DharmaQuiz: Karma

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Friday, January 9, 2015

Theme: Sthula, Sukshma and Karana Sharira (Yogic Bodies)

DharmaQuiz Session 312: 9-Dec-2014

#DharmaQuiz 1946: Ancient Hindu Yoga talks about sthula, sukshma and karana shariras (bodies). Which one is the outermost? Ans: Sthula sharira or physical body.

#DharmaQuiz 1947: Apart from Hinduism, name one other faith or religion that believes in Punar-janma (rebirth of soul). Ans: Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. Maybe Yezidis too. Interestingly, early Christianity till 6th century AD, had some punar janma concept.

#DharmaQuiz 1948: What holds up a soul (atma) in sthula, sukshma or karana shariras (bodies)?
(Rather prevents atma's mukti from sharira) Ans: Karma and unfulfilled Desires.

#DharmaQuiz 1949: Manas (mind), Buddhi (intelligence), Ahankara (ego) and 16 other faculties are a part of which of the 3 shariras (bodies)? Ans: Sukshma Sharira.

{Final,Open till 10.00PM} #DharmaQuiz 1950: Among the Hindu scriptures, name a book that talks extensively about different types of Yogas? Ans: Bhagavad Gita

Scores for session 312:

@stormylook : 5

‏@rajeshrajput1 : 4
‏@SwathiRagha : 4
@anandt_05 : 4

@NilimaNilimas : 3
@svinayak85 : 3
@ProtectIndia : 3

@amit_manwani : 2
@iamsagarwal : 2
@Mitaca9 : 2
@anamika_99 : 2

‏@AamadmiGs : 1
‏@philAmit : 1
‏@subbaraovanama : 1
‏@rajeshrajput1 : 1
@Mitaca9 : 1
@BHANWARLALSUTH7 : 1
@sushmahari : 1
@c9p1b8 : 1
@dnyanukull : 1
@fy73r : 1
@navaltiger : 1
@ThSilentDevotee : 1
@SnookyBangalore : 1
@anilindia2020 : 1
@MATRIBHUMISEVAK : 1
‏@TheArvindDhar : 1
@Amaresh80 : 1
@Sushuptii : 1
‏@ajitj1 : 1
@arunrush : 1

Thanks for participating!

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Universities with Sanskrit Motto

DharmaQuiz Session 298: 16-Sep-2014

#DharmaQuiz 1876: Which university has this motto?
"Yukti hina vicharetu,
dharmahnih prajayate"
(Judgment devoid of logic
destroys dharma)

Ans: West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences. Also National Law School Bangalore (not a university).

#DharmaQuiz 1877: Krishna says in Gita, “Yogah karmasu kaushalam” (Yoga is excellence at work).
Which Indian university has this as motto? Ans: Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), also referred to as NIT Nagpur. Also, Uttar Pradesh Technical University, Indian Institute of
Technology Kharagpur, Gujarat university.

#DharmaQuiz 1878: कर्मणि व्यज्यते प्रज्ञा / Karmaṇi Vyajyate Prajna - from the Panchatantra is the motto of a state university. Which one?
Ans: University of Kerala (UoK).

For DQ 1878. Image from Wiki

#DharmaQuiz 1879: "Buddhih sarvatra bhrajate" = Wisdom shines forth everywhere, is the motto of a university outside India. Which one? Ans: University of Colombo.

#DharmaQuiz 1880: Which North Eastern University has the Taittiriya Upanishad's motto -> "vijnanam yajnam tanute" ? Ans: Tezpur University, Asom.

DQ 1880. Image from Wiki

Scores for Session 298:

@mdbiyani : 5
@man8shree : 5

@prashanthpraj : 1
@SnookyBangalore : 1
@davcolor : 1
@jadithyareddy : 1
@mast_manav : 1
‏@vkdwivedi21 : 1
@KSVSUBRAMANIAN : 1

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

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:

@cgmagia : 5
@Mamdhata : 5
@sreekannoth : 5
@KaushikRg : 5

@pandey_ashishkp : 4
@duvijan : 4

@PhoenixOnRise : 3
@Susri1210 : 3
@GirishSiddapura : 3
@JagannathAjnabi : 3
@deshi_mangoman : 3

@anilmgm04 : 2
@kanchivsk : 2

@ramavenu : 1
@AgentSaffron : 1
‏@rajsusraj : 1
@rkam105 : 1
@sachinsvk : 1
‏@aasiddiq85 : 1
@TRILOKHNATH : 1
‏@Nir_27 : 1
@HarinderVirdi : 1
@sharmasaroj : 1

Thanks for participating!

