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Who was the Gita especially meant for?
Who was the Gita especially meant for?
- The demonic persons
- The saintly kings (correct)
- The mundane scholars
- The unscrupulous commentators
Why was there a need to reestablish the disciplic succession?
Why was there a need to reestablish the disciplic succession?
- Because there were too many editions of the Gita
- Because the Gita's purpose was scattered by unscrupulous commentators (correct)
- Because the demonic persons misinterpreted the Gita
- Because the saintly kings failed to understand the Gita
How long ago was it detected that the disciplic succession was broken?
How long ago was it detected that the disciplic succession was broken?
- 1000 years ago
- 500 years ago
- 5000 years ago (correct)
- 2000 years ago
What is the spirit of those who interpret the Gita without accepting the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna?
What is the spirit of those who interpret the Gita without accepting the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna?
What is the main problem with almost all editions of the Gita in English?
What is the main problem with almost all editions of the Gita in English?
Who declared that the purpose of the Gita appeared to be lost?
Who declared that the purpose of the Gita appeared to be lost?
What is the significance of the disciplic succession in understanding the Gita?
What is the significance of the disciplic succession in understanding the Gita?
What do the demonic persons do with the Gita's value?
What do the demonic persons do with the Gita's value?
What is the purpose of this attempt to provide an edition of the Gita in English?
What is the purpose of this attempt to provide an edition of the Gita in English?
What is the main difference between the authorized edition and the interpretations of mundane scholars?
What is the main difference between the authorized edition and the interpretations of mundane scholars?
Who is considered a devotee of the Lord?
Who is considered a devotee of the Lord?
What is the warning given in the text?
What is the warning given in the text?
Why did Arjuna inquire about the sun-god Vivasvan?
Why did Arjuna inquire about the sun-god Vivasvan?
What is the science that Krishna is speaking about in the Bhagavad-gita?
What is the science that Krishna is speaking about in the Bhagavad-gita?
Who accepts Lord Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
Who accepts Lord Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
What is the attitude of the demons towards Krishna?
What is the attitude of the demons towards Krishna?
Why do the devotees heartily welcome the statements of Krishna?
Why do the devotees heartily welcome the statements of Krishna?
What is Krishna's transcendental position according to the text?
What is Krishna's transcendental position according to the text?
Who is above any misunderstanding of the transcendental position of Krishna?
Who is above any misunderstanding of the transcendental position of Krishna?
Why did Arjuna put the question about Krishna's instruction to the sun-god?
Why did Arjuna put the question about Krishna's instruction to the sun-god?
What is the purpose of the Gita according to the text?
What is the purpose of the Gita according to the text?
Why was there a need to reestablish the disciplic succession?
Why was there a need to reestablish the disciplic succession?
What is the spirit of those who interpret the Gita without accepting Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
What is the spirit of those who interpret the Gita without accepting Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
Who is the Gita especially meant for?
Who is the Gita especially meant for?
Why is there a great need for an edition of the Gita in English?
Why is there a great need for an edition of the Gita in English?
What happened to the disciplic succession according to the text?
What happened to the disciplic succession according to the text?
What is the current state of editions of the Gita in English?
What is the current state of editions of the Gita in English?
What are the two classes of men mentioned in the text?
What are the two classes of men mentioned in the text?
Why did the Lord select Arjuna as the recipient of this great science?
Why did the Lord select Arjuna as the recipient of this great science?
What are the different types of commentaries on the Bhagavad-gita?
What are the different types of commentaries on the Bhagavad-gita?
What is the difference between the commentaries by the devotees and the commentaries by the demons?
What is the difference between the commentaries by the devotees and the commentaries by the demons?
Who does Arjuna accept as the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
Who does Arjuna accept as the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
What is the warning given about in the text?
What is the warning given about in the text?
Why does Arjuna inquire about the sun-god Vivasvan?
Why does Arjuna inquire about the sun-god Vivasvan?
Why is it auspicious for all the worlds when Krishna Himself speaks about Himself?
Why is it auspicious for all the worlds when Krishna Himself speaks about Himself?
The Gita was especially meant for the __________ kings
The Gita was especially meant for the __________ kings
The Gita was never meant for the __________ persons
The Gita was never meant for the __________ persons
The __________ commentators scattered the original purpose of the Gita
The __________ commentators scattered the original purpose of the Gita
There are innumerable interpretations rendered by different __________ scholars
There are innumerable interpretations rendered by different __________ scholars
Almost all editions of the Gita in English are not according to authorized __________ succession
Almost all editions of the Gita in English are not according to authorized __________ succession
Demons do not believe in __________
Demons do not believe in __________
There is a great need for an edition of the Gita in __________
There is a great need for an edition of the Gita in __________
The disciplic succession of the Gita was __________ 5000 years ago
The disciplic succession of the Gita was __________ 5000 years ago
The purpose of the Gita appeared to be __________
The purpose of the Gita appeared to be __________
The __________ commentators on the Gita do not accept Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead
The __________ commentators on the Gita do not accept Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead
Arjuna is an accepted ______ of the Lord
Arjuna is an accepted ______ of the Lord
There are two classes of ______, namely the devotee and the demon
There are two classes of ______, namely the devotee and the demon
The Lord selected Arjuna as the recipient of this great science owing to his being a ______ of the Lord
The Lord selected Arjuna as the recipient of this great science owing to his being a ______ of the Lord
Commentation by the devotees is ______, whereas that of the demons is useless
Commentation by the devotees is ______, whereas that of the demons is useless
One should try to follow the disciplic succession from ______, and thus be benefited by this great science of Srimad Bhagavad-gita
One should try to follow the disciplic succession from ______, and thus be benefited by this great science of Srimad Bhagavad-gita
The ______ do not accept Lord Krishna as He is
The ______ do not accept Lord Krishna as He is
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
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
Arjuna put this question before Krishna so that He Himself could speak ______
Arjuna put this question before Krishna so that He Himself could speak ______
A devotee of Krishna, like Arjuna, is undoubtedly above any ______ of the transcendental position of Krishna
A devotee of Krishna, like Arjuna, is undoubtedly above any ______ of the transcendental position of Krishna
Those who are ______ heartily welcome the statements of Krishna when they are spoken by Krishna Himself
Those who are ______ heartily welcome the statements of Krishna when they are spoken by Krishna Himself
Study Notes
The Gita's Purpose and Significance
- The Gita is especially meant for the kings, not for the demons or the impersonalist scholars.
- There was a need to reestablish the disciplic succession, which was broken 5000 years ago.
- The disciplic succession is significant in understanding the Gita, as it provides an authorized and authentic interpretation.
Importance of Authorized Edition
- Almost all editions of the Gita in English are not according to authorized disciplic succession.
- The purpose of this attempt is to provide an edition of the Gita in English that follows the authorized disciplic succession.
- The main difference between the authorized edition and the interpretations of mundane scholars is that the former accepts Lord Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Attitudes towards Krishna
- The demons do not believe in Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- The devotees, like Arjuna, heartily welcome the statements of Krishna when they are spoken by Krishna Himself.
- Arjuna accepts Sri Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and any commentary on the Gita following in his footsteps is real service to the cause of this great science.
Science of the Bhagavad-gita
- The science that Krishna is speaking about in the Bhagavad-gita is a transcendental science that requires a devotee's heart to understand.
- Krishna's transcendental position is above any misunderstanding, and only a devotee like Arjuna can understand it.
Warning and Purpose
- The warning given in the text is to avoid interpreting the Gita without accepting Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- The purpose of the Gita is to understand the transcendental science, and it is especially meant for the kings, not for the demons or impersonalist scholars.
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