YJA Pathshala 2017 - Month 4 Self-Check

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These questions are meant to accompany the YJA Pathshala Month 4 Handouts (found at yja.org/pathshala). They are anonymous and simply a way for you to check your understanding of the content. At the bottom of the form, a survey question is included to inspire thought.

What is the Jain concept of the universe? *

The universe was created by an omnipotent God and is finite.

The universe has lasted for an infinitely long amount of time and the region where matter exists spans a finite volume of space, outside of which is infinite emptiness/nothingness.

The universe has lasted for a finite amount of time and spans an infinite volume of space.

The universe has lasted for an infinitely long amount of time and matter exists throughout the entire universe; there is nothing outside the universe.

Which of the following is NOT one of the six main classifications of substances? *

Physical Matter (paper, metal, etc)

Space

Organic Matter (pieces of wood, etc)

Time

Medium of Motion

Which of the following Aras lasts the longest?

Sukham Dukham Kal

Dukham Kal

Sukham Sukham Kal

Dukham Dukham Kal

Avsarpini Kal

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True or False: There is a possibility of a Tirthankar preaching somewhere in the universe at this moment in time. *

True

False

Which of the following dravyas means medium of motion? *

Jiv

Dharmastikaya

Adharmastikaya

Lokakash

Kal

Do you have any feedback on this month's topic, content, or materials? *

Reflect: How do you think the theory of the six substances relates to what is generally accepted by scientists today? *

Answers can be any length and may be featured in a future YJA publication--if you would like to be credited, please put your name with your answer.

Reflect: How applicable is Jain cosmology to everyday life? *

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