The Guru Nanak Japji Sahib and the Description of the Universe

The Guru Nanak Japji Sahib is a sacred text of Sikhism that contains a description of the universe. This quiz will test your knowledge of the Japji Sahib and its description of the universe.

14 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the first verse of the Japji Sahib?

  1. Mool Mantar
  2. Jap
  3. Asa di Var
  4. Sohila
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the Mool Mantar say about the nature of God?

  1. God is one.
  2. God is three.
  3. God is many.
  4. God is unknowable.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the Japji Sahib say about the creation of the universe?

  1. God created the universe out of nothing.
  2. God created the universe out of matter.
  3. God created the universe out of energy.
  4. God created the universe out of consciousness.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the Japji Sahib say about the structure of the universe?

  1. The universe is divided into three realms.
  2. The universe is divided into four realms.
  3. The universe is divided into five realms.
  4. The universe is divided into six realms.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the Japji Sahib say about the purpose of human life?

  1. The purpose of human life is to achieve salvation.
  2. The purpose of human life is to serve others.
  3. The purpose of human life is to experience pleasure.
  4. The purpose of human life is to gain knowledge.
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the Japji Sahib say about the nature of the soul?

  1. The soul is immortal.
  2. The soul is mortal.
  3. The soul is reincarnated.
  4. The soul is an illusion.
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the Japji Sahib say about the relationship between the soul and God?

  1. The soul is a part of God.
  2. The soul is separate from God.
  3. The soul is identical to God.
  4. The soul is in communion with God.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the Japji Sahib say about the nature of the mind?

  1. The mind is a source of suffering.
  2. The mind is a source of happiness.
  3. The mind is a neutral force.
  4. The mind is an illusion.
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the Japji Sahib say about the nature of the ego?

  1. The ego is a source of suffering.
  2. The ego is a source of happiness.
  3. The ego is a neutral force.
  4. The ego is an illusion.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the Japji Sahib say about the nature of the world?

  1. The world is an illusion.
  2. The world is real.
  3. The world is both real and illusory.
  4. The world is unknowable.
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the Japji Sahib say about the nature of time?

  1. Time is linear.
  2. Time is cyclical.
  3. Time is both linear and cyclical.
  4. Time is an illusion.
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the Japji Sahib say about the nature of space?

  1. Space is infinite.
  2. Space is finite.
  3. Space is both infinite and finite.
  4. Space is an illusion.
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the Japji Sahib say about the nature of consciousness?

  1. Consciousness is a source of suffering.
  2. Consciousness is a source of happiness.
  3. Consciousness is a neutral force.
  4. Consciousness is an illusion.
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What does the Japji Sahib say about the nature of the universe?

  1. The universe is a source of suffering.
  2. The universe is a source of happiness.
  3. The universe is a neutral force.
  4. The universe is an illusion.