Karm Yog 1
Who was Saint Meera's (Meera Bai) Guru?
Sant Ravidas or Raidas
What was the occupation of Meera Bai's Guru?
Cobbler
What moon phase is Holi festival on
Full
What is inflation?
Inflation refers to a sustained increase in the general price level of many goods and services in an economy over a period of time
The person who was born on Varsha Pratipada
Doctor Ji
What does Karm Yog teaches us?
Nishkaam Karm
"Nishkama Karma" translates to selfless action or desireless action
What is the ultimate goal of humans per Hindu Dharma?
Attain Mokksha or state of highest bliss "Sat Chit Anand"
Holi celebrated in Vrindaban with?
Flowers
What is Balance of Trade?
Balance of Trade is the difference between the value of a country's exports and the value of a country's imports for a given period
Hindu New Year in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka is called?
Ugadi
How many paths are there to attain a moksha per Hindu Dharma?
4 paths
Raja Yog, Bhakti Yog, Karma Yog, Gyan Yog
Can you attain moksha only after death?
No, this pinnacle state of human existence can be reached while being alive. Many realized souls attained this state - Dhruv, Prahlad, Kabir Das Ji, Meera Bai, Sant Gyaneshwar, Sant Tukaram, Guru Nanak, Buddha, Mahavir, Sant Ravidas, Raman Maharshi, Nisargadatta Maharaj and many more
In Barsana, according to this tradition, men are chased by women with sticks
Lathmar
Who was the first US President to introduce Tariffs and against which country?
George Washinton, Against Britain/Europe
Hindu New Year in Tamil Nadu is called?
Puthandu
What is Mumukshatva?
Desire to attain freedom or Moksha
Requirement to attain moksha. If you don't desire moksha this possibility cannot be opened within you
What is Practical way to implement Karm Yog?
Consider ALL your actions & offering (Bhog) to Lord or Ishwar. Consider all results, events as PRASAD from Ishwar
In Bengal, Holi is also known as
Dol Purnima
Name the Top 5 Economies of the World by GDP (in order)
USA, China, Germany, Japan, India
Countries besides India where Hindu New Year is celebrated in mid-Apr
Thailand, Laos
Complete following shlok from Gita and provide meaning- कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते...
कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन ।
मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि ॥ ४७ ॥
karmaṇy evādhikāras te
mā phaleṣu kadācana
mā karma-phala-hetur bhūr
mā te saṅgo ’stv akarmaṇi
Translation
You have a right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action. Never consider yourself the cause of the results of your activities, and never be attached to not doing your duty.
Name at least 5 of 8 limbs of Ashtang Yog and its meaning
1. Yama (Restraints):
These are moral guidelines for ethical conduct, including non-violence, truthfulness, non-stealing, celibacy, and non-attachment.
2. Niyama (Observances):
These are personal disciplines and virtues to cultivate, such as cleanliness, contentment, austerity, self-study, and surrender to the divine.
3. Asana (Postures):
Physical postures, often practiced in yoga, that help build physical strength and stability.
4. Pranayama (Breath Control):
Techniques for regulating the breath to calm the mind and body.
5. Pratyahara (Withdrawal of the Senses):
The ability to control and focus the senses, directing attention inward.
6. Dharana (Concentration):
The ability to focus the mind on a single object or point, developing mental clarity.
7. Dhyana (Meditation):
Sustained concentration and contemplation, leading to a deeper state of awareness.
8. Samadhi (Absorption):
A state of profound absorption and union with the divine, often described as a state of bliss and enlightenment.
This is another name for Holi, used mostly by Hindus living in the Caribbean
Phagwah
What is Purchasing Power Parity?
The rate at which the currency of one country would have to be converted into that of another country to buy the same amount of goods and services in each country.
Name of Hindu New Year in Manipur
Sajibu Nongma