DharmaQuiz: Chanakya

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Friday, August 14, 2015

Ancient Indian mathematicians, dramatists, doctors, gurus and kings.

#DharmaQuiz Session 342: 14-Aug-2015

#DharmaQuiz 2096: Apart from Sushruta, name one other famous Doctor from ancient India. Ans: Vagbhata, Bharadwaja, Nagarjuna, Shalya, Charaka, Patanjali, Sharangadhara

#DharmaQuiz 2097: Apart form Arya Bhata, name one other famous mathematician from ancient India, who specialized in Sanskrit. Ans: Bhaskara 1 and 2, Varahamihira, Leelavati.

#DharmaQuiz 2098: Apart from Bhasa, name one other famous Sanskrit dramatist from ancient or medieval India. Ans: Kalidasa, Bhavabhuti, Banabhatta, Kalhana, Bharavi.

#DharmaQuiz 2099: Apart from Chanakya, name one other brilliant strategist who helped build an empire in India, and went back to ascetic life. Ans: Vidyaranya, who established Vijayanagara kingdom from scratch.

#DharmaQuiz 2100: Apart from Ashoka, name one other Indian king who sent teams abroad to spread Dharmic ideology. Ans: Rajendra Chola, Kanishka and Harshavardhan.

Scores for session 342:

‏@ChaitanyaAdvait : 5

@KumaraVaani : 4
@VG100000 : 4

@deepti_nainwal : 3

@deshi_mangoman : 2
@ThinkersPad : 2
@rahul_rverma969 : 2

@Right_Indian : 1
@SANTOSHGOUDAPPA : 1
@NarayanNed : 1
@saviteshmishra : 1
@yenkak : 1
@db_is_db : 1
@Venky1971 : 1
@cgxhvvvd : 1
@ashvasant : 1
@psxyz : 1
@crazydiode : 1
@kakdwip : 1
@girishkudva : 1
@Yossarian_007 : 1
‏@drarora_gaurav : 1
@sona2905 : 1
@meenakshidevihk : 1
‏@sudhirapai : 1
@amtgpt2008 : 1
@lolsalaam : 1
@kakdwip : 1
‏@prasca : 1
@ashutosh83_ : 1
@arunstiwari : 1
@sridhar_savitha : 1
@vishalsme : 1
@Deshraga : 1
@kanchan_prakhar : 1
‏@painolis : 1
@Moskvaa : 1
@JpackJack : 1
@rinku3009 : 1
@Sanjeevp02 : 1
@spread_khushi : 1

Friday, September 5, 2014

King maker Gurus of Indian history

DharmaQuiz Session 295: 5-Sep-2014

#DharmaQuiz 1861: Vijayanagara empire was started by 2 shepherds Hakka & Bukka.
Their Guru was Vidyaranya. Which matha's Jagadguru was he? Ans: Sringeri Sharada Matha. Between 1380 and 1386 CE at his ripe old age. Vijayanagara was started in 1336.

#DharmaQuiz 1862: Chandragupta Maurya built empire till Persia.
Which University's Economics professor was his Guru? Ans: Takshashila university's Economics and
Politics professor, Vishnu Gupta, aka., Chanakya. Later Chankya established the Nalanda University.

#DharmaQuiz 1863: Samarth Ramdas, the great Guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji, was born on a famous Hindu festival. Which festival? Ans: Rama Navami, the birthday of Lord Rama. Ramdas was a great devotee of Rama and Hanuman.

#DharmaQuiz 1864: One of the greatest ancient buildings, Brihadeshwara temple,was by Raja Raja Chola. Who was his Guru?

Ans: Karuvurar Siddhar.

{Final,Open till 10.00PM} #DharmaQuiz 1865: The greatest Rashtrakuta emperor, Amoghavarsha (Nripatunga) ruled for 64 yrs. Who was his Guru? Ans: Jinasena.

Scores for session 295:

@kishor_narayan : 5
@surnell : 5
‏@pramod_klr : 5

@Gbhat_RW : 4
@ARSHURPALI : 4

@deshi_mangoman : 2
@stormylook : 2
@DrPannagDesai : 2

@pavithrabr : 1
@topblogger1 : 1
@douknowjohnny : 1
@ksinamdar : 1
‏@champakChampion : 1
@tradetoday99 : 1
@imharshp : 1
@ArjunN92 : 1
@athreyaa : 1
@GururajPatil7 : 1
@Aravindshilpa : 1
@drswapnilm : 1
@AbhaySDube : 1
@Panchajanyaa : 1
@thirumalraja : 1
‏@Suprith_rAo : 1

Don't you wish we learned about these great Gurus and their contribution to Bharat in much more detail, than today's school books?

Good night!

