Tuesday, September 6, 2011

DharmaQuiz Session 87: 6-Sep-2011

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Session 87: September 6,  2011
Theme: Vishnu 
  1. Vishnu is worshiped as "Bhujagashayanam". What does Bhujaga mean in Sanskrit? #DharmaQuiz 787. Ans: Snake/serpent
  2. Vishnu is worshiped as "Bhava Bhaya Haram". Haram means the one who removes. What does "Bhava Bhaya" mean? #DharmaQuiz 788. Ans: Inborn nature's fear (bhava = inborn nature; bhaya = fear). Other version, fear of life's cycle.
  3. Lord Vishnu is prayed as "Kshetrajnah" ; What does that mean? #DharmaQuiz 789. Ans: The one who can lead us (to moksha or salvation)
  4. Vishnu is also known as 'Akshara' : In Sanskrit it's explained as "Na ksharati iti Aksharah". Then what does Akshara mean? #DharmaQuiz 790. Ans: The one which (greatness) never diminishes.
  5. {Final, open till 9 PM} Vishnu is referred with respect as "Shrimaan". What does Shrimaan exactly mean? #DharmaQuiz 791. Ans: The one with lovely form.
List of people who got one or more answers answers right, with their scores:
  • @DevNakshi : 4
  • @manohar_sram : 3
  • @man0jsharma : 3
  • @sureshvar : 3
  • @amitgupta_lnct : 3
  • @ManiKSK : 3
  • @sharathinindia : 3
  • @neelesh_mishra : 3
  • @SantaSingh : 2
  • @ChanakyPandit : 2
  • @shivsankar : 2
  • @itsmesuresh : 2
  • @Susri1210 : 2
  • @dwellerinme : 1
  • @ca_deepakG : 1
  • @Mimaniya : 1
  • @girist : 1
  • @TheArvindDhar : 1
  • @traighthindu : 1
  • @AmiSri : 1
  • @Sshankara : 1
  • @anuragjain12 : 1
  • @nandini2611 : 1
  • @kdpgrahi : 1
  • @mukunthaniyer : 1
  • @_Aniket : 1
  • @Amit2you : 1
  • @dildhondtahai : 1 
Congratulations to all those listed above! Also, thanks to all those who attempted as well as those who are silently following the tweets or blog.

Watch out for  the next update. Usually these quiz sessions happen on Tuesday and/or Friday afternoon India time, while being open for at least 3 hours for answers to come in. Of course, don't forget to leave your comments & suggestions, as well as subscribe to this blog. It is just a fun way to participate in sharing of religious / spiritual knowledge.

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