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Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Why is Bhadra Purnima considered especially auspicious in the devotional tradition?
It is the birthday of Srila Prabhupada
It is the day Lord Krishna spoke the Bhagavad-gita
The divine day when Srila Vyasdev completed and offered the Srimad Bhagavatm for the upliftment of all humanity.
It marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana
Despite compiling the 4 Vedas, 108 Upaniṣads, 17 Puranas, Mahabharata, and Vedanta-sutra, why did Srila Vyasadeva feel dissatisfied? Because these scriptures are,
Ring fenced around dharma (morality), artha (wealth), kama (pleasure), and moksha (liberation)
These scriptures do not sufficiently glorify "Paro Dharma" which is the supreme or highest form of dharma, which transcends material duties, obligations, or social roles, and is focused entirely on pure loving devotion to Supreme (Bhagavan)
None of the above
Both A and B
What is the essence of Srimad Bhagavatam ?
Ritualistic sacrifices
Philosophical arguments
Pure devotional service to the Supreme Lord
Materially motivated worship
As per Srimad Bhagavatam 12.13.13, one who gifts the Bhāgavatam on Bhadra Purnima attains --------------
प्रौष्ठपद्यां पौर्णमास्यां हेमसिंहसमन्वितम् ।
ददाति यो भागवतं स याति परमां गतिम् ॥ १३ ॥
prauṣṭhapadyāṁ paurṇamāsyāṁ
hema-siṁha-samanvitam
dadāti yo bhāgavataṁ
sa yāti paramāṁ gatim
PMG Garden Tellapur
Hanging Garden Mangalore
Brindavan Garden Bangalore
Supreme Abode
What is the difference between Bhagvad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam?
Bhagvad Gita is Spoken by Krsna, while Srimad Bhagavatam encapsulates the leelas Krsna
Bhagvad Gita was spoken by Krsna to enlighten humanity through Arjuna, Srimad Bhagavatam was spoken by Suka Dev Gowasmi to enlighten humanity through Parikshit Maharaj
Bhagvad Gita has 700 verses which is part of Mahabharat and known as Gitopanishad while Srimad Bhagavatam is the 18th Purana
Both B and C
Oh Krsna! Bhagvad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam are one and the same.
As per Srila Prabhupad..
Human society, at the present moment, is not in the darkness of oblivion. It has made rapid progress in the field of material comforts, education and economic development throughout the entire world. But there is a pinprick somewhere in the social body at large, and therefore there are large-scale quarrels, even over less important issues. There is NEED of a clue as to how humanity can become one in peace, friendship and prosperity with a common cause. Only -----------------will fill this NEED, for it is a cultural presentation for the respiritualization of the entire human society..
Technological and Scientific advancement
British Education System
Modern Science
Srimad Bhagavatam
Do the 12 Cantos represent the limbs of Lord Krsna?
TRUE ,
The First and Second Cantos of the Bhagavatam are Sri Krishna’s lotus feet. The Third and Fourth Cantos are His thighs. The Fifth Canto is His navel. The Sixth Canto is His chest. The Seventh and Eighth Cantos are His arms. The Ninth Canto is His throat. The Tenth Canto is His beautiful lotus face. The Eleventh Canto is His forehead. The Twelfth Canto is His head.
FALSE, There is no such representation or reference
Srimad-Bhagavatam is nondifferent from the Supreme Personality of Godhead Lord Krishna. It is the -----------------, of Lord Krishna, narrating the pastimes of His various avatars. After His time on earth, Krishna returned in the form of this book to shed light on the misdirected civilization of Kali-yuga.
Narsinga Avatar
Vamana Avatar
Granth Avatar or book incarnation
Kurma Avatar
What does Nigama Kalpa Taror Galitam Phalam mean..
Surname of Sonu Nigam
Doorsanchar Nigam
All the Vedic scriptures together are compared to a desire-fulfilling tree, and Srimad-Bhagavatam is the ripened fruit of that tree, the essence of all scriptures (akhila-shruti-saram).
All of the above
What does Srimad Bhagavatam comprise?
Cover book, Papers, Ink
Bhakti, Bhagwan , Bhakt
How to earn, How to eat, How to increase progeny and eventually die one day
Health, Wealth, Self Sustenance
The 18 Puranas are categorized into Satvik, Rajasic and Tamasic divisions.
Which category does Srimad Bhagavatam fall under..
Satvik
Rajasic
Tamasic
All of the above
One must study these Shastras progressively as,
Bhagvad Gita is like Graduate Study, Srimad Bhagavatam is --------------- and Chaitanya Charitamrit is PHD..
Post Graduate
Distance Education
Internship
Foreign Education
When Srila Prabhupad was questioned that how could travel to the west such late in his life, defying all odds ..What was his response?
I am empowered great soul who has incarnated to spread the message of Krishna
He said, It was Srimad Bhagavatam that travelled, and I just went along as its servant C. I went by the mercy of my followers
I went by the mercy of my followers
I had miraculous powers to cross the ocean.
He said that it was Srimad Bhagavatam that went and he just went along as servant
