Closed Book Exam Questions Canto 1 Chapter 1 3
Closed Book Exam Questions Canto 1 Chapter 1 3
Closed Book Exam Questions Canto 1 Chapter 1 3
CHAPTER 1
CLOSED BOOK SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1. List three features of the Absolute Truth listed in the purport to 1.1.1.
2. List the four primary subjects of religion as mentioned in purport 1.1.1.
3. What portion of Srimad Bhagavatam is the most confidential? (1)
4. Explain why Srila Vyasadeva purposely invokes a Gayatri mantra, Dhimahi. (1)
5. Discuss the significance of the words ‘abhijnah’ and ‘svarat’. (1)
6. Give the English meaning the terms:
a. asamaurdhva
b. param satyam (1)
7. Srimad Bhagavatam can only be understood by whom? Give reference to specific Sanskrit
words from 1.1.2 in your response.
8. What is the English translation of the phrase – ‘vastavam atra vastu sivadam’? (2)
9. List the three categories (kanda) of the Vedic literature. (2)
10. Why is Srila Sukadeva Gosvami compared to a parrot? (3)
11. List the 12 rasas in English or Sanskrit. (3)
12. In what mood should one put questions before the speaker of the Bhagavatam (5)?
13. List four qualities of a representative of Srila Vyasadeva. (5-8)
14. Explain the meaning of the titles ‘Prabhupada’ and ‘Visnupada’. (15)
CHAPTER 2
CHAPTER 3