50 Questions
According to the text, what is the peculiarity of the Lord's birth?
The Lord remembers everything of His many past births
What does the Lord mean when He says that He appears in His own body?
The Lord appears in the same original body
In the material world, how does the living entity's body change?
The living entity transmigrates from one body to another
How does Krishna appear in this material world?
Krishna appears in His original eternal form, with two hands, holding a flute
What does the Lord's prakrti mean?
The Lord's nature
What is the difference between the Lord and the conditioned soul in terms of their bodies?
The Lord has a fixed body, while the conditioned soul has a changing body
What is the Lord's transcendental body like?
The Lord's body is uncontaminated by this material world
What can a common man not remember according to the text?
What he has done exactly at the same time one day earlier
What is the Lord the Lord of according to the text?
The Lord of all living entities
What does the Lord's appearance in every millennium indicate?
The Lord's birth is a rare event
According to the text, why does Lord Krishna appear to take birth like an ordinary living entity?
Because it is part of His eternal pastimes and lila
According to the text, how does Lord Krishna's body differ from a material body?
His body does not deteriorate or change
According to the text, why do we never see a picture of Krishna in old age?
Because Krishna never grows old
According to the text, how does Lord Krishna's appearance and disappearance differ from that of an ordinary living entity?
Lord Krishna appears and disappears without any change of body
According to the text, what is the causeless mercy of Lord Krishna known as?
Atma-maya
According to the text, why does the Lord appear and disappear in this world?
To perform wonderful and superhuman activities
According to the text, how does Lord Krishna's appearance in His original eternal form benefit the living entities?
It allows them to concentrate on the Supreme Lord as He is
According to the text, how does the Lord's form differ from mental concoctions or imaginations?
The Lord's form is eternal and blissful knowledge
According to the text, why does the Lord's appearance and disappearance seem different from that of a common living entity?
Because the Lord's appearances and disappearances are not subject to the laws of nature
According to the text, why does a common living entity forget everything about their past body when they get a new body?
Because they are not conscious of their previous appearances and disappearances
According to the text, why does the Lord appear and disappear in this world?
Although He appears in the same transcendental body and is Lord of the universe, it still appears that He takes His birth like an ordinary living entity.
According to the text, what is the peculiarity of the Lord's birth?
it still appears that He takes His birth like an ordinary living entity.
According to the text, what is the causeless mercy of Lord Krishna known as?
The word maya, or atma-maya, refers to the Lord’s causeless mercy
According to the text, why do we never see a picture of Krishna in old age?
Although He is the oldest person in the whole creation – past, present and future
According to the text, how does the Lord's form differ from mental concoctions or imaginations?
It is evident that He is eternal, blissful knowledge by His internal potency
According to the text, what is the significance of Lord Krishna appearing in His original transcendental form in every millennium?
The significance of Lord Krishna appearing in His original transcendental form in every millennium is that it demonstrates His eternal nature and his ability to remember his past births.
According to the text, what is the difference between the Lord's body and the body of a common living entity?
The Lord's body is transcendental and does not deteriorate, whereas the body of a common living entity is material and subject to decay and change.
According to the text, why does the Lord appear in His own body and not change it like a common living entity?
The Lord appears in His own body because He is not bound by the material world and its cycle of birth and death.
According to the text, what is the significance of the Lord appearing with two hands holding a flute?
The significance of the Lord appearing with two hands holding a flute is that it represents His eternal form and His ability to attract all living entities with His divine music.
According to the text, why should one not be misled by claims of individuals who declare themselves to be God or Krishna?
One should not be misled by such claims because the Lord's appearance in His original transcendental form is unique and cannot be imitated by ordinary living entities.
