DharmaQuiz: Vedic

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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

DharmaQuiz Session 277: 27-May-2014

Theme: Ancient names for major Indian rivers.

#DharmaQuiz 1771: Which of the big rivers in India today had the name "Kaushiki" (Goddess Durga's another name) during ancient times? Ans: Kosi.

#DharmaQuiz 1772: Which big tributary of Ganga was referred in Mahabharata as Charmanwati river? Kunti floated her son Karna on this river. Ans: Chambal.

#DharmaQuiz 1773: Which major Himalayan river was known during Ramayana & Mahabharata time as "Lauhitya"? Hint: Today, has male name (rare). Ans: Brahmaputra.

#DharmaQuiz 1774: A small but lengthy (500+ KM) river in Rajasthan which was called Vedasmriti river during ancient times. Today's name is? Ans: Banas river.

{Final,Open till 10.30PM} #DharmaQuiz 1775: This ~1000 KM river originating in Himachal was known as Chandrabhaga during Vedic times. Now? Ans: Chenab.

Answers to session 277:

@vipulgupta1976 : 5
@GayathriSrinath : 5
@GuruCharan99 : 5
@dabanggindian : 5
@pramod_klr : 5

@shivprasath : 4
@JagannathAjnabi : 4

@shubhi2601s : 3
@ajaypawardr : 3
@ganeshmahnar : 3

@R_Bhartiya : 2
@Utpal_Barua : 2
@man8shree : 2
@ImInAntariksh : 2
@neelesh_mishra : 2
@_shomy : 2
@subh_10 : 2
@anurag_surya : 2

@deshi_mangoman : 1
@philAmit : 1
@rakasudhakarrao : 1
@nehjin8 : 1
@sgqm : 1
@rajudasonline : 1
@GowrishankarNS : 1
@indofied : 1
@KesariDhwaj : 1
@navneet178 : 1
@deepakmack : 1
@chethan1857 : 1
@pramodthap : 1
@rashmi_k_patel : 1
@patriotprashant : 1
@rahulkaushal : 1
@bharatiyat : 1
@harishkohli1 : 1
@AJAY_KR_GUPTA : 1
@dhharram : 1
@iyernbk : 1

Nice to discuss ancient names for Indian rivers with you all.

Friday, March 21, 2014

DharmaQuiz Session 263: 21-Mar-2014

Theme: Kalpa or Vedic Sutras

#DharmaQuiz 1701: In Vedas, Dharma Sutras deal with specifically what? Ans: Ethical and Moral code.

#DharmaQuiz 1702: In Vedas, what do Shrauta Sutras deal with? Ans: Rituals involved with Yajnas.

#DharmaQuiz 1703: Which Sutra in Vedas deal with Vedic duties that are to be performed by a householder? Ans: Grihya sutras.

#DharmaQuiz 1704: Shulba sutras deal with algebraic calculations in construction of a Yajna altar. What does Shulba mean in Sanskrit? Ans: Measuring cord or rope.

#DharmaQuiz 1705: The four groups of Vedic sutras like Shrauta, Dharma, are commonly called by which one term?. Ans: Kalpa.

Answers for session 263:
Didn't collect. Next time will do that.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

DharmaQuiz Session 89: 13-Sep-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 69 updates.

Session 89: September 13, 2011
Theme: Sacred Sayings

When Rig Veda says "ekam sat vipra bahudha vadanti", who are Vipras? a)Kings b)Sages c)Soldiers #DharmaQuiz 797 Ans: b - Sages
When Rig Veda proclaims "Prajnanam Brahma" what is prajnanam? a)Consciousness b)Validity c)Bravery #DharmaQuiz 798 Ans: b - Consciousness
When Yajur Veda announces "aham brahmaasmi", who is 'brahman' in the context? a)Teacher b)Priest c)God #DharmaQuiz 799. Ans: c- God
When Yajur Veda prays, "Sham no mitrah, sham varunah" kind to gods, what is 'sham' conveying? a)Bliss b)Grace c)Arrival #DharmaQuiz 800. Ans: a - Bliss
{Final, 9 PM closing} Atharva Veda says "Bhadram Karnebhih shrunuyama devah" what's 'bhadram'? a)Auspicious b)First c)Eager #DharmaQuiz 801. Ans: a - Auspicious

List of people who got one or more answers answers right, with their scores:

@ManiKSK : 5
@krish53 : 5
@DevNakshi : 5
@sharathinindia : 5
@AvinashCKM : 4
@itsmesuresh : 4
@Mimaniya : 4
@man0jsharma : 4
@amitgupta_lnct : 4
@manohar_sram : 3
@internet__hindu : 3
@krbhavsar : 3
@mukuvacha : 3
@surabhi18 : 3
@SathyMJ : 2
@matarishva : 2
@SantaSingh : 2
@prashanthkpp : 2
@rainaamit : 1
@stormylook : 1
@mayureshgaikwad : 1
@manga_man : 1
@doubtinggaurav : 1
@kk_ahm : 1
@KittuKrithika : 1
@straighthindu : 1
@ninaada : 1
@ChanakyPandit : 1
@itz_deva : 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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