Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 2 - Part A
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Srila Suta Goswami summarises Srimad Bhagavatam in his prayers as (Check all answers applicable)
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Natural supplementary commentary on the cream of Vedas - Vedanta Sutra
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Transcendental torchlight
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Very confidential supplement to the Vedas (Purana)
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Provides light for gross materialists to cross over the darkest regions of material existence
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Can be explained by one who has become Bhagavata by realizing it
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About This Quiz
This quiz titled 'Srimad Bhagavatam Canto 1 Chapter 2 - Part A' assesses knowledge on various aspects of the Srimad Bhagavatam, including key figures like Suta Goswami and philosophical concepts. It is designed to deepen understanding of Vedic scriptures and their teachings on devotional service and the nature of dharma.
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Is the below statement True or False?"The occupational activities a man performs according to his own position are only so much useless labor if they do not provoke attraction for the message of the Personality of Godhead."
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
SB 1.2.8 Verse TranslationRate this question:
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What kind of questions are capable of completely satisfying the self?
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One which can make you millionaire
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One that relate to Lord Kṛṣṇa as He is the sum and substance of all the Vedic inquiries.
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One that can eradicate all diseases from human existence
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One that relate to the Vedas
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A. One that relate to Lord Kṛṣṇa as He is the sum and substance of all the Vedic inquiries.Explanation
Srila Prabhupada writes towards the end of the puport for SB 1.2.5 -- "Because the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam deals with questions and answers that are related to Kṛṣṇa, we can derive the highest satisfaction only by reading and hearing this transcendental literature. One should learn the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and make an all-around solution to all problems pertaining to social, political or religious matters. Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam and Kṛṣṇa are the sum total of all things."Rate this question:
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When one can see the all-pervading localized aspect of the Personality of Godhead within his own self constantly it is called samādhi. True or False?
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Samādhi refers to a state of deep concentration and meditation where one can perceive the all-pervading aspect of the Personality of Godhead within oneself. This implies that one has attained a high level of spiritual realization and connection with the divine. Therefore, the statement that when one can see the all-pervading localized aspect of the Personality of Godhead within his own self constantly, it is called samādhi, is true.Rate this question:
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What is Absolute Truth?
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Brahman
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Paramātmā
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Bhagavān
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
The correct answer is "All of the above" because Brahman, Paramātmā, and Bhagavān are all different concepts in Hindu philosophy that represent the absolute truth. Brahman refers to the ultimate reality or the supreme cosmic power. Paramātmā refers to the universal soul or the divine presence within every living being. Bhagavān refers to the personal form of God or the supreme personality of Godhead. Therefore, all three concepts encompass the idea of absolute truth in different aspects.Rate this question:
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Who is Suta Goswami? (Hint SB:1.2.1)
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Ugraśravā
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Son of Romaharṣaṇa
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One who spoke Srimad Bhagavatam for the second time at Naimisaranya to sages headed by Sage Saunaka
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All of the above
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A. All of the aboveExplanation
Suta Goswami is all of the above. According to the hint SB:1.2.1, Suta Goswami is Ugraśravā, the son of Romaharṣaṇa. He is also the one who spoke Srimad Bhagavatam for the second time at Naimisaranya to the sages headed by Sage Saunaka. Therefore, all of the given options correctly describe Suta Goswami.Rate this question:
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Below is True or False?The four general occupations common across all castes and social orders of life (varṇāśrama) are1. glorifying2. hearing3. remembering4. worshipping
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
The four general occupations common across all castes and social orders of life (varṇāśrama) are glorifying, hearing, remembering, and worshipping. These activities are considered essential for spiritual growth and are meant to be practiced by individuals regardless of their social status or caste. They help individuals connect with the divine and cultivate a sense of devotion and gratitude. Therefore, the given answer "True" is correct.Rate this question:
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Fill in the blanks - who is the real object of glorification?The tendency to glorify others or hear others must be turned to the real object of glorification-________________________. And that will bring happiness.
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Lord Krishna
Lord Krsna
Supreme Lord
Supreme Personality of Godhead
the Supreme Being
Supreme Lord Sri Krishna
Sri Krishna
Krishna
KrsnaExplanation
The correct answer is Lord Krishna, the Supreme Being, Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Krsna, Supreme Lord, Supreme Lord Sri Krishna, Sri Krishna, Krishna, Krsna. The explanation for this answer is that Lord Krishna is considered the ultimate object of glorification in the context of the question. By turning our tendency to glorify others towards Lord Krishna, we can find true happiness.Rate this question:
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According to 2nd chapter of 1st Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam, how should the material gain be used?
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Sense Gratification
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Healthy life or Self Preservation
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Serving humanity
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Grow food grains
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A. Healthy life or Self PreservationExplanation
SB 1.2.9 - All occupational engagements are certainly meant for ultimate liberation. They should never be performed for material gain. Furthermore, according to sages, one who is engaged in the ultimate occupational service should never use material gain to cultivate sense gratification.
SB 1.2.10 - Life's desires should never be directed toward sense gratification. One should desire only a healthy life, or self-preservation, since a human being is meant for inquiry about the Absolute Truth. Nothing else should be the goal of one's works.Rate this question:
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Fill in the Blanks"The supreme occupation [dharma] for all humanity is that by which men can attain to_______ ________ _________unto the transcendent Lord. Such devotional service must be unmotivated and uninterrupted to completely satisfy the self."
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loving devotional serviceExplanation
The correct answer is "loving devotional service". In this statement, it is mentioned that the supreme occupation for all humanity is to attain to loving devotional service unto the transcendent Lord. This implies that engaging in loving devotional service is considered the highest and most important duty for all individuals. Furthermore, it is emphasized that this devotional service must be unmotivated and uninterrupted in order to fully satisfy oneself.Rate this question:
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What is the highest perfection of varṇāśrama-dharma?
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To achieve liberation
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Cooperate among different social orders to live happily in the material world
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To please the Supreme Personality of Godhead
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None of the above
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A. To achieve liberationExplanation
The highest perfection of varṇāśrama-dharma is to achieve liberation. Varṇāśrama-dharma is a system of social and spiritual organization that divides society into four varṇas (social orders) and four āśramas (spiritual orders). Its ultimate goal is to help individuals purify their consciousness and attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death. By following the prescribed duties and responsibilities of their varṇa and āśrama, individuals can gradually elevate themselves spiritually and ultimately attain liberation from material existence.Rate this question:
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Fill in the missing words to compete the sentence. Mention only the missing words in the text box. "Any lowborn person-be he a Kirāta, Hūṇa, Āndhra, Pulinda, Pulkaśa, Ābhīra, Śumbha, Yavana, Khasa or even lower-can be delivered to the highest transcendental position by the ____________________________."
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mercy of Vaisnavas
mercy of Vaishnavas
mercy of Vaisnava
mercy of pure devotee
mercy of pure devotees
mercy of Bhagavatas
mercy of BhagavataExplanation
Any lowborn person-be he a Kirāta, Hūṇa, Āndhra, Pulinda, Pulkaśa, Ābhīra, Śumbha, Yavana, Khasa or even lower-can be delivered to the highest transcendental position by the mercy of Vaisnavas, mercy of Vaishnavas, mercy of Vaisnava, mercy of pure devotee, mercy of pure devotees, mercy of Bhagavatas, mercy of Bhagavata.Rate this question:
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