DharmaQuiz Session 242: 22-Nov-2013

Theme: Hindu Astrology and Calendar

1. #DharmaQuiz 1596: Out of the 60 Hindu Samvatsaras, which samvatsara are we currently in?. Ans: Vijaya Nama Samvatsara.
2. #DharmaQuiz 1597: During which calendar month (Jan to Dec) did Dakshinayana start in 2013? Ans: July.
3. #DharmaQuiz 1598: Today is Sharad Ritu and Kartika maasa in South India. Which Ritu (ecological season) is it in most of North India today?. Ans: Hemanta Ritu (pre winter season). Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ritu_%28Indian_season%29
4. #DharmaQuiz 1599: As per the Hindu astronomical period of time measurement, we are in the 7th Manvantara. Which Manu is this attributed to?. Ans: Vaivaswata Manvantara. Read more here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manvantara
5. #DharmaQuiz 1600: There are four padas (quarters) for Kali Yuga. In which pada are we today, per Hindu Astrology?. Ans: First Pada.

Topper for session 242:

• @SarathRamakrish : 5
• ‏@KaushikRg : 5
• ‏@shawjipk : 5
• @GuruCharan99 : 5

 

Congrats to:

1. @bsr3012 : 4
2. @sndpmysuru : 4

1. ‏@sweetandu : 3
2. @man8shree : 3

1. @gbhat_ : 2
2. @madhukarmp : 2   
3. @DrPannagDesai : 2
4. @JagannathAjnabi : 2

1. ‏@nareshdixit82 : 1
2. @bhrigupathi : 1
3. @Livenletlive33 : 1
4. @shakkuiyer : 1
5. @SriAiyer2RS : 1
6. @kirankonnects : 1
7. ‏@drarora_gaurav : 1
8. @pvnananth : 1
9. @Telugutalli : 1

See you next week.

DharmaQuiz Session 226: 30-Jul-2013

Theme: Focus on Number 6 from Hindu Philosophy

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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. 
4. 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) 
5. 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:

1. @Mamdhata : 5
2. @Ravi__TG : 5
3. @dolby_mehul : 5
4. @manya_rao : 5
5. @shawjipk : 5
6. @KaushikRg : 5
7. @karuvaki : 5

Also, congrats to:

1. @brahmavith : 4
2. @cubicle_warrier : 4
3. @surenc1974 : 4
4. @sharathinindia : 4
5. @SangeetaRG : 4

1. @kmukundra : 2
2. @PrachinVaani : 2
3. @bhargava_A : 2
4. @Sai_swaroopa : 2

1. @kshetragnya : 1
2. @ankushraj29 : 1
3. @manishwebmaster : 1
4. @orsoraggiante : 1
5. @Banjaara_ : 1

Have a good night!

DharmaQuiz Session 93: 11-Oct-2011

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Session 93: October 11,  2011
Theme: Time scale in Ancient India

1. Brahma's 1 day is made up of 14 what? a) Manvantaras. b)Pakshas c)Samvatsaras.  #DharmaQuiz 817. Ans: a- Manvantaras.
2. 1 Paksha in Hindu calendar denotes what? d)30 days & nights. e)15 days & nights. f)60 days & nights. - #DharmaQuiz 818. Ans: e - 15 days & nights.
3. Hindu calendar divides an year into two ayanas. How many ritus (seasons) make up one ayana? g)4 h)6 i)3 - #DharmaQuiz 819. Ans: i - 3 ritus.
4. Which one is the shortest yuga in terms of the number of years? j)Satya k)Treta l)Dwapara m)Kali.  #DharmaQuiz 820. Ans: Kali Yuga, about 1/4th of Satya (Krita) Yuga.
5. Longest unit of time measure is a Brahma's day. The shortest one? n)Ghatika o)Alpakalpa p)Nimisha - #DharmaQuiz 821. Ans: o - Alpakalpa.

More info I read in Bharata Jivana Tarangini book, describing the Hindu or Sanatana Dharama's time scale:

Alphakalpa is the time a needle takes to pierce two leaves.. precisely the time taken by the edge of the needle to traverse from one leaf to another.

30 Alpakalpas = 1 Truti
30 Trutis = 1 Kalaa
30 Kalaas = 1 Kaashta
30 Kaashtas = 1 Nimisha (Maatra)
4 Nimishas = 1 gaNita
10 gaNitas = 1 Netravirpu (time for a sigh)
6 Netravirups = 1 Vinalika
6 Vinalikas = 1 Ghatika
60 Ghatikas = 1 Day and Night
15 Days & Nights = 1 Paksha (fortnight).
2 Pakshas = 1 month of the moon (1 day of a forefather or Pitru)
2 months = 1 Ritu (season)
3 Ritus = 1 Aayana
2 Ayanas (Uttara and Dakshina) = 1 Samvatsara or Varsha or year (1 day of Gods)
360 Varshas = 1 Divya varsha (1 year of Gods)
4,32,000 Years = 1 Kali Yuga = 1/2 Dwapara Yuga = 1/3rd Tretayuga = 1/4th Krita (satya) Yuga
1 Krita + 1 Treta + 1 Dwapara + 1 Kali Yuga = 1 Chaturyuga = 43,20,000 Years.
71 Chatur Yugas = 1 Manvantara
14 Manvantaras = 1 day of Brahma

Just for this session, I will skip mentioning the list of people who got one or more answers answers right.


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