DharmaQuiz Session 255: 28-Jan-2014

Theme: Miscellanious Sanskrit terms

#DharmaQuiz 1661: Do Chakras, the nerve centers of the subtle body, primarily found in non-dualistic or dualistic Vedantic philosophy?. Ans: Non dualistic (Advaita).

#DharmaQuiz 1662: Ancient Ayurveda medicine system talks of "Dhatu". What are Dhatus? Ans: Body tissues primarily, but also mean fundamental life units that could include non-living metals too. @deshi_mangoman lists the layers or stratum. The 7 dhatus are ratkta, mamsa, majja, rasa, asthi, shukra and medha.

#DharmaQuiz 1663: What is the collective name given to the writings of the six philosophical schools of Hindu religious thought?. Ans: Darshanas. @TRILOKHNATH lists the Shad darasanas or the Shat-Sastras: Nyaya, Vaiseshika, Sankhya ,Yoga, Purva & Uttara Mimamsa (Vedanta) Philosophies.

#DharmaQuiz 1664: What's the difference between a Kula Devata and an Ishta Devata? Ans: Kula Devata = Family God (traditionally passed on from generations). Ishta Devata = Personal God. They may or may not be the same.

#DharmaQuiz 1665: What's the difference between Karma Yoga and Kriya Yoga? Ans: Karma Yoga is about service. Kriya Yoga is about kundalini techniques (mostly breath focusing on chakras)

Answers to session 255:

1. @cgmagia : 5
2. @Mamdhata : 5
3. @sreekannoth : 5
4. @KaushikRg : 5

1. @pandey_ashishkp : 4
2. @duvijan : 4

1. @PhoenixOnRise : 3
2. @Susri1210 : 3
3. @GirishSiddapura : 3
4. @JagannathAjnabi : 3
5. @deshi_mangoman : 3

1. @anilmgm04 : 2
2. @kanchivsk : 2

1. @ramavenu : 1
2. @AgentSaffron : 1
3. ‏@rajsusraj : 1
4. @rkam105 : 1
5. @sachinsvk : 1
6. ‏@aasiddiq85 : 1
7. @TRILOKHNATH : 1
8. ‏@Nir_27 : 1
9. @HarinderVirdi : 1
10. @sharmasaroj : 1

Thanks for participating!

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!