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What is the process of meditation recommended for the devotee?
What is the process of meditation recommended for the devotee?
- Jñana-yoga
- Anartha-nivrtti
- Impersonal meditation
- Bhakti-yoga (correct)
What is the advantage the devotee has over the impersonalist philosopher?
What is the advantage the devotee has over the impersonalist philosopher?
- The devotee progresses very easily in impersonal meditation
- The devotee concentrates on the factual form of the Lord (correct)
- The devotee is doubtful about the personal feature of the Lord
- The devotee always tries to meditate upon something which is not objective
What is the source of suffering for the impersonalist?
What is the source of suffering for the impersonalist?
- The Lord's personal service
- Impersonal meditation (correct)
- The glowing glancing of the Lord's smiling face
- The Lord's magnanimous pastimes
What does the text say about the impersonalist's meditation?
What does the text say about the impersonalist's meditation?
What does the process of jñana-yoga lead to?
What does the process of jñana-yoga lead to?
What is anartha-nivrtti?
What is anartha-nivrtti?
What is the process of liberation from material conditions?
What is the process of liberation from material conditions?
What must one concentrate on according to the text?
What must one concentrate on according to the text?
What is the first processional step in bhakti-yoga?
What is the first processional step in bhakti-yoga?
What is the grossest type of anartha that binds the conditioned soul in material existence?
What is the grossest type of anartha that binds the conditioned soul in material existence?
What are the three headings that summarize the sex desire?
What are the three headings that summarize the sex desire?
What is the stage of knowledge called when one becomes detached from unwanted things?
What is the stage of knowledge called when one becomes detached from unwanted things?
What is the suggested alternative for the bare necessity of eating according to Sukadeva Gosvami?
What is the suggested alternative for the bare necessity of eating according to Sukadeva Gosvami?
According to Sri Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, what does purification mean?
According to Sri Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura, what does purification mean?
What is the Tenth Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam often associated with?
What is the Tenth Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam often associated with?
What should one be free from before attempting to recite Bhagavatam?
What should one be free from before attempting to recite Bhagavatam?
What should one do after becoming free from the intoxication of sex indulgence?
What should one do after becoming free from the intoxication of sex indulgence?
What is the conclusion for those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence?
What is the conclusion for those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence?
What is the recommended process for the devotee after becoming free from the intoxication of sex indulgence?
What is the recommended process for the devotee after becoming free from the intoxication of sex indulgence?
What should those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence never do?
What should those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence never do?
What is the realm that one should be admitted into after completing the purificatory process?
What is the realm that one should be admitted into after completing the purificatory process?
What is the recommended recital of Srimad-Bhagavatam for those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence?
What is the recommended recital of Srimad-Bhagavatam for those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence?
What is the progress of meditation on the different limbs of the transcendental body of the Lord enhanced in proportion to?
What is the progress of meditation on the different limbs of the transcendental body of the Lord enhanced in proportion to?
What should one step forward for after getting free from the intoxication of sex indulgence?
What should one step forward for after getting free from the intoxication of sex indulgence?
What should those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence never progress to according to the text?
What should those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence never progress to according to the text?
What is the process of meditation recommended for the devotee after becoming free from the material conditions?
What is the process of meditation recommended for the devotee after becoming free from the material conditions?
What is the advantage the devotee has over the impersonalist philosopher?
What is the advantage the devotee has over the impersonalist philosopher?
What are the effects of bhakti-yoga?
What are the effects of bhakti-yoga?
What is the process of purification according to Sri Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura?
What is the process of purification according to Sri Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura?
What are the three headings that summarize the sex desire?
What are the three headings that summarize the sex desire?
What should one concentrate on according to the text?
What should one concentrate on according to the text?
What is the recommended recital of Srimad-Bhagavatam for those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence?
What is the recommended recital of Srimad-Bhagavatam for those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence?
What is the process of meditation recommended for the devotee?
What is the process of meditation recommended for the devotee?
What should those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence never progress to according to the text?
What should those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence never progress to according to the text?
What should one step forward for after getting free from the intoxication of sex indulgence?
What should one step forward for after getting free from the intoxication of sex indulgence?
What should one do after being free from the intoxication of sex indulgence?
What should one do after being free from the intoxication of sex indulgence?
What should those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence not do?
What should those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence not do?
What should be restricted to the first and second cantos of Srimad-Bhagavatam for those entrapped by sex indulgence?
What should be restricted to the first and second cantos of Srimad-Bhagavatam for those entrapped by sex indulgence?
What should one complete before being admitted into the realm of the Tenth Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam?
What should one complete before being admitted into the realm of the Tenth Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam?
What is the conclusion regarding those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence?
What is the conclusion regarding those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence?
What should be enhanced in proportion to the progress of purification of the heart?
What should be enhanced in proportion to the progress of purification of the heart?
What should one do after being free from the intoxication of sex indulgence?
What should one do after being free from the intoxication of sex indulgence?
What should those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence never progress to?
What should those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence never progress to?
What must one complete before being admitted into the realm of the Tenth Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam?
What must one complete before being admitted into the realm of the Tenth Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam?
Study Notes
Meditation and Devotion
- The process of meditation recommended for the devotee involves concentrating on the transcendental form of the Lord.
- The devotee has an advantage over the impersonalist philosopher because they have a personal relationship with the Lord.
- The impersonalist's meditation is on the impersonal Brahman, which leads to a state of liberation from material conditions, but not devotional service.
Jñana-Yoga and Anartha-Nivrtti
- The process of jñana-yoga leads to liberation from material conditions.
- Anartha-nivrtti refers to the cessation of unwanted things or desires.
Bhakti-Yoga and Sex Desire
- The first processional step in bhakti-yoga is to become free from the intoxication of sex indulgence.
- The grossest type of anartha that binds the conditioned soul in material existence is sex desire, which has three headings: lust, anger, and illusion.
- One should be free from the intoxication of sex indulgence before attempting to recite Bhagavatam.
Purification and Liberation
- According to Sukadeva Gosvami, eating should be restricted to bare necessity.
- Purification means to be free from unwanted things and desires, according to Sri Visvanatha Cakravarti Thakura.
- The Tenth Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam is often associated with pure devotional service.
Progress of Meditation
- The progress of meditation on the different limbs of the transcendental body of the Lord is enhanced in proportion to the progress of purification of the heart.
- One should step forward for reciting the Tenth Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam after getting free from the intoxication of sex indulgence.
Restriction and Conclusion
- Those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence should not progress to the Tenth Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam and should restrict themselves to the first and second cantos.
- The conclusion regarding those who are still entrapped by sex indulgence is that they should not attempt to recite Bhagavatam.
- One must complete the purificatory process before being admitted into the realm of the Tenth Canto of Srimad-Bhagavatam.
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Test your knowledge of the Lord's magnanimous pastimes and the significance of His smiling face. Learn about His extensive benedictions and the importance of concentrating on His transcendental form through meditation. Explore the teachings of Bhagavad-gita and the purport by Srila Prabhupada.
