Maya and True Self
The translation or literal meaning of "Maya"
What is illusion, trickery, fraud, or deceit
____is the oldest religion in the world and it believes in _______, multiple paths to enlightenment.
What is Hinduism and Pluralism
The four Yugas
Give at least 3/4
What is/are Satya (or Krita), Treta, Dvapara, and Kali
The name of a famous cartoon character from the Simpsons who portrays a very stereotypical Indian person
Who is Apu
_________ promote the lifestyle and worship of God as prescribed by the Vedas and Shastras.
Who are Gurus
The illusion of Maya in Hinduism, is also called____ or play
Must give the Hindi name
What is "lilla"
The three keys to health that Hindus believe in
What is/are Meditation/Yoga, Dietary restrictions and Fasting, and Ayurveda
Sanskrit name of cosmic rhythm?
What is Rta or Rita
The avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance is called ________
What is Sustainability
________is the founder of Sikhism and the first of the Sikh Gurus. He was born in Punjab India (modern day Pakistan) and gave spiritual teachings based on the universal divinity of creation.
Who is Guru Nanak
What is dualism and non-dualism?
Dualism is the separation of the body from the soul to two different entities. Therefore, the soul survives even in death. Non-Dualism is the mature state of consciousness that transcends the dichotomy
In August 2017, this group targeted a Hindu village in the Rakhine State of Burma/Myanmar
The acronym of the group is OK
What is Arakan Rohingyan Salvation Army (ARSA)
The act of praying to a deity in a temple is known as this
What is darshan
The name of a book written by Katherine Mayo in in 1927 which spoke on gender roles in a colonial India
What is Mother India
Name the two Ithiasas
What are the Ramayana and Mahabharata
This is the immortal aspect of our mortal existence, the individual Self, which is hidden in every object of creation including humans. It is the microcosm which represents the macrocosm in each of us, providing us with consciousness and the reason to exist and experience the pains and pleasures of earthly life.
Hint: Give the Hindi name
What is "Atman"
What are the causes for distractions in our life
give at least 3/4
What is/are Dualities of life, Attachment and Desires, Impurities, and Karma
Name the levels of the Hindu caste system from top to bottom
What is Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras, and Dalits
Any 3 ways that were talked about that you can be more environmentally friendly
Can give any 3
Limit consumption of animal products- animal agriculture is the greatest contributor to you carbon footprint
Limit use of single use plastic- plastic does not degrade
Try to carpool or use public transport
Encourage you parents to switch to renewable energy sources
Take environmental science at school if it is offered to learn more!
Some qualities of a guru include?
Intelligence (medha), Knowledge of the Vedas (sruti), Pure mind, Right wisdom (sumedha), Radiance of Brahman (brahmavarchas)
Who unified the two sects of different beliefs of Atman?
Badaranaya
The three major types of food in Hinduism
What is/are Tamasic, Rajasic, and Sattvic
Temples are designed with these four essential and significant principles of human life
What is Artha, Kama, Dharma, and Moksha
Fill in the blanks of the Daniel Caesar song
I remembered the line from the Hindu scripture, the ___________
___________ was trying to persuade the prince that, he should do his duty
And, to impress him, takes on his multi-armed form, and says
"Now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds"
What is Bhagavad Gita (1) and Who is Vishnu (2)
What are the 3 fold distinctions in the Vedas?
Adhibhautika, Adhidaivika, Adhyatmika will also take English (Physical, Divine, Spiritual)