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According to the Srimad-Bhagavatam, which section of the book describes the rasa dance pastimes?
According to the Srimad-Bhagavatam, which section of the book describes the rasa dance pastimes?
- Tenth Canto (correct)
- Ninth Canto
- Second Canto
- First Canto
What part of the Lord's transcendental form should one concentrate on to become more purified?
What part of the Lord's transcendental form should one concentrate on to become more purified?
- The lotus feet (correct)
- The hands
- The hair
- The face
What is the result of meditation on the transcendental form of the Lord?
What is the result of meditation on the transcendental form of the Lord?
- Detachment from sense gratification (correct)
- Increased sense gratification
- Greater material desires
- Decreased intelligence
Who is recommended to meditate upon the universal form of the Lord?
Who is recommended to meditate upon the universal form of the Lord?
Why are impersonalists and voidists not recommended to participate in arcana or touch the Deities?
Why are impersonalists and voidists not recommended to participate in arcana or touch the Deities?
What is the ultimate purpose of meditation according to the text?
What is the ultimate purpose of meditation according to the text?
Which part of the Lord's transcendental form is NOT mentioned as a point of concentration?
Which part of the Lord's transcendental form is NOT mentioned as a point of concentration?
Who is recommended to meditate on the Deity worship in the temple?
Who is recommended to meditate on the Deity worship in the temple?
What is the state of intelligence in the present conditioned state of life according to the text?
What is the state of intelligence in the present conditioned state of life according to the text?
What is the recommended object of meditation for those who are too engrossed in sense gratification?
What is the recommended object of meditation for those who are too engrossed in sense gratification?
What is the recommended process of meditation?
What is the recommended process of meditation?
What should the meditation concentrate on?
What should the meditation concentrate on?
What can one practice meditating upon?
What can one practice meditating upon?
What is the Lord's rasa dancing considered as?
What is the Lord's rasa dancing considered as?
What helps in purifying our existence?
What helps in purifying our existence?
What should one gradually become purified by?
What should one gradually become purified by?
What should the meditation process be concentrated upon?
What should the meditation process be concentrated upon?
What is the purpose of fixing the mind upon the different parts of the limbs?
What is the purpose of fixing the mind upon the different parts of the limbs?
What are the authorized representations of the Lord?
What are the authorized representations of the Lord?
When can one relish the Lord's activities?
When can one relish the Lord's activities?
What is the significance of meditating on the transcendental form of the Lord?
What is the significance of meditating on the transcendental form of the Lord?
What is the recommended object of meditation for those who are too engrossed in sense gratification?
What is the recommended object of meditation for those who are too engrossed in sense gratification?
Why is arcana not recommended for impersonalists and voidists?
Why is arcana not recommended for impersonalists and voidists?
What is the ultimate purpose of meditation according to the text?
What is the ultimate purpose of meditation according to the text?
According to the Srimad-Bhagavatam, which section of the book describes the rasa dance pastimes?
According to the Srimad-Bhagavatam, which section of the book describes the rasa dance pastimes?
What is the recommended process of meditation according to the Srimad-Bhagavatam?
What is the recommended process of meditation according to the Srimad-Bhagavatam?
What should the meditation process be concentrated upon?
What should the meditation process be concentrated upon?
What is the state of intelligence in the present conditioned state of life according to the text?
What is the state of intelligence in the present conditioned state of life according to the text?
What helps in purifying our existence?
What helps in purifying our existence?
Which part of the Lord's transcendental form is NOT mentioned as a point of concentration?
Which part of the Lord's transcendental form is NOT mentioned as a point of concentration?
According to the Bhagavata school, the Lord's rasa dancing is the ______ face of the Lord.
According to the Bhagavata school, the Lord's rasa dancing is the ______ face of the Lord.
It is better to practice concentrating our attention by offering flowers and ______ to the lotus feet of the Lord.
It is better to practice concentrating our attention by offering flowers and ______ to the lotus feet of the Lord.
When we reach the higher standard of purification, if we see the ______ face of the Lord or hear the rasa dance pastimes of the Lord, then we can relish His activities.
When we reach the higher standard of purification, if we see the ______ face of the Lord or hear the rasa dance pastimes of the Lord, then we can relish His activities.
The more the mind becomes fixed upon the different parts of the limbs, one after another, the more the ______ becomes purified.
The more the mind becomes fixed upon the different parts of the limbs, one after another, the more the ______ becomes purified.
The process of meditation recommended in the Srimad-Bhagavatam is not to fix one's attention on something ______ or void.
The process of meditation recommended in the Srimad-Bhagavatam is not to fix one's attention on something ______ or void.
The meditation should be concentrated upon the lotus feet, then the calves, then the ______, and in this way higher and higher.
The meditation should be concentrated upon the lotus feet, then the calves, then the ______, and in this way higher and higher.
Thus one can practice meditating upon the ______, concentrating his mind on the lotus feet of the Lord and gradually rising higher and higher, up to His smiling face.
Thus one can practice meditating upon the ______, concentrating his mind on the lotus feet of the Lord and gradually rising higher and higher, up to His smiling face.
The more one concentrates on the transcendental form of the Lord, either on the lotus feet, the calves, the thighs or the chest, the more one becomes ______
The more one concentrates on the transcendental form of the Lord, either on the lotus feet, the calves, the thighs or the chest, the more one becomes ______
In this verse it is clearly stated, 'the more the intelligence becomes ______,' which means the more one becomes detached from sense gratification
In this verse it is clearly stated, 'the more the intelligence becomes ______,' which means the more one becomes detached from sense gratification
Our intelligence in the present conditioned state of life is impure due to being engaged in ______
Our intelligence in the present conditioned state of life is impure due to being engaged in ______
The result of meditation on the transcendental form of the Lord will be manifested by one’s detachment from ______
The result of meditation on the transcendental form of the Lord will be manifested by one’s detachment from ______
Those who are too engrossed in sense gratification cannot be allowed to participate in ______ or to touch the transcendental form of the Radha-Krsna or Visnu Deities
Those who are too engrossed in sense gratification cannot be allowed to participate in ______ or to touch the transcendental form of the Radha-Krsna or Visnu Deities
For them it is better to meditate upon the gigantic ______ of the Lord, as recommended in the next verse
For them it is better to meditate upon the gigantic ______ of the Lord, as recommended in the next verse
The impersonalists and the voidists are therefore recommended to meditate upon the universal form of the Lord, whereas the devotees are recommended to meditate on the Deity worship in the ______
The impersonalists and the voidists are therefore recommended to meditate upon the universal form of the Lord, whereas the devotees are recommended to meditate on the Deity worship in the ______
Because the impersonalists and the voidists are not sufficiently purified in their spiritual activities, ______ is not meant for them
Because the impersonalists and the voidists are not sufficiently purified in their spiritual activities, ______ is not meant for them
