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Session 43: Jan 25, 2011
Theme: Flags and Patriotism in Hindu Epics
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Session 43: Jan 25, 2011
Theme: Flags and Patriotism in Hindu Epics
- "Janani Janma bhumischa Swargad api Gariyasi" (Mother & motherland r superior to Heaven) is Nepal's national motto. Who said it first? #DharmaQuiz 485. Ans: Rama, while leaving Lanka, saying to his brother.
- Who has Garuda, the divine bird, as a symbol on his flag, hence being called Garuda Dhwaja? #DharmaQuiz 486 Ans: Vishnu, Narayana and generally all avataras of Vishnu
- In Mahabharata, a guy named 'Good warrior' changed his name to 'The Unconquerable one' & put a hooded cobra flag. Name him. #DharmaQuiz 487 Ans: Duryodhana (The unconquerable one) who was initially named Suyodhana (The Great warrior)
- India's national song Vande Mataram, though bowing to mother India, is also interpreted as bowing to a Goddess. Name her. #DharmaQuiz 488 Ans: Goddess Durga (or Bhavani)
- Which great warrior in Mahabharata entered the battlefield with a flag bearing the all powerful Hanuman? #DharmaQuiz 489 Ans: Arjuna (Bhima was essentially a brother of Hanuman as both were born from wind. Bhima also was the elder brother of Arjuna)
- In Hindu temples, there's a designated spot to hoist the sacred flag. What's the Sanskrit name for this flag mast? #DharmaQuiz 490 Ans: Dhwaja Stambham
- During Navaratri, Goddess Durga's dress colour during the 1st day, is also a colour in India's national flag. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 491 Ans: Green. More: http://hindupad.com/vratas-pujas/9-colours-of-navratri-2009-nine-colours-of-dresses-to-wear-in-saran-navratri-2009/
- Which colour from India's national flag is also the usual dress colour of Goddess Saraswati, depicting purity? #DharmaQuiz 492 Ans: White. More here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saraswati#Iconography
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