Tuesday, July 30, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 226: 30-Jul-2013

Theme: Focus on Number 6 from Hindu Philosophy
  1. There are 6 passions defined in Hinduism (Shad Vairis or Arishadvargas) that prevent Moksha. Which one signifies jealousy? #DharmaQuiz 1506. Ans: Matsara - Jealousy. The others are Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha and Mada.
  2. Among the six Vedangas or the auxiliary disciplines of the Vedas, which one signifies ritual? #DharmaQuiz 1507. Ans: Kalpa. The others are Shiksha, Vyakarana, Chandas, Jyotisha and Nirukta.
  3. Among the six Ritus or seasons defined in Hinduism, which one primarily corresponds to the monsoon season in India?  #DharmaQuiz 1508. Ans: Varsha Ritu. July to September. The others are Vasanta, Grishma, Sharad, Hemanta and Shishira. 
  4. There are six defined duties for a Brahman since Vedic times (Shat Karmas). Which of those 6 is "teaching spirituality"? #DharmaQuiz 1509. Ans: Adhyapana. The other five are: Study of Spirituality (adhyayan), Performing sacrificial fires (yajan), Helping others do sacrificial fires (yaajan), Offering (daana) and Accepting offerings (pratigraha) 
  5. Among the 6 Aastika or orthodox schools of Hindu Philosophy (Shat Darshanas), which 1 is Logic? #DharmaQuiz 1510. Ans: Nyaya. The others are Yoga, Sankhya, Vaisheshika, Mimamsa and Vedanta.
Toppers of session 226:
  1. @Mamdhata : 5
  2. @Ravi__TG : 5
  3. @dolby_mehul : 5
  4. @manya_rao : 5
  5. @shawjipk : 5
  6. @KaushikRg : 5
  7. @karuvaki : 5
Also, congrats to:
  1. @brahmavith : 4
  2. @cubicle_warrier : 4
  3. @surenc1974 : 4
  4. @sharathinindia : 4
  5. @SangeetaRG : 4
  1. @kmukundra : 2
  2. @PrachinVaani : 2
  3. @bhargava_A : 2
  4. @Sai_swaroopa : 2
  1. @kshetragnya : 1
  2. @ankushraj29 : 1
  3. @manishwebmaster : 1
  4. @orsoraggiante : 1
  5. @Banjaara_ : 1
Have a good night!

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