DharmaQuiz: Vedanga

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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, May 10, 2013

DharmaQuiz Session 213: 10-May-2013

Theme: Hindu Scriptures

Ramayana is a:- a) Purana. b) Itihasa c) Sutra. #DharmaQuiz 1431. Ans: b) Itihasa.
Shvetashvatara is a:- d) Chandas e) Brahmana. f) Upanishad. #DharmaQuiz 1432. Ans: f) Upanishad.
Name any one Maha Purana that is also the name of a famous Rishi. #DharmaQuiz 1433. Ans: Markandeya, Narada or Skanda.
Samhita is a division of:- g) Vedas. h) Puranas. i) Vedangas. #DharmaQuiz 1434. Ans: g) Vedas
Hindu temples are built following Agama Shastra.Which type of Agama is usually linked to Tantras? #DharmaQuiz 1435. Ans: Shakta Agama. (Shakti or Devi)

Top scorers for session 213:

@Bacchuji : 5
@prawinsays : 5
@Sharnarthee : 5
@stormylook : 5
@dolby_mehul : 5
@manya_rao : 5
@Mamdhata : 5
@LoveAkkiKat4Eva : 5
@Parixyt : 5
@sundeeppatkar : 5
@cubicle_warrier : 5
@CJ_Shekhar : 5
@Gurush_ : 5
@ComedyDivine : 5
@DrShobha : 5
@ramas_cal : 5
@MV_BN : 5
@GayathriSrinath : 5
@bhaviknz : 5
@surenc1974 : 5
@philAmit : 5
@man8shree : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@Santhosht_ : 5

Congrats to:

@Blstrngbrnacles : 4
@GuruCharan99 : 4
@anandt_05 : 4

@mamtan14 : 3
@Simuntweets : 3
@siddarthpaim : 3
@Manushpareek1 : 3
@ProudBharatiya1 : 3
@sengar_nagendra : 3

@drarora_gaurav : 2
@jitvg : 2
@bagshish : 2
@venshu : 2
@kartheeque : 2

@namburi_ram : 1
@Smarty_in : 1
@drsharathhd : 1
@ashishgaba : 1
@sharmabrr : 1
@TheArvindDhar : 1
@venkataa : 1
@anuraagdamle : 1
@Sh07509514 : 1
@seshasivasailam : 1
@SamitLive : 1
@ssmalani : 1
@bajajsanjay : 1
@sanjay1502 : 1
@sanaatankumar : 1
@kirankonnects : 1
@ksmsundaram1975 : 1
@s_hindurashtra : 1
@kaushkrahul : 1
@balmaa : 1
@sriram20 : 1

See you next week with a brand new topic about Hindu culture.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

DharmaQuiz Session 149: 17-Jul-2012

Theme: Sanskrit Grammar

2400 year old book Ashthadhyayi, eclipsed earlier Sanskrit grammar schools. Name the author: a) Garga b) Panini c) Atri. #DharmaQuiz 1101. Ans: b) Panini.
This Sanskrit grammarian, author of Mahabhashya, shares name with a Yoga legend. Name him: d) Manu. e) Indra f) Patanjali. #DharmaQuiz 1102. Ans: f) Patanjali.
vyakaraNa or grammar, is one of the 6 ancient Dharmic disciplines. Which discipline? g) Vedanga. h) Purana. i) Agnihotra. #DharmaQuiz 1103. Ans: g) Vedanga.
This famous Chinese Buddhist monk documented Indian Sanskrit Grammar tradition. Who? j) Wa Ching. k) Qu Mong. l) Xuanzang. #DharmaQuiz 1104. Ans: Xuanzang. Read more -> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xuanzang
{Final, Open till 11 PM} This very ancient Sanskrit Grammarian lived near Peshawar, Pakistan, 2800 yrs ago. Name him: m) Nagarjuna n) Garga. o) Saakatyaana. #DharmaQuiz 1105. Ans: o) Saakatyaana.

