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Q.2. Give the English meaning of the words: rūpānugas, rasa, capala-sukha, bhoga-tyāga and
amṛta
. Ans. rūpānugas -- followers in the footsteps of Śrīla Rūpa Goswāmī Prabhupāda Rasa --
That force which drives the philanthropist, the householder and the nationalist is called rasa,
or a kind of mellow (relationship) whose taste is very sweet. capala-sukha -- Sense
gratification does not endure for long, and it is therefore called capala-sukha, or flickering
happiness. bhoga-tyāga -- a position of alternating sense enjoyment and renunciation amṛta --
Bhakti-rasa, however, the mellow relished in the transcendental loving service of the Lord,
does not finish with the end of life. It continues perpetually and is therefore called amåta, that
which does not die but exists eternally.
Q.4. What is the example Śrīla Rūpa Goswāmī set for devotees and for humanity in general?
Ans. He divided the money in a very exemplary manner, which should be followed by
devotees in particular and by humanity in general. Fifty percent of his accumulated wealth
was distributed to the Kṛṣṇa conscious persons, namely the brāhmaṇas and the Vaiṣṇavas;
twenty-five percent was distributed to relatives; and twenty-five percent was kept against
emergency expenditures and personal difficulties.
Q.5. Where did Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī first meet Lord Caitanya?
Ans. Prayāga (Allahabad, India)
Q.7. Give the English meaning of the terms pravṛtti and nirvṛtti. Ans. pravṛtti -- positive
action – Activities to achieve a certain goal nirvṛtti -- negative action – Activities to avoid
unfavourable circumstance
Q.8. Give the English meaning of the word anuśīlana
. Ans. anu means following and Constantly Çélanaà means Cultivation/ Activity anuśīlana --
cultivation by following the predecessor teachers (ācāryas)
Q.10. List, in Sanskrit or English, the six characteristics of pure devotional service.
Ans. 1. Kleçaghné - Pure devotional service brings immediate relief from all kinds of
material distress. 2. Çubhadä - Pure devotional service is the beginning of all auspiciousness.
3. Mokña-laghutäkåt - Those in pure devotional service deride even the conception of
liberation. 4. Sudurlabhä - Pure devotional service is rarely achieved. 5. Sandränanda-
viçeñätmä - Pure devotional service automatically puts one in transcendental pleasure. 6. Çré-
kåñëäkarñiëé - Pure devotional service is the only means to attract Kṛṣṇa.
Q.11. List, in Sanskrit or English, the four effects that are due to sinful activities.
Ans. (1) the effect which is not yet fructified (2) the effect which is lying as seed (3) the
effect which is already mature (4) the effect which is almost mature.
Q.13. What does the comparison between mystic perfections and modern scientific
improvements indicate?
Ans. After comparing all mystic yoga-siddhis to materialistic perfections, we find that the
materialistic scientists try for the same perfections. So actually there is no difference between
mystic perfection and materialistic perfection.
Q.14. Why does Kṛṣṇa rarely agree to offer a soul devotional service?
Ans. Kṛṣṇa rarely agrees to offer a soul devotional service because by devotional service the
Lord Himself becomes purchased by the devotee.
Q.15. List the three sources of happiness according to the analysis of Śrīla Rūpa Goswāmī.
Ans. (1) happiness derived from material enjoyment (2) happiness derived by identifying
oneself with the Supreme Brahman (3) happiness derived from Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Q.17. Name the three main categories of devotional service. Ans. 1. devotional service in
practice 2. devotional service in ecstasy 3. devotional service in pure love of Godhead.
Q.18. List the two types of sādhana-bhakti in both English and Sanskrit.
Ans. 1. vaidhi-bhakti (regulative) 2. Rāgānugā-bhakti (spontaneous) Vaidhi-sädhana-bhakti -
The first part is called service according to regulative principles: one has to follow these
different regulative principles by the order of the spiritual master or on the strength of
authoritative scriptures. Rägänugä-sädhana-bhakti - Another part of sädhana-bhakti is called
rägänugä. Rägänugä refers to the point at which, by following the regulative principles, one
becomes a little more attached to Kåñëa and executes devotional service out of natural love.
Q.20. What is the benefit of feeding one who preaches the message of the Bhagavad-gītā?
Ans. One who preaches the message of the Gītā is very dear to Kṛṣṇa and thus by feeding
him one feeds the Supreme Lord directly.
Q.21. List the four examples given of the neophyte devotees who begin devotional service for
relief in the matter of their respective self-satisfaction.
