Patrick S. Bresnan, Awakening: An Introduction to theHistory of Eastern Thought ch. 8
1. Why did almost all of the Indian subcontinent fall under therule of Muslim overlords? Do you believe that this was inevitable?Do you see any similarity between the Muslim Conquest and the socalled Aryan Conquest?
2. Why did both Muslims and Hindus feel deep respect for Nanak?What was the essence of his teaching?
3. Referring to Gandhi, Albert Einstein said: \"Generations tocome, it may be, will scarcely believe that such a one as this inflesh and blood walked upon this earth.\" Do you agree?
4. Gandhi claimed that his power came from a love of truth asrevealed in the Upanishads and the Bhagavad-Gita. Does this makesense to you? How was it revealed in Gandhi's life?
5. At the turn of the millennium, the names of many candidateswere offered for \"person of the century.\" Gandhi appeared to be thefavorite. Can you think of a better candidate?
