Bhakti-vaibhava – ISV (ASA)Canto Five Semester Review

2014 October – Hanumatpresaka Swami

Canto 5: The Creative Impetus2.10.1

śrī-śuka uvāca

atra sargo visargaś casthānam posanam ūtayah

manvantareśānukathānirodho muktir āśrayah

1. sargah —creation of the universe;

2. visargah —subcreation;

3. sthānam — the planetary systems;

4. posanam — protection;

5. ūtayah — the creative impetus;

6. manvantara — changes of Manus;

7. īśa-anukathāh — the science of God;

8. nirodhah — back home, back to Godhead;

9. muktih — liberation;

10.āśrayah — the summum bonum.

1. sargah —creation of the universe;

2. visargah —subcreation;

3. sthānam — the planetary systems;

4. posanam — protection;

5. ūtayah — the creative impetus;

6. manvantara — changes of Manus;

7. īśa-anukathāh — the science of God;

8. nirodhah — back home, back to Godhead;

9. muktih — liberation;

10. āśrayah — the summum bonum.

Canto 1: Creation

Canto 2: The Cosmic Manifestation

Canto 3: The Status Quo

Canto 4: The Creation of the Fourth Order

Canto 5: The Creative Impetus

Canto 6: Prescribed Duties for Mankind

Canto 7: The Science of God

Canto 8: Withdrawal of the Cosmic Creations

Canto 9: Liberation

Canto 10: The Summum Bonum

SB 5.1: The Activities of Mahārāja PriyavrataSB 5.2: The Activities of Mahārāja ĀgnīdhraSB 5.3: King Nābhi and Ṛsabhadeva’s AppearanceSB 5.4: The Characteristics of Lord ṚsabhadevaSB 5.5: Lord Ṛsabhadeva’s Teachings to His SonsSB 5.6: The Activities of Lord ṚsabhadevaSB 5.7: The Activities of King BharataSB 5.8: A Description of the Character of Bharata MahārājaSB 5.9: The Supreme Character of Jaḍa BharataSB 5.10: The Discussion Between Jaḍa Bharata and Mahārāja RahūganaSB 5.11: Jaḍa Bharata Instructs King RahūganaSB 5.12: Conversation Between Mahārāja Rahūgana and Jaḍa BharataSB 5.13: Further Talks Between King Rahūgana and Jaḍa BharataSB 5.14: The Material World as the Great Forest of EnjoymentSB 5.15: The Glories of the Descendants of King PriyavrataSB 5.16: A Description of JambūdvīpaSB 5.17: The Descent of the River GangesSB 5.18: The Prayers Offered to the Lord by the Residents of JambūdvīpaSB 5.19: A Description of the Island of JambūdvīpaSB 5.20: Studying the Structure of the UniverseSB 5.21: The Movements of the SunSB 5.22: The Orbits of the PlanetsSB 5.23: The Śiśumāra Planetary SystemsSB 5.24: The Subterranean Heavenly PlanetsSB 5.25: The Glories of Lord AnantaSB 5.26: A Description of the Hellish Planets

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DAPUP

Devahuti (3-canto)

Akuti (4-canto)

Prasuti (4-canto)

Uttanapada (4-canto)

Priya-vrata (5-canto)

1-3: Mahārājas Priyavrata,Āgnīdhra and Nābhi (Ṛsabhadeva)

4-6: Lord Ṛṣabhadeva.

7-8: Bharata Mahārāja

9-14: Jaḍa Bharata • 9: At home and with

dacoits• 10-13: Jaḍa Bharata

and King Rahūgana

P A Na

R

Bha

SB 5.15: Descendants of Priyavrata continued.• 6-10 – Maharaja

Gaya

SB 5.14: The Great Forest of Enjoyment.

SB 5.16-26:

Bhû-mandala/Universe

Sukadeva GoswamiMaharaja Pariksit

Details

SB 5.15: Descendants of Priyavrata.• 6-10 – Maharaja

Gaya

SB 5.14: The Great Forest of Enjoyment.

SB 5.16-26:

Bhû-mandala/Universe

Play itAgain, Sammy!

