Group 1
What is the significance of the day April 24 2011
Swami’s Samadhi Day (the day he left his physical body)
What is the easiest way to reach God
Namasmarana (chanting of the Lord’s name)
Who composed this verse “Bhaja Govindam Bhaja Govindam, Govindam Bhaja Mudhamate” (+ story = 300 pts)
Adi Shankara - While walking with his disciples, they came across an old man who was reciting the rules of grammar, saying “dukrnj karane dukrnj karane”; When Shankara asked what he was doing, the old man replied that he was learning Sanskrit grammar so that he could teach it to support his family financially. Shankara composed this verse saying, “O Fool! When the time of death approaches, the rules of grammar will not save you. Contemplate on Govinda instead!”
Name the 4 yugas
Sathya, Treta, Dwapara, Kali
The first Bhajan group was started by Swami when he was a child.
Pandhari Bhajan Mandal
Where is Swami’s Birthplace?
Sathya Sai Baba was born in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh, India.
We must practice these to save our resources to help the less fortunate.
Ceiling on desires
Based on “We think what we eat”, how does food affect us?
Food affects our thoughts, mind, and behaviour.
What are the 3 Guna’s (+ meanings for 200 pts)
Sattva (goodness, harmonious), Rajas (passion, movement), and Tamas (laziness, inertia)
Where was Swami’s only overseas trip made?
East Africa (Kenya, Uganda)
What was the first Bhajan taught by Swami (+ meaning = 200 pts)
Manasa Bhajare Gurucharanam: O mind! Meditate on the Lotus Feet of the Lord! That alone will help you to sail across the turbulent sea called life
Who were King Dasharatha’s 3 wives?
Queens Kausaulya, Sumitra & Kaikeyi
Where is God present?
Everywhere, God is present in every person, animal, nature, etc.
The woman who took care of Swami.
Smt. Karanam Subbamma
Fill in the blanks “Help ever, ______”
Hurt never
True or false - Sheshamma Raju was the grandfather of Sathya
False - Kondamma Raju
What is the name of Swami’s Biography
Sathyam, Shivam, Sundaram
What are the 5 D’s?
Dedication, Devotion, Discipline, Discrimination, and Determination
Swami's avatar declaration date
20th October, 1940
What was the original name of Puttaparthi? (200+ for meaning)
Gollapaali: Village of Cows
What are the 5 human values ( + Sanskrit names for 200 pts)
Truth, love, peace, right conduct, non-violence,
Sathya, Dharma, Shanthi, Prema, and Ahimsa
What are 3 promises made to his mother, Easwaramma
A school in Puttaparthi
A hospital (particularly for women)
Clean drinking water
Staying in Puttaparthi
The end goal of all spiritual practices.
Transformation, Liberation (Moksha)
What was the first divine power that Baba showed in the school?
Swami was punished for talking, and the teacher couldn't get out of his chair until Swami sat down.
What do Daiva Preethi, Papa Bheeti, and Sangha Neethi mean?
love of God, fear of sin, and morality in society.