DharmaQuiz: Sutra

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

DharmaQuiz Session 287: 15-July-2014

Theme: Yoga Sutras - Yama and Niyama part

#DharmaQuiz 1821: Steya means stealing. Name one of the five Yama's that talk about non-stealing.
#Yoga Ans: Asteya

#DharmaQuiz 1822: Self Study or Swadhyaya is a very important part of #Yoga Sutras. Does it fall under Yama or Niyama? Ans: Niyama.

#DharmaQuiz 1823: Name one of the five Yama's that prescribe Compassion for all living beings.
#Yoga Ans: Ahimsa

#DharmaQuiz 1824: Ishwara Pranidhaana - ईश्वर-प्रणिधान is one vital part of #Yoga Sutras.
What does it mean? Ans: To lay all your actions at the feet of Ishwara, or God. Essentially means
submission similar to concepts in Islam and Christianity, but much before them.

{Final,Open till 10.30PM} #DharmaQuiz 1825: Brahmacharya = abstinence.
But #Yoga prescribes it to married ppl also. What does it mean then? Ans: Keeping sexual energy limited to legally sanctioned family circle and not to waste outside.

Scores for session 287:

‏@surnell : 5
@mareekuree : 5
@man8shree : 5

@Mamdhata : 2

‏@vvkashyap : 1
@RashtraDevobhav : 1
@duvijan : 1
‏@irvathoor : 1
@gouripathy : 1
@poetrification : 1
@SPHEREHEADSAYS : 1
@gjayendra1311 : 1

Thanks for participating.

Friday, March 1, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 198: 26-Feb-2013

Theme: Yoga and Meditation

In Patanjali's Yoga Sutras, there is an agna or limb which describes the five positive behaviors. Name the anga. #DharmaQuiz 1351. Ans: Niyama. {Yama is about ethics}
Out of the 4 types of Yogas, in which one does the Yogi find the union with Love? #DharmaQuiz 1352. Ans: Bhakti Yoga.
How many Angas or Limbs has Patanjali described in his Yoga Sutra, written over 2200 years ago? - #DharmaQuiz 1353. Ans: Eight - Ashta anga.
Pranayama or the breathing exercise, is a part of "Asana" Yogic anga/limb. Yes or No? #DharmaQuiz 1354. Ans: No.
{Final, Open till 10 PM} Is Samadhi, a Yoga anga (limb) or a Yoga type? #DharmaQuiz 1355. Ans: Anga.

Read this simple summary of Yoga: http://hinduism.about.com/od/meditationyoga/a/yoga.htm

Top Scorers of session 198:

@S_Mandalia : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@sumanthbharatha : 5
@indianomad : 5
@AdwaitanWay : 5
@iSumitRk : 5
@Tasmayi : 5

Congrats to:

@shawjipk : 4
@man8shree : 4
@anandt_05 : 4
@AntarikshG : 4
@sharathinindia : 4

@Mamdhata : 2

@kaushkrahul : 1
@boribunder : 1
@hindubhairavi : 1
@sri709 : 1
@shivaprasad_124 : 1
@_cowInspector : 1
@nation1st : 1
@Tarunreddy : 1

We are just 2 sessions away from 200!!

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 173: 06-Nov-2012

Theme: Apastamba Sutra's Ethical Code of Conduct

The Apastamba Sutra tells "Anasuya" is a required good trait to develop. What does "Anasuya" mean? #DharmaQuiz 1221. Ans: Asuya = Jealousy Anasuya = Free from Jealousy.
The Apastamba Sutra tells "Adroha" is a required good trait to develop. What does "Adroha" mean? #DharmaQuiz 1222. Ans: Droha = Cheating or Malice. Adroha = Not cheating.
The Apastamba Sutra tells "Alobha" is a required good trait for Humans. What does "Alobha" mean? #DharmaQuiz 1223. Ans: Lobha = Greed, Alobha = Greedless
The Apastamba Sutra tells "Apaishunya" is a must have good trait for the society. What does "Apaishunya" mean? #DharmaQuiz 1224. Ans: Paishunya = Calumny or Slandering or harming reputation of someone unreasonably. Apaishunya = Not Slandering
The Apastamba Sutra tells "Arosha" is a required good trait to develop. What does "Arosha" mean? #DharmaQuiz 1225. Ans: Rosha = Extreme anger. Arosha = Controlling extreme anger.

Top Scorers for session 173:

@Dhanushm : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@shawjipk : 5
@anandt_05 : 5
@shanthigrama : 5
@pvaidyaraj : 5
@iSaakshi : 5
@TheArvindDhar : 5
@being_delhite : 5
@Manjunaath : 5
@lodyaashi : 5
@dolby_mehul : 5
@raopm9 : 5

Congrats to:

@surenc1974 : 4
@cubicle_warrier : 4
@man8shree : 4
@DevNakshi : 4

@forevernivesh : 3
@Geminiseventh : 3

@Kachnarr : 2
@sharathinindia : 2

@lskrish : 1
@rinku3009 : 1
@Amaresh80 : 1
@_cowInspector : 1

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