The Lineage of Ancient Wisdom Quiz
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Who did Lord Sri Krishna instruct the science of yoga to?

  • Manu
  • Iksvaku
  • Vivasvan (correct)
  • Sun-god
  • Who did Vivasvan instruct the science of yoga to?

  • Iksvaku
  • Manu (correct)
  • Sun-god
  • Lord Sri Krishna
  • Who did Manu instruct the science of yoga to?

  • Iksvaku (correct)
  • Vivasvan
  • Sun-god
  • Lord Sri Krishna
  • Who are the kings of all planets meant to protect?

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

    What is human life meant for?

    <p>Cultivation of spiritual knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sun-god known as in this millennium?

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

    What is the sun the origin of within the solar system?

    <p>All planets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Brahma-samhita, who is the king of all planets?

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

    Who is the ruler of the sun planet?

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

    What does the sun represent?

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

    Who made Vivasvan His first disciple?

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

    What is the sun-god's current name?

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

    What does the sun-god control?

    <p>All other planets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sun-god rotating under?

    <p>The order of Krishna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of treatise is the Bhagavad-gita?

    <p>A standard book of knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who made Vivasvan His first disciple to understand the science of Bhagavad-gita?

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

    What is the sun-god's role in controlling the other planets?

    <p>Supplying heat and light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sun represents the eye of the Lord.

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

    The sun-god rules the sun planet.

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

    The sun-god is currently known as Vivasvan.

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

    The sun-god rotates under the order of Lord Krishna.

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

    The Bhagavad-gita is a speculative treatise.

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

    Vivasvan was the first disciple of Lord Krishna.

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

    The Gita is a standard book of knowledge.

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

    The sun-god controls all other planets.

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

    The sun-god's role is to supply heat and light.

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

    The science of yoga was originally instructed by Lord Sri Krishna to Vivasvan, the sun-god.

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

    Manu, the father of mankind, received the science of yoga from Vivasvan.

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

    The kings of all planets are responsible for protecting the inhabitants.

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

    The executive heads of all states should impart the lesson of Krishna consciousness to the citizens.

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

    The sun-god is known as Vivasvan in this millennium.

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

    The Brahma-samhita states that the sun is the origin of all planets within the solar system.

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

    Human life is meant for cultivation of spiritual knowledge and eternal relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

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

    Lord Brahma worships Govinda (Krishna), under whose order the sun assumes immense power and heat.

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

    The Bhagavad-gita was delivered to the royal order of all planets, starting from the sun planet.

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

    The science of Bhagavad-gita helps in protecting people from material bondage to lust.

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

    The kings of all planets should spread the science of Krishna consciousness.

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

    The citizens should pursue a successful path by utilizing the opportunity of human life.

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

    The sun represents the king of all planets.

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

    The sun-god controls the immense power and heat of the sun.

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

    The sun-god is rotating under the order of Govinda (Krishna).

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

    Manu instructed the science of yoga to Iksvaku.

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

    What is the purpose of human life according to the text?

    <p>Human life is meant for cultivation of spiritual knowledge, in eternal relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the executive heads of all states and planets?

    <p>The executive heads of all states and all planets are obliged to impart the lesson of Krishna consciousness to the citizens by education, culture, and devotion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the original person under whose order the sun assumes immense power and heat?

    <p>The Supreme Personality of Godhead, Govinda [Krishna]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Lord Brahma worship according to the Brahma-samhita?

    <p>Lord Brahma worshiped the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Govinda [Krishna]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Vivasvan, the sun-god, instruct the science of yoga to?

    <p>Manu, the father of mankind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the sun in relation to the Lord?

    <p>According to the text, the sun represents the eye of the Lord and obeys His order by traversing its orbit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the sun-god and what is his role?

    <p>The sun-god, currently known as Vivasvan, rules the sun planet and controls all other planets by providing heat and light.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the first disciple of Lord Krishna to understand the science of Bhagavad-gita?

    <p>Vivasvan, the sun-god, was originally made the first disciple of Lord Krishna to comprehend the teachings of Bhagavad-gita.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Is the Bhagavad-gita a speculative treatise?

    <p>No, the Bhagavad-gita is not a speculative treatise but a standard book of knowledge that has been passed down from time immemorial.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of human life according to the text?

