi samarthyam iccha niccha vivarjane SECTION III Answer any 6..................................... 30 marks1. Describe how the 5 elements are related to the 5 senses and the associated emotional response that theycan evoke. 5 marks2. Explain "You are not the Doer". 5 marks3. Why does the poor merchants boat drown?.....................5 marks4. What is the nature of the mind? What does Ashtavakra advice to deal with the same?.....5 marks5. Describe in details the 5 principles from Ashtavakra Gita 2 ..5 marks6 Explain in your words the meaning of 'Dissolving the doer'. Why does Ashtavakra say 'dissolve' 5 times?..5 marks7 Explain the gist of the talk 'Ego dissolves in Love'...5 marksSECTION III Answer any 10.................................... 20 marks1. What are the qualications for listening to the Ashtavakra Gita? . 2 marks2. What are the emotions associated with the 7 chakras? .. 2 marks3. What are the qualities of the Self as described by Ashtavakra?...... 2 marks4. What are the 4 illusions that Ashtavakra talks about and explain the corresponding shloka. 2 marks5. What are the 3 paths (marg) for a sincere seeker? ..... 2 marks6. Explain "Fear is like Salt". Why did Ashtavakra say this?..2 marks7. Explain Taranga Phen Budbudda in your own words...2 marks7. Explain Taranga Phen Budbudda in your own words...2 marks8. Explain I am everything or I am nothing in your own words..2 marks9. What is the difference between a Gyaani (Enlightened) and a Bhakt (Devotee)?...2 marks10. What is your favorite knowledge point? Describe in your own words.. 2 marks11. Explain the difference between enlightenent and non-enlightenment ?...................2 marks12. Explain Dvaita mulamaho dukham nanya tasyasti bheshajam Drishyametanmrisha sarvam eko hamchidraso malaha .......2 marks13. What are the identications of the mind?.....................................2 marks