DharmaQuiz: Spirituality

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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Theme: Focus on Number 6 from Hindu Philosophy

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.
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.
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.
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)
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.

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Theme: Hinduism

Hinduism not only covers other-worldly spirituality, but also this-worldly science, medicine & engineering. True or False? #DharmaQuiz 1341. Ans: True.
Researchers say, the first vernal equinox recorded in the Rig Veda, could be from around 10,000 BCE. Of which star? #DharmaQuiz 1342. Ans: Ashwini.
The word "Arya" is used 36 times in 34 hymns of Rig Veda. Does it depict an honourable address, or a racial reference? #DharmaQuiz 1343. Ans: An honourable address.
There are many references for the word "Hindu" in the 4 Vedas. True or False? #DharmaQuiz 1344. Ans: False. There are no reference to "Hindu" at all in the 4 Vedas.
Hinduism has been all encompassing, allowing theistic, atheistic & agnostic beliefs. Yes or No? #DharmaQuiz 1345. Ans: Yes.

Check first 4 columns for ancient Hindu scientists

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Theme: Hindu Dharma Compared with Abhrahamic Religions

Hindu Dharma defines an individual as 'sat-chit-ananda' & must self realize.What does Christianity say about an individual? #DharmaQuiz 1151. Ans: A sinner and must be saved.
Abrahamic religions (Judeo-Christiantiy and Islam) say you only have one life. What does Hindu Dharma say? #DharmaQuiz 1152. Ans: You might reincarnate. Law of Karma.
Hindu Dharma tells about beginning-less and endless space and time. Do Abrahamic religions believe in a beginning for time? #DharmaQuiz 1153. Ans: Yes, space and time have beginning per Abhrahamic religions.
Does Hindu Dharma mandate individuals to proselytize non Hindus so that they can be "saved" on judgment day? Yes or No. #DharmaQuiz 1154. Ans. No. No doctrine about non-believers is enforced. Let others be what they are. You worry about your spirituality.
{Final, Open till 11PM} In Sanatana Dharma, is Moksha or salvation, an individual or collective possibility (all at once)? #DharmaQuiz 1155. Ans: Individual. Each person will decide his/her own fate via Karma balance sheet.

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Thanks for everyone's participation. Do read more on this important topic from Rajeev Malhotra's "Being Different" book.