How many hills are there in Tirumala?
7 divine hills called the Sapta Giri and each hill holds its own beautiful story
What was Krishna’s sister’s name?
Subhadra
What was Jagadish Chandra Bose's opinion about trees and plants?
They are subtle beings with their own way of expressing emotion
What did Sobha Naidu love to do?
Dance!
What should be mindset towards learning?
We should be open and ready to learn from anyone/ any situation
What is the name of hill in Tirumala that represents the thousand-hooded serpent?
Adishesha is one of the hill in Tirumala that represents the thousand-hooded serpent
Who were Abhimanyu’s parents?
Mom: Subhadra, Dad: Arjuna
What did Jagadish Chandra Bose ji discover about plants?
That they respond to kindness
What is Kuchipudi?
Indian classical dance that tells stories through graceful movements and expressions
Many Subhasitam verses contain author names. True or False?
False
What did Nila Devi do for Lord Balaji/ Venkateswara?
Nila Devi cut her curly black hair to offer it to Lord Vishnu as a sacrifice
What did the Kauravas do towards Abhimanyu in Kurukshetra war that was unfair?
They all surrounded Abhimanyu and attacked him all at once instead of following righteous war.
What did Jagadish Chandra Bose ji think about treating people?
He felt everyone should be treated with equal respect
What is one of the most important components of Kuchipudi?
The art of bhavas (expressions)
According to one of the subhashitam what do great people do when it comes to performing their duties?
Great people never delay their duties
What is the name of the hill that represents one asura who gave up his asura form after Sri Mahavishnu appeared for his sincere tapas?
Vrishabhadri
Why did Abhimanyu know how to enter the Chakravyuha, but didn’t know how to exit?
While in his mother’s womb, Lord Sri Krishna told how to enter Chakravyuha and then Subhadra fell asleep hence exit part was not covered.
What is the Bose Institute?
India’s first temple of learning where research is done in the spirit of dedicated effort and inner stillness
What does Sobha Naidu teach us with her life story?
When you follow your passion with dedication and a joyful heart, even the simplest dreams can lead to greatness
What did Siddhartha do for the bird?
He nursed it with great care, set it free, and helped it to join its flock
What can we learn from Jagadish Chandra Bose ji?
Be curious, be gentle, follow dharma, and keep asking “What if?”
What is an important thing that Sobha Naidu does when dancing?
What are the six important qualities?
Strenuous effort, adventure, courage, intellect, strength, and valor