Narasimha Lila Chapter 3 Section 3 - Verse 14 - 24 - QUIZ The third section of Chapter 3 has 11 verses. You can attempt the quiz with an open book. To score full marks you may have to scrutinize Srila Prabhupada’s purports. Read the questions carefully. Do not attempt the quiz without reading the section. The quiz is facilitation and enablement for you to read Srila Prabhupada’s purports. Name Email Narasimha Lila Chapter 3 Section 3 - Question 1 What is asaṅgo’yaṁ puruṣaḥ? Select all that is applicable The living entity can live merely by his own power, without the help of the body. The living entity requires association with matter to live. The living entity has nothing to do with the material covering. The living entity cannot live without the body. Narasimha Lila Chapter 3 Section 3 - Question 2 Hiraṇyakaśipu performed severe austerity for a long time, he was nonetheless known as a Daitya and Rākṣasa, while Prahlāda Mahārāja being born in Daitya family was known as the most exalted devotees Why? Select all that applies. Because severe austerities is always in the mode of passion or ignorance and so takes one into the mentality of the demons. However, devotional service makes one a devotee. One who performs severe austerities for sense gratification is fearful to the entire world. whereas a devotee who performs even a slight amount of devotional service is a friend to everyone. Hiranyakashipu was known as Daitya because he was born in the family of Daityas. But, Prahlāda Mahārāja was born in a family of devotees Since the Lord is the well-wisher of every living entity and since a devotee (like Prahlāda Mahārāja) assumes the qualities of the Lord, a devotee also acts for everyone’s good fortune by performing devotional service. However, whatever Hiraṇyakaśipu did was for his own sense gratification. Narasimha Lila Chapter 3 Section 3 - Question 3 Krishna is suhṛdaṁ sarva-bhūtānām as per Bhagavad Gita 5.29. However, Srila Prabhupada calls Prahlāda Mahārāja as suhṛdaṁ sarva-bhūtānām. Why? Since the Lord is the well-wisher of every living entity and since a devotee assumes the qualities of the Lord, a devotee also acts for everyone’s good fortune by performing devotional service. Lord is suhrdam sarva bhutanam because He is the devotee's best friend and devotee is suhrdam sarva bhutanam because devotee is Lord's best friend Since Lord is suhrdam sarva bhutanam by sitting in the heart of everyone, since He is in the heart of the devotee also, therefore, the devotee is also called suhrdam sarva bhutanam Every living entity including the Lord is suhrdam sarva bhutanam None Narasimha Lila Chapter 3 Section 3 - Question 4 Who is the father of Hiraṇyakaśipu? Sage Pulastya Atri Muni Kaśyapa Muni Sage Marīci None Narasimha Lila Chapter 3 Section 3 - Question 5 Who is known as Hiraṇyagarbha? Hiraṇyakaśipu Lord Varaha Lord Brahmā Lord Shiva None Narasimha Lila Chapter 3 Section 3 - Question 6 Who is known as Hiraṇyaka? Hiraṇyakaśipu Lord Brahmā Hiraṇyākṣa Prahlāda Mahārāja None Narasimha Lila Chapter 3 Section 3 - Question 7 Which of the following substantiates the statement "The soul can exist even through the bones"? Select all that applies In spite of being eaten and bitten by all kinds of worms and ants, Hiraṇyakaśipu was keeping his life air circulating within his bones. There are examples of yogīs’ being buried in trance and exhumed alive and in good condition several hours later. Supposedly, Lord Jesus Christ, after being buried, was exhumed, and that he then went to Kashmir. When great yogīs are in samadhi, even when their bodies are buried and their skin, marrow, blood, and so on have all been eaten, if only their bones remain they can exist in a transcendental position. A yogī can keep himself alive in a transcendental state even if buried not only for many days but for many years. Narasimha Lila Chapter 3 Section 3 - Question 8 For how many years did Hiraṇyakaśipu perform severe austerities? 100 celestial years or 36,000 earthly years 50 celestial years or 18,000 earthly years 1200 celestial years or 432,000 earthly years 1000 celestial years or 360,000 earthly years None Narasimha Lila Chapter 3 Section 3 - Question 9 If one comes under someone else’s control or is defeated by another, he is called _______________. Please select your answer <strong><span style="color: #993366">jitaḥ</span></strong> <span style="color: #993366"><strong>parābhūtaṁ</strong></span> <strong><span style="color: #993366">amratam</span></strong> <span style="color: #993366"><strong>vaśa-sthaṁ</strong></span> Narasimha Lila Chapter 3 Section 3 - Question 10 Why did Lord Brahmā agree to be conquered by Hiraṇyakaśipu? Because Hiraṇyakaśipu was such a powerful demon that even Lord Brahmā was fearful Because Hiraṇyakaśipu gained mystic powers Because Lord Brahmā wanted to protect the demigods Because Hiraṇyakaśipu’s austerity was so great and wonderful, which was impossible even for great saintly persons None Narasimha Lila Chapter 3 Section 3 - Question 11 Which of the following statements confirms that great austerities and penances performed by Hiraṇyakaśipu for so many years could not give him protection from death? Choose all that applies. Hiraṇyakaśipu could not become immortal or even gain equal status with the demigods. Lord Brahmā foretold that Hiraṇyakaśipu cannot become immortal. Human beings and asuras are subject to death. Narasimha Lila Chapter 3 Section 3 - Question 12 Lord Brahmā, being especially empowered, is infallible in doing whatever he wants. Which of the following suits this the most. Amogha Rādhasā. Svayam-Jyotiḥ ādi deva Amogha Shakthi None Narasimha Lila Chapter 3 Section 3 - Question 13 Which of the following statements compliment the following versesye ’py anya-devatā-bhaktā yajante śraddhayānvitāḥ te ’pi mām eva kaunteya yajanty avidhi-pūrvakam ahaṁ hi sarva-yajñānāṁ bhoktā ca prabhur eva ca na tu mām abhijānanti tattvenātaś cyavanti te Krishna is the only enjoyer and the only object of sacrifice. Demigods are not worthy recipients of any fire sacrifice. Process of rendering service to different parts of the body is to supply food to the stomach. Everyone is to offer his worship to the Supreme Lord only. That will automatically satisfy the different officers and directors of the Lord. Krishna is contradicting with 3rd chapter where he says to perform sacrifices Kṛṣṇa does not approve the unnecessary worship of the demigods. The process of watering a tree is to pour water on the root. The officers and directors are engaged as representatives of the government, and to offer some bribe to the officers and directors is illegal. These verses are proof to get all demigod worshippers to stop all such sacrifices to demigods with immediate effect Persons engaged in the worship of demigods are not very intelligent, although such worship is indirectly offered to Me Narasimha Lila Chapter 3 Section 3 - Question 14 Under what conditions does the śāstra recommend one to worship Krishna instead of the demigods? Select all that applies. When a person is full of material desires When a person is free from material desires When a person desires liberation When one wants to go back to Godhead Time's up
