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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?
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?
Who can remember all of their past births?
Who can remember all of their past births?
What is the original person mentioned in the Brahma-samhita?
What is the original person mentioned in the Brahma-samhita?
According to the Vedas, how many forms does the Supreme Personality of Godhead manifest Himself in?
According to the Vedas, how many forms does the Supreme Personality of Godhead manifest Himself in?
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Who are the eternal, blissful, all-knowing forms of the Lord usually not understood by?
Who are the eternal, blissful, all-knowing forms of the Lord usually not understood by?
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Who incarnates whenever the Lord incarnates?
Who incarnates whenever the Lord incarnates?
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What is the Brahma-samhita compared to in terms of the Supreme Personality of Godhead's multiforms?
What is the Brahma-samhita compared to in terms of the Supreme Personality of Godhead's multiforms?
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Who are constant companions of the Lord?
Who are constant companions of the Lord?
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Who are the multiforms of the Lord understood by?
Who are the multiforms of the Lord understood by?
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Who are the multiforms of the Lord not understood by?
Who are the multiforms of the Lord not understood by?
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What is the difference between Lord Krishna and Arjuna?
What is the difference between Lord Krishna and Arjuna?
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What is the meaning of the term 'infallible' as described in the text?
What is the meaning of the term 'infallible' as described in the text?
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Why did Arjuna forget what had happened in his various past births?
Why did Arjuna forget what had happened in his various past births?
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What is the significance of the Lord's body and self being identical?
What is the significance of the Lord's body and self being identical?
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Why can the demons not understand the transcendental nature of the Lord?
Why can the demons not understand the transcendental nature of the Lord?
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What does it mean for the Lord to be described as 'advaita'?
What does it mean for the Lord to be described as 'advaita'?
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What is the difference between the Lord's position and that of the ordinary living entity?
What is the difference between the Lord's position and that of the ordinary living entity?
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What can a devotee understand by divine grace?
What can a devotee understand by divine grace?
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What is the difference between Arjuna and the Lord in terms of remembering past incidents?
What is the difference between Arjuna and the Lord in terms of remembering past incidents?
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Why can a living entity never equal the Supreme Lord, even if liberated like Arjuna?
Why can a living entity never equal the Supreme Lord, even if liberated like Arjuna?
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What is the significance of the Lord being described as 'absolute, infallible, without beginning'?
What is the significance of the Lord being described as 'absolute, infallible, without beginning'?
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What does it mean for the Lord to be described as 'always appearing as a fresh youth'?
What does it mean for the Lord to be described as 'always appearing as a fresh youth'?
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Who are the eternal, blissful, all-knowing forms of the Lord usually not understood by?
Who are the eternal, blissful, all-knowing forms of the Lord usually not understood by?
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According to the Vedas, how many forms does the Supreme Personality of Godhead manifest Himself in?
According to the Vedas, how many forms does the Supreme Personality of Godhead manifest Himself in?
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Who can remember all of their past births?
Who can remember all of their past births?
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What is the difference between the Lord and Arjuna in terms of remembering past incidents?
What is the difference between the Lord and Arjuna in terms of remembering past incidents?
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Why can a living entity never equal the Supreme Lord, even if liberated like Arjuna?
Why can a living entity never equal the Supreme Lord, even if liberated like Arjuna?
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What is the meaning of the term 'infallible' as described in the text?
What is the meaning of the term 'infallible' as described in the text?
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Why can the demons not understand the transcendental nature of the Lord?
Why can the demons not understand the transcendental nature of the Lord?
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What is the difference between the Lord's position and that of the ordinary living entity?
What is the difference between the Lord's position and that of the ordinary living entity?
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According to the Brahma-samhita (5.33), the Supreme Personality of Godhead is described as ____.
According to the Brahma-samhita (5.33), the Supreme Personality of Godhead is described as ____.
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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 ____.
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 ____.
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The Lord is like the Vaidurya stone, which changes color yet still remains ____.
The Lord is like the Vaidurya stone, which changes color yet still remains ____.
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The multiforms of the Lord are understood by ____.
The multiforms of the Lord are understood by ____.
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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 ____.
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 ____.
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Arjuna, in a different ______, was also present
Arjuna, in a different ______, was also present
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The Lord and the living entity can never be equal in all ______
The Lord and the living entity can never be equal in all ______
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A ______ cannot understand this transcendental nature
A ______ cannot understand this transcendental nature
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The Lord remembers because He does not change His ______ body
The Lord remembers because He does not change His ______ body
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The demons cannot adjust themselves to this ______ nature of the Lord
The demons cannot adjust themselves to this ______ nature of the Lord
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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.
