"KC Movement Even In Politics"
73/07/12 London, Bhagavad-gita 1.10
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Text 8 bhavan bhismas ca karnas ca Translation There are personalities like you, Bhishma, Karna, Kripa, Asvatthama, Vikarna and the son of Somadatta called Bhurisrava, who are always victorious in battle. Commentary by Srila Prabhupada Duryodhana mentions the exceptional heroes in the battle, all of whom are ever victorious. Vikarna is the brother of Duryodhana, Asvatthama is the son of Dronacarya, and Saumadatti, or Bhurisrava, is the son of the King of the Bahlikas. Karna is the half brother of Arjuna, as he was born of Kunti before her marriage with King Pandu. Kripacarya’s twin sister married Dronacarya.
Commentary by Sri Vishwanatha Chakravarthi Thakur Saumadatti refers to Bhurisrava, the son of Somadatta. This below text is from http://www.bhagavad-gita.org/Gita/verse-01-08.html
anye ca bahavah sura Translation There are many other heroes who are prepared to lay down their lives for my sake. All of them are well equipped with different kinds of weapons, and all are experienced in military science. Commentary by Srila Prabhupada As far as the others are concerned—like Jayadratha, Kritavarma and Salya—all are determined to lay down their lives for Duryodhana’s sake. In other words, it is already concluded that all of them would die in the Battle of Kurukshetra for joining the party of the sinful Duryodhana. Duryodhana was, of course, confident of his victory on account of the above-mentioned combined strength of his friends. Commentary by Sri Vishwanatha Chakravarthi Thakur "They are willing to give up their lives in order to help me (tyakta jivitah)." This is the intended meaning of Dhuryodhana, though the literal meaning is "They have given up their lives." Actually however, Krishna will say: mayaivaite nihatah purvam eva nimitta-matram bhava savyasacin These warriors have already been killed by me before the war has started. You be my instrument, O Arjuna. BG 11.33 Thus, the literal meaning of Duryodhana's words are also completely true
Text 10
aparyaptam tad asmakam Translation Our strength is immeasurable, and we are perfectly protected by Grandfather Bhishma, whereas the strength of the Pandavas, carefully protected by Bhima, is limited. Commentary by Srila Prabhupada Herein an estimation of comparative strength is made by Duryodhana. He thinks that the strength of his armed forces is immeasurable, being specifically protected by the most experienced general, Grandfather Bhishma. On the other hand, the forces of the Pandavas are limited, being protected by a less experienced general, Bhima, who is like a fig in the presence of Bhishma. Duryodhana was always envious of Bhima because he knew perfectly well that if he should die at all, he would only be killed by Bhima. But at the same time, he was confident of his victory on account of the presence of Bhishma, who was a far superior general. His conclusion that he would come out of the battle victorious was well ascertained. Commentary by Sri Vishwanatha Chakravarthi Thakur Our troops are not up to standard (aparyaptam): we cannot fight against the Pandavas. Even though protected all around by Bhisma, who has fine intelligence and is experienced in fighting and theory, Bhisma has partiality for both sides. The Pandavas are very well protected (paryaptam abhiraksitam) by Bhima, though having gross intelligence and not thoroughly conversant with fighting and theory. In other words, they are well equipped to fight against us.
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Test#GT009
Krishna consciousness Movement Even in Politics
Questions
Terms |
Write/Indicate correct match |
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Meaning |
Tyakta-jivitah means |
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1 |
Anxiety |
Visaradha means |
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2 |
Beginning with tongue |
Sarva-loka means |
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3 |
Transcendental |
Kuntha means |
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4 |
It has no limit to taste |
Divyam means |
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5 |
All the planets, all the universes |
Tattvatah |
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6 |
It is greedy |
Jihvadau means |
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7 |
Nature |
Sudurmati |
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8 |
They have come to lay down their life for me |
Lobhamoy |
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9 |
In truth |
Prakrti |
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10 |
Very expert, fighting |
a. If one has Krishna consciousness, then his strength and opulence would be misused.
b. Similarly simply try to understand Krishna, what is Krishna, why Krishna appears, why Krishna takes part in politics, Krishna’s activities.
a. ___________ are meant for representing Supreme Personality of Godhead.
b. Birth, death, old age, and diseases, - these are the ___________.
4. Check All that applies:
What qualities in a devotee/ preacher are emphasized in this lecture?
a. Simply by Krishna consciousness, always thinking of Krishna, all your senses will be purified.
5. Check All that applies:
What is the meaning of Krishna consciousness as emphasized in this lecture?
a. If by the tongue you chant Hare Krishna mantra, and by the tongue you taste the prasadam, you will be perfect, simply by executing these two things.
Test#GT009
Krishna consciousness Movement Even in Politics
Answers
Terms |
Write/Indicate correct match |
|
Meaning |
Tyakta-jivitah means |
8 |
1 |
Anxiety |
Visaradha means |
10 |
2 |
Beginning with tongue |
Sarva-loka means |
5 |
3 |
Transcendental |
Kuntha means |
1 |
4 |
It has no limit to taste |
Divyam means |
3 |
5 |
All the planets, all the universes |
Tattvatah |
9 |
6 |
It is greedy |
Jihvadau means |
2 |
7 |
Nature |
Sudurmati |
4 |
8 |
They have come to lay down their life for me |
Lobhamoy |
6 |
9 |
In truth |
Prakrti |
7 |
10 |
Very expert, fighting |
a. If one has Krishna consciousness, then his strength and opulence would be misused. FALSE
b. Similarly simply try to understand Krishna, what is Krishna, why Krishna appears, why Krishna takes part in politics, Krishna’s activities. TRUE
4. Check All that applies:
What qualities in a devotee/ preacher are emphasized in this lecture?
a. Simply by Krishna consciousness, always thinking of Krishna, all your senses will be purified. TRUE
5. Check All that applies:
What is the meaning of Krishna consciousness as emphasized in this lecture?
a. If by the tongue you chant Hare Krishna mantra, and by the tongue you taste the prasadam, you will be perfect, simply by executing these two things. TRUE
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He is disciple of HH Gopal Krishna Goswami and based in Nairobi, Kenya
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