Bhagavad-gita Chapter 1 Flashcards
What is the significance of Dhrtarāstra saying māmakāh? (1.1)
Māmakāh = my part (sons)
Here Dhrtarāstra is only talking about in own sons here and excluded the sons of pandava. Here we can see he is deliberately claiming the Kurus and separating the sons of Pandu from the family heritage. This indicated the Dhrtarāstra relationship with his nephews
Why was Dhrtarāstra fearful? (1.1)
He was fearful about the influence of the holy place on the outcome of the battle. This is a place where religious rituals are performed. He knew this would be favourably to the Arjuna and Pandu’s due to them being all virtuous by nature.
How was Sañjaya able to see the Battledield of Kurukestra? (1.1)
Sanjaya was a student of Vyasa. Therefore by the mercy of vyasa, Sanjaya was able envision the Battledield of Kurukestra even while being in the room of Dhrtarāstra.
What is the significance of Duryodhana’s saying dhīmatā, tava śisyena? (1.3 Lecture)
“He has learned the military science from you just to kill you.” Dhématä, tava çiñyeëa. “Your disciple, he has arranged.” This is the pointing out. So that he may be angry: “This rascal has learned from me and he wants to kill me?” Durypdhana wanted to instigate Dronacaraya.
List the vows Bhīma made after the gambling match (1.4 Surrender Unto Me)
To kill each of Dhrtarāstra’s one hundred sons
To break Duryodhana’s thigh
Bhima vowed to tear open Dusasana’s chest
Bhima vowed to rip off his arm
Why was Duryodhana confident of full support of Bhīsmadeva and Dronā? (1.11)
Duryodhana was confident of the full support of Bhīsmadeva and Dronā in the battle because he well knew that they did not even speak a word when arjuna’s wife Draupadi, in her helpless condition, had appealed to them for justice while she was being forced to appear naked in the their presence.
List four signs of Victory for the Pāndavas. (1.14-20 Surrender Unto Me)
Krsna himself on their side
Transcendental conchshell
Chariot from agni
he whose flag marked with Hanuman
What is the significance of Hanuman’s being on Arjuna’s flag? (1.20 Lecture)
The significance in the same way Hanuman fought for Lord Ramacandra. Arjuna is fighting for Krsna, so he is following in the footsteps of Vajrangaji (Hanuman). In terms of the fighting principle, Arjuna is fighting for Krsna. Following the previous fighting acarya hanumanji. Therefore, Arjuna having Hanuman on his flag is like asking Vajrangaji, kindly help me.
What is the meaning of the word gudākeśa? (1.24)
Guḍākā means sleep, and one who conquers sleep is called guḍākeśa. Sleep also means ignorance. So Arjuna conquered both sleep and ignorance because of his friendship with Kṛṣṇa.
List the six kinds of aggressors. (1.36)
A poison giver One who sets fire to the house One who attacks with deadly weapons One who plunders riches One who occupies another’s land One who kidnaps a wife
List the progessive steps leading toward the destruction of a dynasty. (1.39 - 42)
Death of family elders Eternal family tradition is vanquished Family becomes involved in irreligion Degradation of womanhood Unwanted Progeny Community projects & family welfare activities devastated
