Slokas/Stotram
Sloka chanted before lighting lamp
Shubham Karothi Kalyanam
Guru that teaches "Nothing is permanent and everything changes except Ishwara"
Moon
Lord Krishna's favorite river
Yamuna
What is the significance of wishing "Harih om"?
Gathering the 5 sense organs and 5 action organs to convey that I see the Ishwara in you who is present is me as well
What does Jayanthi mean?
Celebration of Birth
Chant Aham Vaishvanaro
Chant the sloka
Guru that teaches Eloquence in speech
Water
What is the yuga we are living now
Kaliyuga
What is Karma and what is Karma Phala
Karma is action and Karma phala is fruits of action
How many days is Navarathri celebrated? Which are the goddess prayed during these days and what do they represent?
Nine days. Durga(removal of EGO), Lakshmi(brings in wealth), and Saraswathi(Knowledge)
What is the sloka chanted for Shayanasamaye Kshamaapanam?
Karacaranakrtam vaak
Guru that teaches holding on to these possessions makes us unhappy and causes pain, giving up makes us happy
Osprey bird and Ramu, the villager
Who is the favorite Gopika of Lord Krishna
Radha
What does River Ganga signify? Give an example of another object/thing that signifies the same as River Ganga?
Knowledge/Fire
What is the farmer festival celebrated in January and what are the different names? Name atleast 4
What is the 5th sloka of Gurustoram?
Cinmayam vyaapi yatsarvam
Teacher that teaches us Forbearance
Earth
What does an avatar mean? When does lord take avatar?
Avatar means coming down. Lord takes avatara whenever dharma is impeded
Who is the little boy who is known for his devotion and faith in Ishwara? Who was his father? Which god came down to protect the little boy?
Prahlada,Hiranyakashipu,Lord Narasimha (Vishnu Avatar)
Which God did Nachiketa meet?
Lord Yama
Ninth Sloka of Suruashtakam
Anarghyani ratnani muktani
Teacher that teaches to be unaffected by the rest of the world and eats when it is hungry regardless of preferences
Python
What are the ten limbs of Lord Vishnu representing?
Brahmin and Veda,Cows,Austerity,Truth,Physical and mental discipline,Faith,Kindness,forbearance,Sacrifice
Names the vedas of Hindu religion
Rig
Atharva
Yajur
Sama
What does a Yagna mean? Give some examples
a ritual sacrifice with a specific objective.