    <p>The text states that human life is meant for cultivating spiritual knowledge and establishing an eternal relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The sun represents the ______ of the Lord

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

    The sun is the ______ of the planets

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

    The sun-god (at present of the name Vivasvan) ______ the sun planet

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

    The sun-god is ______ all other planets by supplying heat and light

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

    He is rotating under the ______ of Krishna

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

    Lord Krishna originally made Vivasvan His first ______ to understand the science of Bhagavad-gita

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

    The Gita is not, therefore, a ______ treatise for the insignificant mundane scholar

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

    The Gita is a standard book of ______ coming down from time immemorial

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

    Human life is meant for cultivation of ______ knowledge and eternal relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead

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

    The Personality of Godhead, Lord Sri Krishna, said: I instructed this imperishable science of yoga to the sun-god, Vivasvan, and Vivasvan instructed it to ______, the father of mankind, and ______ in turn instructed it to Iksvaku.

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

    In this millennium, the sun-god is known as Vivasvan, the king of the sun, which is the origin of all planets within the solar system. In the ______-samhita (5.52) it is stated: yac-caksur esa savita sakala-grahanam raja samasta-sura-murtir asesa-tejah yasyajñaya bhramati sambhrta-kala-cakro govindam adi-purusam tam aham bhajami “Let me worship,” Lord ______ said, “the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Govinda [Krishna], who is the original person and under whose order the sun, which is the king of all planets, is assuming immense power and heat.

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

    Let me worship,” Lord ______ said, “the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Govinda [Krishna], who is the original person and under whose order the sun, which is the king of all planets, is assuming immense power and heat.

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

    I instructed this imperishable science of yoga to the sun-god, Vivasvan, and Vivasvan instructed it to Manu, the father of mankind, and Manu in turn instructed it to ______.

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

    The executive heads of all states and all planets are obliged to impart this lesson to the citizens by education, culture and ______.

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

    The kings of all planets are especially meant for the protection of the inhabitants, and therefore the royal order should understand the science of Bhagavad-gita in order to be able to rule the citizens and protect them from material bondage to ______.

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

    Human life is meant for cultivation of spiritual knowledge, in eternal relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and the executive heads of all states and all planets are obliged to impart this lesson to the citizens by education, culture and ______.

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

    In other words, the executive heads of all states are intended to spread the science of Krishna consciousness so that the people may take advantage of this great science and pursue a successful path, utilizing the opportunity of the ______ form of life.

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

    Study Notes

    Lord Krishna and the Science of Yoga

    • Lord Krishna originally instructed the science of yoga to Vivasvan, the sun-god.
    • Vivasvan, in turn, instructed the science of yoga to Manu, the father of mankind.
    • Manu then instructed the science of yoga to Iksvaku.

    The Sun-God and the Planets

    • The sun-god is currently known as Vivasvan in this millennium.
    • The sun-god rules the sun planet.
    • The sun-god is rotating under the order of Lord Krishna.
    • The sun-god controls all other planets by supplying heat and light.

    The Bhagavad-Gita

    • The Bhagavad-Gita is a standard book of knowledge coming down from time immemorial.
    • The Bhagavad-Gita is not a speculative treatise for the insignificant mundane scholar.
    • The Bhagavad-Gita was delivered to the royal order of all planets, starting from the sun planet.

    Human Life and Krishna Consciousness

    • Human life is meant for cultivation of spiritual knowledge and eternal relationship with the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
    • The executive heads of all states and planets are obliged to impart the lesson of Krishna consciousness to the citizens by education, culture, and protection.
    • The kings of all planets are especially meant for the protection of the inhabitants, and therefore the royal order should understand the science of Bhagavad-Gita.

    The Significance of the Sun

    • The sun represents the eye of the Lord.
    • The sun is the origin of all planets within the solar system.
    • The sun-god is the king of all planets.

    The Role of the Executive Heads

    • The executive heads of all states and planets should spread the science of Krishna consciousness.
    • The citizens should pursue a successful path by utilizing the opportunity of human life.
    • The executive heads of all states are intended to spread the science of Krishna consciousness so that the people may take advantage of this great science and pursue a successful path.

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