Priya-vrataAgnidhraNabhiRsabha-devBharataGaya et al

SB 5.1: The Activities of Mahārāja PriyavrataSB 5.2: The Activities of Mahārāja ĀgnīdhraSB 5.3: King Nābhi and Ṛsabhadeva’s AppearanceSB 5.4: The Characteristics of Lord ṚsabhadevaSB 5.5: Lord Ṛsabhadeva’s Teachings to His SonsSB 5.6: The Activities of Lord ṚsabhadevaSB 5.7: The Activities of King BharataSB 5.8: A Description of the Character of Bharata MahārājaSB 5.9: The Supreme Character of Jaḍa BharataSB 5.10: The Discussion Between Jaḍa Bharata and Mahārāja RahūganaSB 5.11: Jaḍa Bharata Instructs King RahūganaSB 5.12: Conversation Between Mahārāja Rahūgana and Jaḍa BharataSB 5.13: Further Talks Between King Rahūgana and Jaḍa BharataSB 5.14: The Material World as the Great Forest of EnjoymentSB 5.15: The Glories of the Descendants of King PriyavrataSB 5.16: A Description of JambūdvīpaSB 5.17: The Descent of the River GangesSB 5.18: The Prayers Offered to the Lord by the Residents of JambūdvīpaSB 5.19: A Description of the Island of JambūdvīpaSB 5.20: Studying the Structure of the UniverseSB 5.21: The Movements of the SunSB 5.22: The Orbits of the PlanetsSB 5.23: The Śiśumāra Planetary SystemsSB 5.24: The Subterranean Heavenly PlanetsSB 5.25: The Glories of Lord AnantaSB 5.26: A Description of the Hellish Planets

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1-3: Priyavrata – Āgnīdhra – Nābhi

4-7: Lord Ṛsabhadeva

7-14: King Bharata

14: The Material World as the Great Forest of Enjoyment15: The Glories of the Descendants of King Priyavrata

16-26: Jambūdvīpa / Universe

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Question Bank

[Questions are 5-points each except where noted diffferently.]

1. Who are are Priya-vrata’s Brothers and Sisters?

2. This Fifth Canto is composed of 26-chapters. Please divide them into rough content groupings. 20 pts [Hint: PANaRBha – Isaac Newton]

3. Why did Svayam-bhuva Manu come to talk with Narada and Priya-vrata?

4. Why did Narada Muni smile when SBM returned with Lord Brahma?

5. How did PV’s queen keep him motivated?

6. Nabhi met his wife at the gymnasium, no? If, no, then where did he meet her?

7. Agnidhra wanted a son, “Like God”. Why was this not pure devotional service?

8. Agnidhra’s son was __________?

1. Rsabhadeva instructed his sons that:• Because we have a _____________________

• We should not strive for ___________________

• Which is available even to the _________________

• Rather we should do __________________

• To achieve ___________________

• Which is __________________

2. He says that we can obtain this by the mercy of sadhus who may be Vaisnava’s or _________________?

3. Parabhavas abodha jata means?

4. He told his sons they should accept ____________ as their leader and serve him because__________?

5. Describe Maharaja Rsabhadeva’s activities and appearance after he renounced his kingdom?

6. Who started what false religion trying to imitate MR? What supernatural standard did MR set by his biological functions that they should meet if they want to imitate him?

1. The Earth has been named after Maharaja Bharata. Name three things he did that made him worthy of this honor.

2. Describe briefly Maharaja’s good austerities and Sadhana after he renounced his kingdom.

3. Maharaja Bharata fell down from his Sadhana because he did not check his activities with ____________.

4. His fall-down due to excessive attachment for his pet was due to past sinful activities, no? Please explain. 10pts.

5. What is the BG verse starting “yam yam vapi ...” that applies to MB history?

6. Did Maharaja Bharata become a poodle of a rich women in Hollywood in this next lifetime? If not please give correct answer? In the body of an animal he got what special facililty from Lord Hari?

1. Describe some of the situation and activities of Jada bharat as he grew up. His relation with his family? His motives? 10 pt.

2. What two outstanding incidents are described in his life out of home? (Hint: Ball games and Dancing with ants)

3. Maharaja Rahugana was going to ______________ Ashrama and was the King of ___________?

4. How many times did JB instruct MR and generally speaking what did tell him each time? 15 points.

5. JD never spoke to anyone. Why did he talk with MR?

1. Why did Sukadeva Goswami repeat the instructions of JB to M Pariksit?

2. After Maharaja Bharata which King in the line of Priyavrata is especially glorified? One or two reasons why?

3. Why does MP ask about the universe and Bhu-mandala?

4. Starting with Bhu-mandala what are the “Three Worlds”?

5. Below the earth are the seven Bilva-svarga planets? Name as many as you can, translate the name Bilva-svarga, and describe them with their advantages and disadvantages.

