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Verse 1-9
Verses 10-19
Nrada compares those words which do not describe the glories of the
Lord as a place of pilgrimage for crows. Transcendental literature,
however, can bring about a revolution in the worlds misdirected
civilization. Because Vysa had encouraged the people, in the name of
religion, to enjoy Nrada condemns Vysa's compilation of different
Vedic literatures as abominable. What if one gives up prescribed
duties, (as recommended by Nrada) but does not achieve complete
success? Progress in devotional service is credited forever. However
a nondevotee, though fully engaged in occupational duties, does not
gain anything. Material happiness comes according to destiny, so dont
endeavor for it. Even if a devotee of Lord Ka falls down, he does
not undergo material existence like others.
Verses 20-40
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Answer: Although they were impartial by nature, those followers of the
Vednta blessed narada muni with their causeless mercy. As far as he
was concerned, he was self-controlled and had no attachment for
sports, even though he was a boy. In addition, he was not naughty, and
he did not speak more than required.
10) Asakti
11) Rati
As soon as he got a taste for the Personality of Godhead, his
attention to hear of the Lord was unflinching. And as his taste
developed, he could realize that it was only in his ignorance that he
had accepted gross and subtle coverings, for both the Lord and he are
transcendental.
Thus during two seasons-the rainy season and autumn-he had the
opportunity to hear these great-souled sages constantly chant the
unadulterated glories of the Lord Hari. As the flow of he devotional
service began, the coverings of the modes of passion and ignorance
vanished.
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He was very much attached to those sages. He was gentle in behavior,
and all his sins were eradicated in their service. In his heart He had
strong faith in them. He had subjugated the senses, and He was
strictly following them with body and mind.
Answer:
TRANSLATION
SB 1.5.18
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tasyaiva heto prayateta kovido
TRANSLATION
SB 1.5.19
TRANSLATION
Answer:
vysa uvca
pcchmahe tvtma-bhavtma-bhtam
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TRANSLATION
Question 5: Write the two defects Narada muni diagnosed in Vyas dev.
Quote sloka 1.5.8-9.
Answer:
r-nrada uvca
bhavatnudita-prya
yenaivsau na tuyeta
TRANSLATION
r Nrada said: You have not actually broadcast the sublime and
spotless glories of the Personality of Godhead. That philosophy which
does not satisfy the transcendental senses of the Lord is considered
worthless.
muni-varynukrtit
na tath vsudevasya
mahim hy anuvarita
TRANSLATION
Although, great sage, you have very broadly described the four
principles beginning with religious performances, you have not
described the glories of the Supreme Personality, Vsudeva.
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Two defects Narada muni diagnosed are
Question 6 : List down three steps in speaking Hari katha. (SB 1.5.13)
Answer:
2) Recollection
a. Glories of Hari Katha
Self revealing
Infinite
Most confidential
Impossible to speak or reveal by any other means
3) Recitation
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Question 7: Write three qualifications of Vyasdev based on verse
1.5.3-4. Write verse 1.5.4 also.
Answer:
jijsitam adhta ca
brahma yat tat santanam
tathpi ocasy tmnam
akthrtha iva prabho
TRANSLATION
You have fully delineated the subject of impersonal Brahman as
well as the knowledge derived therefrom. Why should you be
despondent in spite of all this, thinking that you are undone,
my dear prabhu?
Answer:
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