1. Why is the Bhagavad Gita the perfect theistic science?

A. Bhagavad Gita is the perfect theistic science because it was spoken directly
by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Krsna. The words spoken by the
Lord is called apauruseya, because it is not delivered by any mundane person
with four defects. Since Lord being Purnam or absolutely perfect, the words
spoken by him is also complete and perfect.
2.

What are the reasons for Dhrtarastra's fears about the outcome of the
battle?
A. The battle was fought in a holy place Kuruksetra, which was considered to be
a holy place even for denizens of heaven. So, Dhrtarastra was afraid of the
favorable effect such a holy place will have on the side of Pandavas who were
virtuous by nature. Also, the Supreme Personality of God was personally
present on the side of Arjuna and Pandavas.
3. What is Duryodhana's purpose in speaking to Dronacarya?
A. Duryodhanas purpose is to point out that Dronacarya be alert,
uncompromising, and not be lenient in dealing with his dear disciple Arjuna
and other Pandava brothers. He stressed on the fact that such leniency
towards his disciples in fight will lead to defeat.
4. Name four powerful fighters on the side of the Kauravas, and four on the side
of the Pandavas
A. Kauravas Dronacarya, Bhishmadev, Karna, Vikarna
Pandavas Dhrstaketu, Kasiraja, Yudhamayu, Uttamauja
5. Write in one sentence the conclusion of this introductory section.
A. The introductory sets up the scene in the battlefield of Kuruksetra.
6. Describe the significance of the blowing of conchshells on both the sides.
A. The blowing of conch shell on both the sides indicated predestined victory for
Pandavas. Since, the conch represents the symbol of Lord Krisna or Visnu.
Also, the Lord himself was personally present on the side of the Pandavas and
since the Goddesses of Fortune doesnt leave the Lord even for a moment
indicating victory and fortune for the Pandavas.
7. State any three signs pointing to the Pandava's victory
A. Conch Shell, Chariot, and emblem of Hanuman on the flag of Arjunas
chariot.
8. Discuss the significance of addressing Krsna as "Hrsikesa" in verses 1.15 and
24
A. Hriskesa means Lord of senses. It clearly indicates that the senses of all living
entities are also part and parcel of Lords senses. It also explains the fact that
Lord is not impersonal but a Supreme Person with all perfect senses.

9. Summarize the main point of the purport to verse 1.22

A. The purport describes the Bhakta Vatsala nature of the Lord. Though the Lord
is the infallible master of all, He takes transcendental pleasure in serving His
pure devotees.
10.What evoked Arjuna's compassion on the battlefield?
A. Seeing his Granfathers like Bhisma, Somadutta, teaches like Dronacarya,
Krpacarya , uncles, brothers, sons, well-wishers and friends of different
grades on the other side and the necessity to fight against them evoked
compassion in Arjunas heart.
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