Top Scorers:

@pkagrawala : 5
@rahulghildiyal : 5
@vschanna : 5
@asraghunath : 5
@abhipar7 : 5
@MetalDew : 5
@bhijeetD : 5
@anandt_05 : 5
@iSumitRk : 5
@pvaidyaraj : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@iSaakshi : 5
@sweetandu : 5
@agenthunt : 5
@DevNakshi : 5

Congrats to:

@voxindica : 4
@ranganaathan : 4

@Rasraj : 3
@hindu_tweeter : 3
@kalyan_sk3011 : 3

@octotus : 2
@Hitlerbai : 2
@dimpsdawns : 2
@ashutoshkulkar1 : 2

@nandakumarm : 1
@keerthinarayan8 : 1
@vga_sagar : 1
@_GheTa : 1
@The_Rocktor : 1
@shyamendra : 1
@jemin_p : 1
@sandeepsmysore : 1
@hindu_rashtra : 1
@bhattvihang : 1
@udgeetha : 1
@mayaadvaita : 1
@ulatyabomba : 1

Thanks for your participation!

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

DharmaQuiz Session 101: 22-Nov-2011

DharmaQuiz Session 101: 22-Nov-2011
Theme: Hindu Scriptures

Technically, Ramayana and Mahabharata belong to which category of Hindu scriptures? a)Upanishad. b)Veda. c) Itihasa. - #DharmaQuiz 859. Ans: c- Itihasa.
Dhanurveda belongs to which category of Hindu scriptures? d)Purana. e)Upaveda. f)Veda. #DharmaQuiz 860. Ans: e- Upaveda
Among Hindu scriptures, Garuda is a type of; g)Gita. h)Upanishad. i)Purana. - #DharmaQuiz 861. Ans: Purana
Jyotisha or Astrology is a type of what Hindu scripture? j)Nyaya k)Vedanga l)Purana. #DharmaQuiz 862. Ans: Vedanga
Which category of Hindu scripture declares, "Ekam Sat, Viprah Bahuda vadanti"? #DharmaQuiz 863. Ans: Vedas, specifically Rig Veda.

For this particular session, I could not compile the answering tweeple IDs with scores. My apologies.

See you next time!

Friday, September 2, 2011

DharmaQuiz Session 83: 9-Aug-2011

Kindly refer to the following link for an introduction to what this DharmaQuiz is all about. It also has the first 19 sessions' Questions and Answers.

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

Then refer to the right panel of this blog window, under 'Blog Archive' section for the subsequent 63 updates.

Session 83: August 9, 2011
Theme: Vedangas

Name the Vedanga (auxiliary discipline) that deals with grammar: a) Vyakarana b) Jyotisha c) Kalpa -- #DharmaQuiz 764 Ans: Vyakarana
Chandas (meter) is a Vedanga: A typical shloka in Sanskrit poetry belongs to which Chandas? a) Sama b) Anushtup c) Vayu. #DharmaQuiz 765. Ans: Anushtup
Which Vedanga deals with phonetics, articulation, pitch, nasality et al? a)Shiksha b)Chandas c)Smriti. #DharmaQuiz 766. Ans: Shiksha
One type of Vedanga has link to sage Lagadha. This branch is highly significant in ancient Indian science study. Name it. #DharmaQuiz 767. Ans: Vedanga Jyotisha
Grihya Sutras (or domestic rituals from Vedic prescription) are a part of which Vedanga? a)Kripa b)Kalpa c)Shaila. #DharmaQuiz 768. Ans: Kalpa
To which Vedanga is Nighantu, an ancient Indian glossary linked to? a)Samaveda b)Virakta c)Nirukta . #DharmaQuiz 769. Ans: Nirukta

You can refer to this link for more info on all these questions: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vedanga

List of people who got one or more answers answers right:

@itsmesuresh
@KVSarmaJ
@mayank5492
@sharathinindia
@AnilAarush
@ManikandSharma
@man0jsharma
@kishan_harathi
@Amit2you
@Amaresh80
@asraghunath
@jagdish
@vasantgoswami
@DevNakshi
@thadhagathan
@Sahyadri
@bhaviknz
@mukunthaniyer
@Akhil_Hpd
@jaya_1234
@indiantweeter
@stormylook
@omprakash
@transcendare
@mayureshgaikwad

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.

Watch out for the next update! Of course, don't forget to leave your comments & suggestions, as well as subscribe to this blog. It is just a fun way to participate in sharing of religious / spiritual knowledge.