MODULE 10: The Spiritual Self: The Inner Soul

Question 1

The concept of the Spiritual Self is the ___________

Answer 1

Inner essence or soul that transcends the physical body.

Question 2

Spirituality influences an individual’s behavior since __________

Answer 2

It leads to actions aligned with core values and compassion.

Question 3

Hinduism views the relationship between ________ and ________

Answer 3

Atman as eternal and ultimately identical to Brahman.

Question 4

Buddhist teachings emphasize the concept of Anatta (non-self) as __________

Answer 4

Self is an illusion composed of ever-changing elements.

Question 5

The _______, or _________, is vital and only leaves after death.

Answer 5

kararwa or the main soul - is vital and only leaves after death.

Question 6

The _______ or ________can leave when frightened or stolen if one ventures to isolated areas, failure to return can lead to insanity.

Answer 6

Karkarma, or second soul

Question 7

The ______ (______ or ______), or ________, leaves during sleep to visit familiar places. Loss of the aniwaas upon waking can lead to insanity.

Answer 7

Aniwaas (aningaas or alingaas), or third soul

Question 8

The _______ or ________ is the liberated soul of the dead, visiting relatives and friends.

Answer 8

Ar-aria, or fourth soul