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Question 1
How does Sanjaya describe Arjuna’s state after hearing Krishna’s words in verse 11.35? A Arjuna trembles, folds his hands, bows again and again, and speaks with a choked voice in awe. B Arjuna becomes calm and casual because the universal form no longer affects him. C Arjuna argues with Krishna and refuses to accept the teaching about Time. D Arjuna turns away from Krishna and asks Sanjaya to explain the vision instead.
Arjuna’s body shows the force of the revelation. His folded hands, trembling, repeated bowing, and choked speech reveal humbled devotion.
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Question 2
What contrast does Arjuna describe in verse 11.36? A The world rejoices in Krishna’s glory, perfected beings bow, and destructive forces flee in fear. B The world ignores Krishna’s glory while only Arjuna reacts to the universal form. C Demons and saints respond in the same way because the vision has no moral meaning. D The saints flee while hostile beings are comforted by Krishna’s form.
Arjuna sees that Krishna’s glory produces different responses according to inner alignment: joy and reverence in the righteous, fear in the destructive.
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Question 3
How does Arjuna praise Krishna in verses 11.37-11.40? A As the primeval source, beyond being and non-being, the knower and known, the final refuge, all elements, and the all-pervading Lord. B As one powerful deity among many who depends on Brahma and the elements. C As a friend whose greatness is limited to helping Arjuna in battle. D As a distant power who does not pervade the world or receive repeated salutations.
Arjuna’s praise becomes theological and total. Krishna is not merely powerful; He is source, refuge, knowledge, elements, and the all-pervading reality.
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Question 4
Why does Arjuna apologize in verses 11.41-11.42? A He realizes he had treated Krishna with casual familiarity, joking or speaking as a friend without knowing His full greatness. B He apologizes for asking to see the universal form, because the request itself was sinful. C He regrets praising Krishna and wants to return to a purely friendly relationship. D He says Krishna should forgive the warriors, not him, because Arjuna has done nothing disrespectful.
The vision changes Arjuna’s sense of relationship. Friendship remains, but it must now be joined with reverence for Krishna’s majesty.
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Question 5
What relationship does Arjuna appeal to when asking forgiveness in verses 11.43-11.44? A He calls Krishna the father, teacher, and peerless Lord, then asks forgiveness as a child, friend, and beloved would ask one close to them. B He treats Krishna only as a distant judge who cannot be approached through love. C He asks forgiveness because Krishna is equal to all other beings in the worlds. D He uses only formal titles and rejects any intimate relationship with Krishna.
Arjuna combines reverence and intimacy. Krishna is peerless, yet approachable as father, friend, and beloved.
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Question 6
Why does Arjuna ask to see Krishna’s familiar four-armed form in verses 11.45-11.46? A He is grateful for the unprecedented vision but shaken with fear, so he asks Krishna to return to a gentler form he can bear. B He is bored by the universal form and wants a more decorative image. C He no longer believes the universal form was real and asks for proof through ornaments. D He wants Krishna to hide divine majesty permanently so devotion can remain casual.
Arjuna feels both joy and fear. The request for the four-armed form shows that devotion often needs a form that steadies the heart.
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Question 7
Which summary best captures shlokas 11.35-11.46? A Arjuna trembles in reverence, praises Krishna as supreme and all-pervading, apologizes for casual familiarity, asks forgiveness through intimate relationships, and requests the gentler four-armed form. B Arjuna returns to doubt, rejects Krishna’s majesty, and asks to stop the teaching. C Arjuna praises the universal form but refuses to apologize for treating Krishna casually. D Arjuna asks for the four-armed form because he wants less devotion and more battlefield strategy.
This section balances awe and intimacy. Arjuna’s devotion matures from familiar friendship into reverent love that still seeks Krishna’s approachable form.
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