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 243: 26-Nov-2013

Theme: Hindu Dharma's Key Acharyas

#DharmaQuiz 1601: Who is termed as the greatest Paramacharya for classifying the sacred Vedas into four parts? Ans: Veda Vyasa.

#DharmaQuiz 1602: Can you name one famous Guru, who can fit into "Dharmacharya" title for writing exemplary bhashyas on Vedas & Upanishads? Ans: Adi Shankara as the most prominent.

#DharmaQuiz 1603: Name 1 Hindu Guru who can fit into "Karmacharya" title for outstanding work done in motivating and organizing Hindu society. Ans: Swami Vivekananda as one prime example.

#DharmaQuiz 1604: Name one Hindu Guru who can fit into "Vijnanacharya" title for tremendous contribution to science or mathematics scholarship. Ans: Bhaskaracharya as one prime example.

{Final, Open till 10 PM} #DharmaQuiz 1605: Name a Guru who formulated foundational sutras of Yoga, fit enough to be praised as "Yogacharya". Ans: Patanjali

Toppers for session 243:

@Bengalur_Huduga : 5
@GuruCharan99 : 5
@brahmavith : 5
‏@bhaviknz : 5
@Simuntweets : 5
@man8shree : 5
@KaushikRg : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@GayathriSrinath : 5

Congrats to:

@cubicle_warrier : 4
@rajeshrajput1 : 4
@sreekannoth : 4
@Mamdhata : 4

@showadarsh : 3
@PankajBagla : 3
@venkataa : 3

@ijitendramodi : 2
@Archana1207 : 2
@tradetoday99 : 2
‏@right_advocate : 2

@ramanujam75 : 1
@mjrajput : 1
@PrashantRastog1 : 1
@njith : 1
‏@rao_deepak : 1
@shrivijaybk : 1
@imRaghu4mKoppal : 1
@imthe_Right : 1
@Atulkbhaskar : 1
@Ignoramusme : 1
@CurrAffairs : 1
@ManikGup92 : 1
@kathalkar24 : 1
@antapravah : 1
@ShubhamBhuyaat : 1
@Purusharth6 : 1
@theninjax : 1
@esgeeaar : 1
@pulkitgupta80 : 1
@DrSrishtiGupta : 1
@SriAiyer2RS : 1
‏@iNIMISH : 1
@GaneshChakravor : 1

See you on Friday.

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 226: 30-Jul-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.

Toppers of session 226:

@Mamdhata : 5
@Ravi__TG : 5
@dolby_mehul : 5
@manya_rao : 5
@shawjipk : 5
@KaushikRg : 5
@karuvaki : 5

Also, congrats to:

@brahmavith : 4
@cubicle_warrier : 4
@surenc1974 : 4
@sharathinindia : 4
@SangeetaRG : 4

@kmukundra : 2
@PrachinVaani : 2
@bhargava_A : 2
@Sai_swaroopa : 2

@kshetragnya : 1
@ankushraj29 : 1
@manishwebmaster : 1
@orsoraggiante : 1
@Banjaara_ : 1

Have a good night!

Friday, March 29, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 206: 29-Mar-2013

Theme: Shri Krishna and Bhagavad Gita.

Once Krishna left Vrindavana and Radha, did he ever return there? Yes or No. - #DharmaQuiz 1391. Ans: No.
Is Bhagavad Gita that we have today, the version Krishna spoke to Arjuna or the version Sanjaya recounted to Dhritarashtra? #DharmaQuiz 1392. Ans: Sanjaya to Dhritarashtra.
Out of the 18 chapters of Bhagavad Gita, how many have the name "Karma" in their chapter titles? #DharmaQuiz 1393. Ans: Three. Karma Yoga, Jnana Karma Sannyasa Yoga and Karma Sanyaasa Yoga.
Which chapter of Bhagavad Gita describes the universal form of Shri Krishna, as he describes it himself in detail? #DharmaQuiz 1394. Ans: Chapter 11 - Vishwa Roopa Darshana.
There's one chapter in Bhagavad Gita, whose title talks about Knowledge and Science. Which chapter? #DharmaQuiz 1395. Ans: Chapter 7. Jnana Vijnana Yoga.

If you disagree with any of these answers, please leave a comment explaining your side.

