Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4 Quiz

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Krishna first instructed the Bhagavad Gita to the sun God whose name was?

Vivasvan

Manu spoke the Bhagavad Gita to his son Iksvaku _____ years ago.

120,000,000

2 million (correct)

3 million

1,200,000

Who was the King of the Earth and forefather of the Raghu Dynasty that established Ayodhya?

Iksvaku (correct)

Vivasvan

Ramachandra

Manu

Vivasvan spoke the Bhagavad Gita to __________, the father of mankind.

Manu Signup and view all the answers

Krishna originally spoke the Bhagavad Gita to Vivasvan how many years ago?

120,400,000 Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bhagavad Gita, which two classes of men are mentioned in the 4th Chapter?

Demons and devotees Signup and view all the answers

Why did Krishna speak the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna?

Because the disciplic succession was broken Signup and view all the answers

Krishna descends to the earth whenever and wherever there is:

A decline in religious practice Signup and view all the answers

An avatar is:

An incarnation of the Lord Signup and view all the answers

Lord Buddha appeared to:

Stop people from killing animals Signup and view all the answers

A Sadhu is:

Someone who is 100% Krishna conscious Signup and view all the answers

Name the 10 primary incarnations of Krishna in order:

Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Nrsimhadeva, Vamana, Parasurama, Rama, Balarama, Buddha, Kalki Signup and view all the answers

What incarnations of Krishna appear in the age of Kali-Yuga?

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Kalki Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Lord Chaitanya appearing?

To spread the Sankirtana movement of chanting the Holy Name of the Lord Signup and view all the answers

Name three examples of religious activities.

Chanting, worshiping the Deity, offering food to Krishna Signup and view all the answers

Name three examples of irreligious activities.

Drinking, gambling, meat eating Signup and view all the answers

Why did Matsya appear?

To rescue the sacred Vedic scriptures along with Manu from a massive flood. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Kurma appear?

To save Mount Mandara from sinking into the ocean of milk. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Varaha appear?

To rescue the earth from the demon Hiranyaksa. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Nrsimhadeva appear?

To protect the boy devotee Prahalad and to slay the demon Hiranyakasipu. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Vamana appear?

To defeat King Bali Maharaj, the king of the demons. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Parasurama appear?

To slay 21 generations of Ksatriyas. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rama appear?

To slay the demon Ravana and set the perfect example of how humans should live. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Balarama appear?

To serve as the Adi-Guru and assist Lord Krishna. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Buddha appear?

To preach non-violence and stop people from killing animals. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Kalki appear?

To kill every sinful person at the end of Kali-Yuga. Signup and view all the answers

What are Purusavatara?

Avatars that create: karana Signup and view all the answers

What are Guna avatara?

Three modes: satya (Vishnu), raja (Brahma), tamas (Shiva) Signup and view all the answers

What are Lila avatara?

Pastimes particularly playful: Rama, Krishna Signup and view all the answers

What are Saktyavesa avatara?

Empowered Incarnation: Parasurama Signup and view all the answers

What are Manvantara avatara?

14 Manus: Each Manu is a representation of Krishna Signup and view all the answers

What are Yuga avatara?

Satya, Treta, Dvapara, Kali: Avataras of each age Signup and view all the answers

What are Channa avatara?

Hidden Incarnation in Disguise: Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 4 Study Notes

Krishna first imparted the Bhagavad Gita to the sun God, Vivasvan.
Manu spoke the Bhagavad Gita to his son Iksvaku approximately 2 million years ago.
Iksvaku was the King of Earth, the forefather of the Raghu Dynasty, and established the city of Ayodhya.
Vivasvan relayed the teachings of Bhagavad Gita to Manu, recognized as the father of mankind.
Bhagavad Gita was first spoken by Krishna to Vivasvan 120,400,000 years ago.
The 4th chapter identifies two classes of men: demons and devotees.
Krishna chose to speak the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna due to a disruption in the disciplic succession.
Krishna incarnates whenever there is a decline in religious practice.
An avatar is defined as an incarnation of the Lord.
Lord Buddha appeared to promote nonviolence and discourage the killing of animals.
A Sadhu is someone who embodies complete Krishna consciousness.

Key Incarnations of Krishna

The ten primary incarnations, known as Dasavatara, are:
- Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Nrsimhadeva, Vamana, Parasurama, Rama, Balarama, Buddha, and Kalki.
In the age of Kali-Yuga, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Kalki are significant incarnations.
Lord Chaitanya's purpose was to spread the Sankirtana movement, emphasizing the chanting of the Holy Name of the Lord.

Religious and Irreligious Activities

Examples of religious activities include:
- Chanting, worshiping the Deity, and offering food to Krishna.
Examples of irreligious activities encompass:
- Drinking, gambling, and meat eating.

Reasons for Various Incarnations

Matsya appeared to save sacred Vedic scriptures from a great flood.
Kurma's purpose was to prevent Mount Mandara from sinking during the churning of the ocean for nectar.
Varaha's incarnation was to rescue the earth from the demon Hiranyaksa.
Nrsimhadeva manifested to protect devotee Prahalad and destroy Hiranyakasipu.
Vamana appeared to defeat King Bali Maharaj, a powerful demon king.
Parasurama was born to eliminate 21 generations of Ksatriyas.
Rama's purpose was to vanquish the demon Ravana and exemplify righteous living.
Balarama served as the Adi-Guru and assisted Krishna in divine pastimes.
Buddha’s purpose was to preach nonviolence.
Kalki is foretold to eradicate sin at the end of Kali-Yuga.

Types of Avatars

Purusavatara: Agents of creation.
Guna Avatara: Representatives of the three modes of material nature—Satya (Vishnu), Raja (Brahma), Tamasa (Shiva).
Lila Avatara: Deities with playful pastimes such as Rama and Krishna.
Saktyavesa Avatara: Empowered incarnations, exemplified by Parasurama.
Manvantara Avatara: The 14 Manus, each symbolizes Krishna.
Yuga Avatara: Avatars corresponding to the four ages—Satya, Treta, Dvapara, Kali.
Channa Avatara: Hidden incarnations in disguise, represented by Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

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