Bhagavad Gita as it is 4.2-4.4
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Demonic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main problem with almost all editions of the Gita in English?

    <p>They are not according to authorized disciplic succession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who declared that the purpose of the Gita appeared to be lost?

    <p>The Supreme Personality of Godhead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the disciplic succession in understanding the Gita?

    <p>It ensures the original purpose of the Gita is preserved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the demonic persons do with the Gita's value?

    <p>Dissipate it for no one's benefit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of this attempt to provide an edition of the Gita in English?

    <p>To fulfill the great want of an authorized edition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between the authorized edition and the interpretations of mundane scholars?

    <p>The authorized edition accepts the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krishna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered a devotee of the Lord?

    <p>Arjuna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the warning given in the text?

    <p>To follow the disciplic succession from Arjuna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Arjuna inquire about the sun-god Vivasvan?

    <p>For those who do not believe in the Supreme Personality of Godhead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the science that Krishna is speaking about in the Bhagavad-gita?

    <p>The relationship with the Supreme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who accepts Lord Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead?

    <p>The devotees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the attitude of the demons towards Krishna?

    <p>They reject Him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do the devotees heartily welcome the statements of Krishna?

    <p>They are eager to know more about Him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Krishna's transcendental position according to the text?

    <p>He is the eternal form of bliss and knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is above any misunderstanding of the transcendental position of Krishna?

    <p>A devotee of Krishna, like Arjuna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Arjuna put the question about Krishna's instruction to the sun-god?

    <p>To clarify Krishna's supreme authority</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Gita according to the text?

    <p>To guide saintly kings in ruling over the citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was there a need to reestablish the disciplic succession?

    <p>The disciplic succession was broken and the original purpose of the Gita was scattered by unscrupulous commentators.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the spirit of those who interpret the Gita without accepting Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead?

    <p>Demonic, as demons do not believe in God but simply enjoy His property.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the Gita especially meant for?

    <p>The saintly kings who would execute its purpose in ruling over the citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is there a great need for an edition of the Gita in English?

    <p>To provide an authorized edition of the Gita in English as received through the disciplic succession.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the disciplic succession according to the text?

    <p>It was detected that the disciplic succession was broken.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current state of editions of the Gita in English?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two classes of men mentioned in the text?

    <p>The two classes of men mentioned in the text are the devotee and the demon.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Lord select Arjuna as the recipient of this great science?

    <p>The Lord selected Arjuna as the recipient of this great science because he was a devotee of the Lord.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different types of commentaries on the Bhagavad-gita?

    <p>There are commentaries by the devotees and commentaries by the demons.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the commentaries by the devotees and the commentaries by the demons?

    <p>The commentaries by the devotees are real, whereas the commentaries by the demons are useless.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who does Arjuna accept as the Supreme Personality of Godhead?

    <p>Arjuna accepts Sri Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the warning given about in the text?

    <p>The text warns about misleading paths and the concocted ideas about Krishna that mislead readers from the path of Krishna's instructions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Arjuna inquire about the sun-god Vivasvan?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it auspicious for all the worlds when Krishna Himself speaks about Himself?

    <p>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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Gita was especially meant for the __________ kings

    <p>saintly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Gita was never meant for the __________ persons

    <p>demonic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ commentators scattered the original purpose of the Gita

    <p>unscrupulous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There are innumerable interpretations rendered by different __________ scholars

    <p>mundane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Almost all editions of the Gita in English are not according to authorized __________ succession

    <p>disciplic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Demons do not believe in __________

    <p>God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There is a great need for an edition of the Gita in __________

    <p>English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The disciplic succession of the Gita was __________ 5000 years ago

    <p>broken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The purpose of the Gita appeared to be __________

    <p>lost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ commentators on the Gita do not accept Krishna as the Supreme Personality of Godhead

    <p>demonic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Arjuna is an accepted ______ of the Lord

    <p>devotee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There are two classes of ______, namely the devotee and the demon

    <p>men</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Lord selected Arjuna as the recipient of this great science owing to his being a ______ of the Lord

    <p>devotee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Commentation by the devotees is ______, whereas that of the demons is useless

    <p>real</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One should try to follow the disciplic succession from ______, and thus be benefited by this great science of Srimad Bhagavad-gita

    <p>Arjuna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ do not accept Lord Krishna as He is

    <p>demonic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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

    <p>devotional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Arjuna put this question before Krishna so that He Himself could speak ______

    <p>authoritatively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A devotee of Krishna, like Arjuna, is undoubtedly above any ______ of the transcendental position of Krishna

    <p>misunderstanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Those who are ______ heartily welcome the statements of Krishna when they are spoken by Krishna Himself

    <p>devotees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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