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Divine Incarnations(BG- 4/5)
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According to the Brahma-samhita, the Supreme Personality of Godhead is always situated in various incarnations. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as one of these incarnations?

  • Nrsimha
  • Ganesh (correct)
  • Rama
  • Krishna

    • Who can remember all of their past births?

  • The devotees
  • The Personality of Godhead (correct)
  • Arjuna
  • The Vedic scholars

    • What is the original person mentioned in the Brahma-samhita?

  • Arjuna
  • Brahma
  • Govinda (correct)
  • Krishna

    • According to the Vedas, how many forms does the Supreme Personality of Godhead manifest Himself in?

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

    Who are the eternal, blissful, all-knowing forms of the Lord usually not understood by?

    <p>The Vedic scholars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who incarnates whenever the Lord incarnates?

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

    What is the Brahma-samhita compared to in terms of the Supreme Personality of Godhead's multiforms?

    <p>The Vaidurya stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are constant companions of the Lord?

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

    Who are the multiforms of the Lord understood by?

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

    Who are the multiforms of the Lord not understood by?

    <p>Even the best Vedic scholars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between Lord Krishna and Arjuna?

    <p>Lord Krishna is the Supreme Lord, while Arjuna is a living entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the term 'infallible' as described in the text?

    <p>Being eternal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Arjuna forget what had happened in his various past births?

    <p>Because he had a change of body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Lord's body and self being identical?

    <p>The Lord's body and self are both spiritual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can the demons not understand the transcendental nature of the Lord?

    <p>Because they are nondevotees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for the Lord to be described as 'advaita'?

    <p>The Lord has no distinction between His body and Himself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the Lord's position and that of the ordinary living entity?

    <p>The Lord's position is spiritual, while the ordinary living entity's position is material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a devotee understand by divine grace?

    <p>The infallible condition of the Lord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between Arjuna and the Lord in terms of remembering past incidents?

    <p>Arjuna forgets past incidents, while the Lord remembers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can a living entity never equal the Supreme Lord, even if liberated like Arjuna?

    <p>Because the living entity is material, while the Lord is spiritual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Lord being described as 'absolute, infallible, without beginning'?

    <p>'Absolute, infallible, without beginning' signifies that the Lord is the supreme, unchanging, and eternal personality who is not subject to any limitations or defects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for the Lord to be described as 'always appearing as a fresh youth'?

    <p>The Lord's eternal youthfulness indicates His transcendental nature and His ability to manifest Himself in an ever-fresh and attractive form.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the eternal, blissful, all-knowing forms of the Lord usually not understood by?

    <p>The eternal, blissful, all-knowing forms of the Lord are usually not understood by even the best Vedic scholars.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Vedas, how many forms does the Supreme Personality of Godhead manifest Himself in?

    <p>The Supreme Personality of Godhead manifests Himself in innumerable forms according to the Vedas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can remember all of their past births?

    <p>The Personality of Godhead can remember all of His past births, but the living entities cannot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the Lord and Arjuna in terms of remembering past incidents?

    <p>Lord Krishna remembered the incident of speaking the Bhagavad-gita to the sun-god Vivasvan, whereas Arjuna could not remember.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can a living entity never equal the Supreme Lord, even if liberated like Arjuna?

    <p>Although a living entity may be liberated like Arjuna, he can never equal the Supreme Lord because the Lord is infallible and never forgets Himself, whereas the living entity forgets due to his change of body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the term 'infallible' as described in the text?

    <p>The term 'infallible' means that the Lord never forgets Himself, even though He is in material contact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why can the demons not understand the transcendental nature of the Lord?

    <p>The demons cannot understand the transcendental nature of the Lord because they cannot adjust themselves to the fact that the Lord's body and self are identical, whereas the conditioned soul is different from his material body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the Lord's position and that of the ordinary living entity?

    <p>The Lord's position is always different from that of the ordinary living entity because His body and self are identical, whereas the conditioned soul is different from his material body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Brahma-samhita (5.33), the Supreme Personality of Godhead is described as ____.

    <p>Govinda [Krishna]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Lord is always situated in various incarnations such as Rama, Nrsimha, and many subincarnations as well, but He is the original Personality of Godhead known as ____.

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

    The Lord is like the Vaidurya stone, which changes color yet still remains ____.

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

    The multiforms of the Lord are understood by ____.

    <p>pure, unalloyed devotees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Devotees like Arjuna are constant companions of the Lord, and whenever the Lord incarnates, the associate devotees also incarnate in order to serve the Lord in different ____.

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

    Arjuna, in a different ______, was also present

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

    The Lord and the living entity can never be equal in all ______

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

    A ______ cannot understand this transcendental nature

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

    The Lord remembers because He does not change His ______ body

    <p>sac-cid-ananda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The demons cannot adjust themselves to this ______ nature of the Lord

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

    Study Notes

    The Eternal Nature of the Supreme Personality of Godhead

    • The Personality of Godhead states that both he and Arjuna have undergone many births, but only he can remember them.
    • In the Brahma-samhita, it is explained that the Supreme Personality of Godhead is the original person, absolute, infallible, and without beginning.
    • The Lord manifests in unlimited forms, but remains the same original person.
    • The eternal, blissful, and all-knowing forms of the Lord are not easily understood by Vedic scholars, but are known to pure, unalloyed devotees.
    • The Lord is always situated in various incarnations such as Rama and Nrsimha, but he is the original Personality of Godhead known as Krishna.
    • The Vedas also mention that the Lord manifests Himself in countless forms, but these can only be understood by pure devotees, not through simple study of the Vedas.
    • Devotees like Arjuna are constant companions of the Lord and incarnate to serve Him in different capacities.
    • Arjuna was present millions of years ago when Lord Krishna spoke the Bhagavad-gita to the sun-god Vivasvan, but Arjuna could not remember the incident, unlike the Lord.
    • This difference in memory between the Lord and the living entity highlights the distinction between them.
    • Although Arjuna is a mighty hero, he cannot recall his past births, demonstrating that a living entity can never equal the Supreme Lord.
    • The Lord is described as infallible, as He never forgets Himself even while in material contact.
    • The Lord and the living entity can never be equal in all respects, even if the living entity is as liberated as Arjuna.

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    Test your knowledge of Hindu philosophy and mythology with this quiz on the incarnations of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, as described in the Brahma-samhita. Explore the rich history and significance of these divine manifestations and see how much you know about Krishna and his many forms throughout the ages.

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