Happiness
What is materialism driven by?
Greed
What is Dharma?
Our duty (That which integrates, nourishes and supports us)
What makes you "you" or who you are?
(Personal answer will be judged)
What does kayena vaca mansa indriha mean?
Whatever I do with my body, my mind, my intellect, my speech, my sense organs, everything I offer to Lord Narayana.
Why can't you achieve happiness from greed?
Because it is not permanent
What are the goals of dharma?
To reach all around prosperity and reach all around good/mokdha
What does veda mean?
The treasure of knowledge
What does samar payami mean?
What is the height of materialism (America)?
The American Dream
What is sanathana dharma?
Eternal truth - no end
What is Samskirti?
The Sanskrit word for culture - very well done/ refinement
What does vyasena grathitham mean?
composed/compiled by Vyasa
What does SVASTHA mean?
Sva - oneself
Stha - staying/placed
So the meaning is oneself being alone
How do you follow dharma everyday?
(Opinionated - answers will vary)
What is the difference between Smriti & Sruti?
Smriti - the knowledge you remember
Sruti - that which has been heard
Who wrote Gita Dhyanam?
Sage Madhusudana Saraswati wrote Gita Dhyanam in the 16th century
What is Spiritual Happiness
Hint: "Be ____. Be _____ "
Will accept any 2 answers
Be content, be duty-driven
List at least 5 of the values of dharma
Kshama - forgiveness
Dhamnah - self control
Vidya - Spiritual Knowledge
Sathyam - love of truth
Dhrti - fortitude
Asteya - non-stealing
Shaucha - cleanliness
Indriyanigraha - control of sense organs
Dhii - benevolence
Akrodha - no anger
What gives real victory in life?
knowledge of truth
Who is the Author of Hinduism?
Hinduism has no author, it came down from the gods and was passed down through scriptures and teachings.