Midterm

What does Krishna reveal himself as in Chapter 11 of the Bhagavad Gita?

Time, the destroyer of worlds.

In the context of the Bhagavad Gita, what does 'dharma' refer to?

The fulfillment of one's duty in accordance with the divine will.

What central theme does Gavin Flood's 'An Introduction to Hinduism' address?

The complexity and diversity of Hinduism.

What key texts are discussed in Flood's work?

The Vedas and the Upanishads.

What does Stephen Prothero argue against in 'God Is Not One'?

The notion that all religions are essentially the same.

What is emphasized in the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta?

The centrality of understanding suffering.

What are the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

1) the truth of suffering, 2) the cause of suffering, 3) the cessation of suffering, 4) the path to cessation of suffering.

What philosophical concept does the excerpt from the Vedas and Upanishads illustrate regarding 'Brahman'?

Brahman is the ultimate reality.

What significant realization does the Buddha achieve in his quest?

The understanding of the Middle Way.

What does the dialogue between King Milinda and Nagasena explore?

The nature of personal identity and the concept of anatman (no-self).