55 Questions
Who was the Gita especially meant for?
The saintly kings
Why was there a need to reestablish the disciplic succession?
Because the Gita's purpose was scattered by unscrupulous commentators
How long ago was it detected that the disciplic succession was broken?
5000 years ago
What is the spirit of those who interpret the Gita without accepting the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna?
Demonic
What is the main problem with almost all editions of the Gita in English?
They are not according to authorized disciplic succession
Who declared that the purpose of the Gita appeared to be lost?
The Supreme Personality of Godhead
What is the significance of the disciplic succession in understanding the Gita?
It ensures the original purpose of the Gita is preserved
What do the demonic persons do with the Gita's value?
Dissipate it for no one's benefit
What is the purpose of this attempt to provide an edition of the Gita in English?
To fulfill the great want of an authorized edition
What is the main difference between the authorized edition and the interpretations of mundane scholars?
The authorized edition accepts the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna
Who is considered a devotee of the Lord?
Arjuna
What is the warning given in the text?
To follow the disciplic succession from Arjuna
Why did Arjuna inquire about the sun-god Vivasvan?
For those who do not believe in the Supreme Personality of Godhead
What is the science that Krishna is speaking about in the Bhagavad-gita?
The relationship with the Supreme
Who accepts Lord Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
The devotees
What is the attitude of the demons towards Krishna?
They reject Him
Why do the devotees heartily welcome the statements of Krishna?
They are eager to know more about Him
What is Krishna's transcendental position according to the text?
He is the eternal form of bliss and knowledge
Who is above any misunderstanding of the transcendental position of Krishna?
A devotee of Krishna, like Arjuna
Why did Arjuna put the question about Krishna's instruction to the sun-god?
To clarify Krishna's supreme authority
What is the purpose of the Gita according to the text?
To guide saintly kings in ruling over the citizens.
Why was there a need to reestablish the disciplic succession?
The disciplic succession was broken and the original purpose of the Gita was scattered by unscrupulous commentators.
What is the spirit of those who interpret the Gita without accepting Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
Demonic, as demons do not believe in God but simply enjoy His property.
Who is the Gita especially meant for?
The saintly kings who would execute its purpose in ruling over the citizens.
Why is there a great need for an edition of the Gita in English?
To provide an authorized edition of the Gita in English as received through the disciplic succession.
What happened to the disciplic succession according to the text?
It was detected that the disciplic succession was broken.
What is the current state of editions of the Gita in English?
Almost all of them are not according to authorized disciplic succession and have innumerable interpretations by mundane scholars who do not accept Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
What are the two classes of men mentioned in the text?
The two classes of men mentioned in the text are the devotee and the demon.
Why did the Lord select Arjuna as the recipient of this great science?
The Lord selected Arjuna as the recipient of this great science because he was a devotee of the Lord.
What are the different types of commentaries on the Bhagavad-gita?
There are commentaries by the devotees and commentaries by the demons.
What is the difference between the commentaries by the devotees and the commentaries by the demons?
The commentaries by the devotees are real, whereas the commentaries by the demons are useless.
Who does Arjuna accept as the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
Arjuna accepts Sri Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
What is the warning given about in the text?
The text warns about misleading paths and the concocted ideas about Krishna that mislead readers from the path of Krishna's instructions.
Why does Arjuna inquire about the sun-god Vivasvan?
Arjuna inquires about the sun-god Vivasvan to clarify the point about Krishna remaining the same Supreme Personality of Godhead, despite appearing as the son of Devaki on this earth.
Why is it auspicious for all the worlds when Krishna Himself speaks about Himself?
When Krishna Himself speaks about Himself, it is auspicious for all the worlds because Krishna is the authority accepted by all and His statements provide authentic knowledge about Him.
The Gita was especially meant for the __________ kings
saintly
The Gita was never meant for the __________ persons
demonic
The __________ commentators scattered the original purpose of the Gita
unscrupulous
There are innumerable interpretations rendered by different __________ scholars
mundane
Almost all editions of the Gita in English are not according to authorized __________ succession
disciplic
Demons do not believe in __________
God
There is a great need for an edition of the Gita in __________
English
The disciplic succession of the Gita was __________ 5000 years ago
broken
The purpose of the Gita appeared to be __________
lost
The __________ commentators on the Gita do not accept Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead
demonic
Arjuna is an accepted ______ of the Lord
devotee
There are two classes of ______, namely the devotee and the demon
men
The Lord selected Arjuna as the recipient of this great science owing to his being a ______ of the Lord
devotee
Commentation by the devotees is ______, whereas that of the demons is useless
real
One should try to follow the disciplic succession from ______, and thus be benefited by this great science of Srimad Bhagavad-gita
Arjuna
The ______ do not accept Lord Krishna as He is
demonic
Arjuna accepts Sri Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and any commentary on the Gita following in the footsteps of Arjuna is real ______ service to the cause of this great science
devotional
Arjuna put this question before Krishna so that He Himself could speak ______
authoritatively
A devotee of Krishna, like Arjuna, is undoubtedly above any ______ of the transcendental position of Krishna
misunderstanding
Those who are ______ heartily welcome the statements of Krishna when they are spoken by Krishna Himself
devotees
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