6. Where is hell?

7. Why is Lord Sankarsana called Ananta?

8. Who are the two masters on the Sun planet? What is their relationship?

9. By what mantra do we daily worship the Sun god.

10.What mountain range blocks the rays of the sun?

11.Why does Venus sometimes move behind the sun, sometimes in front of the sun and sometimes along with it?

12.Describe the content of three oceans that separate the Dvipas.

1. Bhu-mandala is divided into 7-varsas (T/F)?

2. Bharata varsa is the central varsa of Jambudvipa (T/F)

3. Mount Meru is a:

a. Giant mango tree.

b. Inverted cone,

c. Mountain of gold

d. None of the above.

4. Describe three hells, the cause of going there and the punishment one receives?

5. Name two devotees and the deity they worship by offering prayers on Jambudivipa.

6. Name two planets in the solar system and describe if they are auspicious or inauspicious.

7. Where are:

• Pitri loka,

• Yaksasa - Raksasa loka

• Carana – Vidyadhara loka?

1. Sisumaru is what animal?

2. How long is a Yojana?

3. What Seven Personalities circumambulate Dhruva Maharaja’s planet?

4. What causes a solar eclipse?

5. What is the Milky Way?

6. Vamana deva returned Indra’s kingdom after Bali Maharaja captured it. Why was he the loser and Bali the winner?

5.5.4[noi]

nūnam pramattah kurute vikarmayad indriya-prītaya āprnoti

na sādhu manye yata ātmano 'yamasann api kleśada āsa dehah

 5.5.5

(Only first pada)parābhavas tāvad abodha-jātoyāvan na jijñāsata ātma-tattvam

yāvat kriyās tāvad idam mano vaikarmātmakam yena śarīra-bandhah

 5.18.12

[noi]yasyāsti bhaktir bhagavaty akiñcanāsarvair gunais tatra samāsate surāhharāv abhaktasya kuto mahad-gunā

manorathenāsati dhāvato bahih5.18.12

MemoryVerses

Cited in SB 5.7.6:

Brahma-samhitā 5.44srsti-sthiti-pralaya-sādhana-śaktir ekā

chāyeva yasya bhuvanāni vibharti durgāicchānurūpam api yasya ca cestate sā

govindam ādi-purusam tam aham bhajāmi

Cited in SB 5.7.9 Brahma-samhitā 5.39

rāmādi-mūrtisu kalā-niyamena tisthannānāvatāram akarod bhuvanesu kintu

krsnah svayam samabhavat paramah pumān yogovindam ādi-purusam tam aham bhajāmi”

Cited SB 5.21.3Brahma-saṁhitā 5.52

yac caksur esa savitā sakala-grahānāṁ rājā samasta-sura-mūrtir aśesa-tejāh

yasyājñayā bhramati saṁbhrta-kāla-cakro govindam ādi-purusaṁ tam ahaṁ bhajāmi

Cited in SB 5.10.14Śrīmad Bhāgavatam 10.14.8

tat te 'nukampām su-samīksamānobhuñjāna evātma-krtam vipākam

hrd-vāg-vapurbhir vidadhan namas tejīveta yo mukti-pade sa dāya-bhāk

Cited in 5.1825“Śrīla Jayadeva Gosvāmī sings:

pralayo payodhi-jale dhrtavān asi vedamvihita-vahitra-caritram akhedam

keśava dhrta-mīna-śarīra jaya jagad-īśa hare

Cited in SB 5.19.10, 21, 23 & 28CC 1.9.41

bhārata-bhūmite haila manusya janma yārajanma sārthaka kari' kara para-upakāra

PERSONAL VERSESSB5.19.3

om namo bhagavate uttamaślokāya nama ārya-laksana-śīla-vratāya nama upaśiksitātmana upāsita-

lokāya namah sādhu-vāda-nikasanāya namo brahmanya-devāya mahā-purusāya mahā-rājāya

nama iti

SB 5.18.8om namo bhagavate narasimhāya namas tejas-tejase āvir-āvirbhava vajra-nakha vajra-damstra karmāśayān randhaya randhaya tamo grasa grasa om svāhā; abhayam abhayam ātmani bhūyisthā om ksraum

AgtSP!

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