Top scorers of session 206:

@SinchitaaJGD : 5
@verma_shefali : 5
@pvaidyaraj : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@sndpmysuru : 5
@pllks30 : 5
@surnell : 5
@dolby_mehul : 5
‏@Santhosht_ : 5
@abhipar7 : 5
@man8shree : 5
@LiGeWi : 5
@rinku3009 : 5
@S_Mandalia : 5
@ramas_cal : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@Manjunaath : 5

Also, congrats to all these friends:

@Tasmayi : 4
@geophyraj : 4
@sharathinindia : 4
@KatLover4Eva : 4
@GayathriSrinath : 4

@aditya_manocha : 3

@Gurush_ : 2
@initinkumar : 2
@roshan_halwai : 2
@Sharnarthee : 2
@RohitD83 : 2
@JagannathAjnabi : 2

@shreeramm : 1
@kapilbodha : 1
@AdwaitanWay : 1
@rexrao52 : 1
@ManjuSHegde : 1
@praveenudupa : 1
@Marut_ : 1
@subodh1945 : 1
@coat32 : 1
@ShikharTweets : 1
@Dinuraghubansi : 1
@Alisaspeaks : 1
@YugPurushModi : 1
@piyush1062 : 1

See you next week.

Friday, August 31, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 159: 31-Aug-2012

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.

Top Scorers:

@Susri1210 : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@shawjipk : 5
@cybercalci : 5
@iSaakshi : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@surnell : 5
@intodust_in : 5
@surenc1974 : 5
@hchaturv : 5
@DevNakshi : 5

Congrats:

@raopm9 : 4
@vinodvyas220 : 4
@Dhanushm : 4

@Hitlerbai : 2
@SangeetaRG : 2
@niraj_dave : 2
@raghuvirshenoy : 2
@ankaachoo : 2
@swetamishraa : 2
@Lawan22 : 2

@Sanjaypro : 1
@AnuMelkote : 1
@ashithakur : 1
@Marut_ : 1
@AmitRVSharma : 1
@Le_Tweeter : 1
@nilayparikh : 1
@MyIdea_Of_India : 1
@Sahyadri : 1
@jemin_p : 1
@Saffron_State : 1
@rinku3009 : 1

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

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 135: 8-May-2012

Theme: How is Hinduism different from Abrahamic Religions?

If Christianity says a man (soul) is born sinner, what does Hinduism say about the natural state of your soul? #DharmaQuiz 1031. Ans: Pure Bliss (Sat - Chit - Ananda)
If Abrahamic religions teach eternal hell or eternal heaven, what do most Hindus believe in, after this human form's death? #DharmaQuiz 1032. Ans: Reincarnation (due to laws of Karma)
Missionaries tell - in Hinduism you can't have a personal relationship with God. You must go thru' a priest. True or False? #DharmaQuiz 1033. Ans: Totally False.
Abrahamic religions at max, "tolerate" other religions. How do Hindus deal with other religions? a) Tolerate or b) Respect. #DharmaQuiz 1034. Ans: (b) Respect.
{Final, Open till 11PM} Unlike Abrahamic religions, Hinduism is a "non-Prophet" way of life. Then who were Rama & Krishna? #DharmaQuiz 1035. Ans: Bhagawan's avataars.

Strongly suggested read for basics of why Dharma is not really a typical "religion" and how is it different from Prophet based religions. - http://hindugoodnews.com/

Today's Top Scorers:

@surnell : 5
@__Alka : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@clumsycoder : 5
@shibu_kt : 5
@geophyraj : 5
@shalini_mishtie : 5
@ChandanYogendra : 5
@vschanna : 5
@Gaandeeva : 5
@ashutosh_poddar : 5
@arunz : 5
@Gurush_ : 5
@saikumar_k : 5
@DevNakshi : 5
@aravozhukkam : 5
@philAmit : 5

Congrats to:

@iSaakshi : 4
@Amaresh80 : 4
@TheArvindDhar : 4
@keerthinarayan8 : 4
@pp_chn : 4
@pirateadmiral : 4
@santosh2304 : 4
@sharathinindia : 4
@ad_k : 4
@bhijeetD : 4

@Rasraj : 3
@RightwingIndian : 3
@manojkagarwal : 3
@GappistanRadio : 3

@santosh2304 : 2
@RaviGhiyar : 2
@bvrsreddy : 2
@krimhumhrim : 2
@malviyamit : 2
@poopa10 : 2
@nvignesh93 : 2
@rinku3009 : 2

@kunal_in : 1
@ssunilkrishna : 1
@ajeybhatia : 1
@GovindBharadia : 1
@ishekhar_sk : 1
@88nav : 1
@pradeepkhs : 1
@AnkurTri : 1
@voice_of_dharma : 1
@jemin_p : 1
@idurgesh : 1
@subodh1945 : 1
@prithvisingh03 : 1
@nimeshchandra : 1

Every Hindu should know the uniqueness of Sanatana Dharma. Or else, there are million ways to confuse you today.

Also, do share in comments if you know other online links highlighting the uniqueness of Hindu or Sanatana Dharma, vis-a-vis Jerusalem area origin religions.