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 212: 7-May-2013

Theme: Famous Gurus of Ancient India

Bhagavad Gita was narrated to Dhritarashtra by Sanjaya. Who was Sanjaya's guru in Mahabharata? #DharmaQuiz 1426. Ans: Veda Vyasa.
Which Guru created the unique "middle heaven", named after King Trishanku? #DharmaQuiz 1427. Ans: Vishwamitra.
In Kalidasa's "Abhijnana Shakuntala", which Guru was responsible for Dushyanta forgetting Shakuntala, via a curse? #DharmaQuiz 1428. Ans: Durvasa.
In Mahabharata, the warring factions Pandavas and Kauravas both had the same Guru. Who was it? #DharmaQuiz 1429. Ans: Guru Dronacharya.
One of best Gurus in Indian history was Chanakya. Which university did he study in, 2350 years ago? #DharmaQuiz 1430. Ans: Takshashila, in today's Pakistan.

Toppers of session 212:

@DrShobha : 5
@manya_rao : 5
@shivsankar : 5
@bhaviknz : 5
@man8shree : 5
@Sharnarthee : 5
@cubicle_warrier : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@VaniSattiraju : 5
@AnuragKashyap_8 : 5
@manohar_sram : 5
@GayathriSrinath : 5
@PrachinVaani : 5
@philAmit : 5
@CJ_Shekhar : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@Simuntweets : 5
@smna17 : 5
@ankushraj29 : 5
@jitvg : 5

Congrats to:

@shreeramm : 4
@Santhosht_ : 4
@IntrepidTrooper : 4
@Bacchuji : 4
@PrateekBahl : 4
@anuradha0223 : 4
@DrPannagDesai : 4

@harishkrbansal : 3
@lodyaashi : 3
@SPKEF : 3
@sanjay1502 : 3
@Svishh : 3
@dhruvalp3 : 3
@dinesh_38 : 3
@ramana1729 : 3
@bkapilan : 3
@dhruva91 : 3

@mukunthaniyer : 2
@bajajsanjay : 2
@HarishS66284892 : 2
@AbhinavShankar1 : 2
@darshanbirur : 2
@NiranjanAcarya : 2
@Parixyt : 2
@Blstrngbrnacles : 2
@kartheeque : 2

@gangesh194 : 1
@Satya046 : 1
@nkp_81 : 1
@bipbhat : 1
@Bihar_ke_lala : 1
@sengar_nagendra : 1
@DemocraticApple : 1
@kapildevs7 : 1
@SpunamiR : 1
@2Rattandeep : 1
@ashishaima : 1
@_cowInspector : 1
@rangirangi : 1
@mrsnrao : 1
@siddarthpaim : 1
@iAshh : 1
@arunvipra : 1
@dolby_mehul : 1
@kaushkrahul : 1
@VikkChauhan06 : 1
@Taatya_Vinchu : 1
@OneindiaKannada : 1
@mandukulkarni : 3
@maulik_doshi : 1
@MayankBhambhu : 1
@sundeeppatkar : 1
@CalmAadmi : 1
@Ameysd : 1
@hiteshrangra : 1
@ishuaadi : 1
@Rashtravaadi2 : 1

Great response today! See you next time.

Friday, September 21, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 163: 14-Sep-2012

Theme: Acharya Chanakya's Arthashatra

Chanakya taught 7 tricks to Chandragupta. Sanmana, Daana, Danda, Bheda, Maya, Upeksha & Indrajala. What does Upeksha mean? #DharmaQuiz 1171. Ans: Ignoring strategically.
How many books are there in Acharya Chanakya's mega treatise collection, Arthashastra? #DharmaQuiz 1172. Ans: 15 books.
Chanakya in depth describes the qualities of a Rajarshi, a wise & virtuous king. Name any 1 Rajarshi from Ramayana. #DharmaQuiz 1173. Ans: Vishwamitra or Janaka.
Which of these 3 does Chanakya term as the most harmful vice? a) Hunting. b) Lust for women. c) Addiction to drinks. #DharmaQuiz 1174. Ans: c) Addition to drinks.
Arthashastra terms the science of law enforcement as? d) Sutra Niti. e) Danda Niti. f) Praja Niti. #DharmaQuiz 1175. Ans: Danda Niti.

Top scorers:

@intodust_in : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@smna17 : 5
@Shree03 : 5
@cybercalci : 5
@abhipar7 : 5
@iSaakshi : 5
@arunz : 5
@surnell : 5
@shanthigrama : 5
@asraghunath : 5
@TheArvindDhar : 5

Congrats to:

@surenc1974 : 4
@sweetandu : 4
@shylsmn : 4
@anandt_05 : 4
@DevNakshi : 4
@ChandanYogendra : 4

@Mimaniya : 3
@R_Bhartiya : 3

@SamitLive : 2
@CJ_Shekhar : 2

@raopm9 : 1
@lldhr : 1
@SandeepShelke : 1
@alkeshtunara : 1
@psudo : 1
@shivsBHARAT : 1
@aaryesdeeblore : 1
@servantofkrsna : 1
@zizou789 : 1
@Taures_RF : 1
@ashutoshkulkar1 : 1
@kapildsharma : 1
@subodh1945 : 1
@veenaazz : 1
@hethal09 : 1
@seeniram : 1
@ashokhajeri : 1

Thanks for participation!

