DharmaQuiz Session 34: 14-Dec-2010

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Session 34: Dec 14 2010
Theme: Spirituality via key numbers

1. In Hindu philosophy, there are 3 fundamental operating principles of Prakruti or nature. Name the dark or negative Guna. #DharmaQuiz 418 Ans: Tamas
2. The Sanskrit word for the 5 senses of a human being says they literally "belong to" a Rig Veda deity. Name him. #DharmaQuiz 419 Ans: Indra (from Indriya, literally meaning, belonging to Indra)
3. The word Science comes from Latin Scientia, meaning Knowledge. Name the Hindu scriptures that mean 'Knowledge' in Sanskrit. #DharmaQuiz 420 Ans: Veda (Knowledge or Wisdom) from the root word 'Vid' or 'to know'
4. In Vedanta philosophy the soul or Atman is covered with 5 sheaths or Koshas. Name the innermost or blissful kosha. #DharmaQuiz 421 Ans: Anandamaya kosha : More here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kosha
5.  #Yoga talks of Pancha Kleshas (5 Afflictions or poisons) from Hindu spirituality. Name the one representing attachment. #DharmaQuiz 422 Ans: Raga. More here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kle%C5%9B%C4%81_%28Hinduism%29
6.  Which sacred number is common between most Hindu Gods' name pooja and the beads in prayer beads (Japa Mala)? #DharmaQuiz 423 Ans: 108
7. Out of the 6 Astika or orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, which one extensively deals with Logic? #DharmaQuiz 424 Ans: Nyaya. More here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nyaya
8.  Out of the 5 great elements of universe or Pancha Bhutas per Hindus, which word denotes water? #DharmaQuiz 425 Ans: Aapah or Aap (plural aapas). Will consider Jala too.
   

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