According to the text, what is the peculiarity of the Lord's ______?
birth
According to the text, what does the Lord's ______ mean?
prakrti
According to the text, why does a common living entity forget everything about their past ______ when they get a new body?
body
According to the text, why does the Lord appear in His own ______ and not change it like a common living entity?
body
In the material world, how does the living entity's ______ change?
body
According to the text, why does Lord Krishna appear to take ______ like an ordinary living entity?
birth
What does the Lord mean when He says that He appears in His own ______?
body
According to the text, what is the significance of Lord Krishna appearing in His original transcendental ______ in every millennium?
form
According to the text, why does the Lord's appearance and disappearance seem different from that of a common living ______?
entity
According to the text, what is the Lord the Lord of?
living entities
According to the text, the Lord's appearance and disappearance are like the sun's ______, moving before us and then disappearing from our eyesight.
rising
According to the text, Lord Krishna's body does not ______ like a material body, but still appears to grow from childhood to boyhood and from boyhood to youth.
deteriorate
According to the text, Lord Krishna's appearance and disappearance differ from that of any ordinary, common living entity, which is why we never see a picture of Krishna in ______ age.
old
According to the text, Lord Krishna's appearance in His original eternal form is His ______ mercy, bestowed upon the living entities so that they can concentrate on the Supreme Lord as He is.
causeless
According to the text, the Lord appears to take His ______ in multimanifestations, even though He is unborn and without change of body.
birth
According to the text, Lord Krishna's appearance and disappearance are completely different from that of any ordinary, common living entity, which is why He is eternal, blissful knowledge by His ______ potency.
internal
According to the text, the Lord is conscious of all of His previous appearances and disappearances, but a common living entity forgets everything about his ______ body as soon as he gets another body.
past
According to the text, Lord Krishna's appearance and disappearance are completely different from that of any ordinary, common living entity, which is why He is eternal, blissful knowledge by His internal potency and is never ______ by material nature.
contaminated
According to the text, Lord Krishna's appearance and disappearance are completely different from that of any ordinary, common living entity, which is why He is the same unborn, eternal form of bliss and ______, changeless in His transcendental body and intelligence.
knowledge
According to the text, Lord Krishna's appearance and disappearance differ from that of any ordinary, common living entity, which is why He never ______ beyond youth.
ages
Study Notes
The Lord's Birth and Body
- The Lord's birth is peculiar because it appears to take birth like an ordinary living entity, but it is not a birth in the material sense.
- The Lord's body is transcendental, eternal, and blissful, and it does not change like a material body.
- The Lord's prakrti means His spiritual nature, which is different from the conditioned soul's material body.
- The Lord's body is not subject to material changes, such as birth, growth, and old age.
The Lord's Appearance and Disappearance
- The Lord appears in His own body, which is not subject to change, and disappears in the same way.
- The Lord's appearance and disappearance are like the sun's rising and setting, moving before us and then disappearing from our eyesight.
- The Lord's appearance and disappearance are completely different from that of an ordinary living entity.
The Lord's Mercy and Potency
- The Lord's appearance in His original eternal form is His causeless mercy, bestowed upon the living entities so that they can concentrate on the Supreme Lord as He is.
- The Lord is conscious of all of His previous appearances and disappearances, but a common living entity forgets everything about their past body as soon as they get another body.
- The Lord's internal potency is what makes Him eternal, blissful, and knowledge.
The Difference between the Lord and the Conditioned Soul
- The Lord's body is not subject to material changes, such as birth, growth, and old age, whereas the conditioned soul's body changes and is subject to material nature.
- A common living entity forgets everything about their past body when they get a new body, whereas the Lord is conscious of all of His previous appearances and disappearances.
- The Lord is not affected by material nature, whereas the conditioned soul is controlled by material nature.
The Significance of the Lord's Appearance
- The Lord's appearance in His original transcendental form is significant because it allows the living entities to concentrate on the Supreme Lord as He is.
- The Lord's appearance and disappearance are completely different from that of an ordinary living entity, which is why He is eternal, blissful knowledge by His internal potency.
- The Lord's appearance in every millennium indicates His causeless mercy and His desire to benefit the living entities.
Test your knowledge about the transcendental form and birth of the Lord. Explore the peculiarity of His appearance and discover the secrets behind His eternal existence. Dive into the teachings of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada and uncover the profound wisdom hidden within.
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