Friday, February 10, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 115: 27-Jan-2012

Theme: Science and Technology in Ancient India

Pipilika is the form of a precious metal mentioned in Mahabharata's Rajasuya Yajna. Which precious metal is it? #DharmaQuiz 929. Ans: Gold. Mahabharata 2.52.54 has a mention.
Weight loss due to heating of previous metals is described by Vajnyavalkya.What type of Hindu text did Yajnyavalkya compose? #DharmaQuiz 930. Ans: Smriti.
Which Hindu text has a mention of Pushpaka Vimana (plane) in it? #DharmaQuiz 931. Ans: Ramayana
In Shanti Parva, oil getting fragrances due to flower mix is mentioned. Which famous Hindu text is Shanti Parva a part of? #DharmaQuiz 932. Ans: Mahabharata
6 types of soil- Arid,Marshy,Stony,Plain,Coastal & Foothills,described by Artha Shastra. Who wrote it? #DharmaQuiz 933. Ans: Koutilya or Chanakya

Top Scorers:

@Amaresh80 : 5
@nvignesh93 : 5
@sudhen03 : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@kpark_kunal : 5
@kishor_narayan : 5
@ramas_cal : 5
@iSaakshi : 5
@DevNakshi : 5

Congratulations:

@Sammy_2912 : 4
@Rasraj : 4
@hindu_tweeter : 4
@kalyan_sk3011 : 4
@mallipoorasigai : 4

@Susri1210 : 3
@BeingJai : 3
@spicy_words : 3
@GrandIndusJurix : 3
@gabbar01 : 3
@imukuvacha : 3
@neerajstpl : 3
@vcd_87 : 3

@talismaan : 2
@hchaturv : 2
@FEEL4INDIA : 2

@puneethot : 1
@SathyaShingade : 1
@pchaturved : 1
@SantoshBachuwar : 1
@biswajeetdash : 1
@adiscover : 1
@2thsculptor : 1
@ramjoukani : 1
@anillucky31 : 1
@RoVatK : 1
@um_dubey : 1
@shivsinghDESH : 1
@_Innovision : 1
@csrinathin : 1

Good luck next time to all those who attempted and didn't make to the list above. Check out @kiranks tweets every Tuesday and Friday, around 5 PM India time, for the next round of Dharma Quiz.

Friday, August 12, 2011

DharmaQuiz Session 81: 29-Jul-2011

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http://dharmaquiz.blogspot.com/2010/09/dharmaquiz-questions-answers.html

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Session 81: July 29, 2011
Theme: Itihasa

Name the Hindu sage and philosopher, who lived over 2200 years back, termed as the 1st atomic scientist in the history. #DharmaQuiz 750. Ans: Kanada - More here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanada
Patanjali, compiler of Yoga Suras, an important collection of aphorisms on Yoga practice, lived under which king's reign? #DharmaQuiz 751. Ans: Pusyamitra Sunga
2200 yrs back a famous Buddhist philosopher lived in India, known as 2nd Buddha. He was? a) Nagarjuna. b) Veera. c) Kapila. #DharmaQuiz 752. Ans: Nagarjuna
Name the very brilliant strategist Indian, who predated Machiavelli by 1,800 years. a) Nandi. b) Chanakya. c) Kalidasa. #DharmaQuiz 753. Ans: Chanakya
Greek Megasthenes Indica referred to a famous Indian king as 'Sandrocottus'. He was: 1) Ashoka 2) Bindusara 3) Chandragupta #DharmaQuiz 754. Ans: Chandragupta
The king of Kapilavastu, in Nepal, whose son became 1 of India's greatest known names: a) Kapila b) Shuddhodana. c) Balaka. #DharmaQuiz 755. Ans: Shuddhodana
Ghatotkacha, a Mahabharata name, was that of Chandragupta's father. Maurya or Gupta dynasty's? #DharmaQuiz 756. Ans: Gupta dynasty.

List of people who got answers right:

@DevNakshi : 6
@sharathinindia : 5
@TheArvindDhar : 5
@talmukund : 5
@TwtbyKoushik : 4
@man0jsharma : 4
@bhatpraveen : 3
@vprajus : 3
@KBhat144 : 3
@umeshparab n: 2
@doubtinggaurav : 2
@amit79in : 2
@itsmesuresh : 2
@ranganaathan : 2
@DEVenDrapai : 1
@jaya_1234 : 1
@manohar_sram : 1
@AmiSri : 1
@subodh1945 : 1
@im_adi : 1

Congratulations to all those listed above! Also, thanks to all those who attempted as well as those who are silently following the tweets or blog.

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