Ans. Mahārāja Dhruva -- Need of kingdom (arthärthé) Gajendra -- distressed (ärtaù) Sanaka,
Sanātana, Sananda and Sanat-kumāra -- wise (jïäné) Śaunaka – Inquisitive (jijïäsu)
Q.22. Without being elevated to what position can one stick to the principle of worshiping the
Supreme Personality of Godhead?
Ans. Without being elevated to the position of a jïäné, or wise man, one cannot stick to the
principle of worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Q.24. Liberated persons who have achieved these four stages of liberation may also be
promoted where?
Ans. Liberated persons who have achieved these four stages of liberation may also be
promoted to Goloka Vṛndāvana or Kṛṣṇaloka.
Q.27. Out of the first 20 items of sādhana, which are considered the most important?
Ans. Out of the twenty, the first three—namely accepting the shelter of a bona fide spiritual
master, taking initiation from him and serving him with respect and reverence— are the most
important.
Q.28. List the five most potent items of sadhana
. Ans. 1) Worshiping the Deity of the Lord 2) Reciting Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 3) Serving the
devotees 4) Chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra 5) Residing or living in Mathurā
Q.32. List the two kinds of nondevotees whose association should be avoided.
Ans. 1) Those who are after material enjoyment 2) Those who are against the supremacy of
the Lord
Q.35. What is the result of decorating one’s body with sandalwood pulp?
Ans. One who decorates one’s body with sandalwood pulp for him there is no question of
being conquered by the spell of material energy. At the time of death, there is no question of
such a person's being called by the constables of Yamarāja.
Q.36. Who are the impersonalists who became devotees after smelling the remnants of
flowers and incense in the temple?
Ans. Four Kumāras
Q.38. What is the result of drinking caraṇāmṛta, even for sinful people?
Ans. By drinking caraṇāmṛta, even sinful people will become eligible to enter into the
kingdom of God
Q.40. Which two of the nine types of devotional service are rarely seen?
Ans. 1) devotional service in friendship 2) devotional service in self-surrender
Q.41. A person who keeps Vaiṣṇava literature at home always has what?
Ans. A person who keeps Vaiṣṇava literature at home has Lord Nārāyaṇa always residing in
his house.
Q.43. A small attachment for any one of the five potent items can arouse what, even in a
neophyte?
Ans. A small attachment for any one of the five potent items can arouse devotional ecstasy,
even in a neophyte.
Q.44. List the examples of devotees who achieved perfection by practicing simply one
process of nava-vidhā-bhakti.
Ans. 1) King Parīkṣit achieved the desired goal of life simply by hearing ŚrīmadBhāgavatam.
2) Śukadeva Gosvāmī achieved the desired goal of life simply by reciting
ŚrīmadBhāgavatam. 3) Prahlāda Mahārāja became successful in his devotional service by
always remembering the Lord. 4) Lakṣmī, the goddess of fortune, was successful by engaging
herself in massaging the lotus feet of the Lord. 5) King Pṛthu became successful by
worshiping in the temple. 6) Akrūra became successful by offering prayers. 7) Hanumān
became successful by rendering personal service to Lord Rāmacandra. 8) Arjuna became
successful by being a friend of Kṛṣṇa. 9) Bali Mahārāja became successful simply by offering
all of his possessions to Kṛṣṇa.
Q.48. At what stage is it possible to achieve eagerness to follow in the footsteps of the
denizens of Vraja?
Ans. Only after the stage of liberation from material contamination can one actually aspire to
follow in the footsteps of the denizens of Vraja.
Q.51. What is the first symptom of pure love for the Personality of Godhead?
Ans. Ecstasy is the first symptom of pure love for the Personality of Godhead.
Q.52. List the nine characteristics of a person who has developed ecstatic love for Kṛṣṇa.
Ans. Avyärtha-kälatvam Utilization of time Kñanti Perseverance Virakti Detachment Mäna-
çünyatä Pridelessness Aça-bandha Great Hope Samutkaëöhä Eagerness for Achieving
Desired Success Näma-gäne sadä ruci Attachment to Chanting Hare Kåñëa Äsaktis tad-
guëäkhyäne Eagerness to glorify Kåñëa's qualities Prétis tad-vasati sthale Attraction for
living in the Dhäma
Q.54. List in Sanskrit or English the nine stages from śraddhā to prema.
Ans. śraddhā sadhu-saṅga bhajana-kriyā Anartha-nivṛttiḥ niṣṭhā rucis
āsakti bhava prem
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