Swami's Teachings
What is the ultimate goal of Navavidha Bhakthi?
A. Develop a good character
B. Chanting God’s name loudly
C. Installing the Divine in the heart and experiencing union
D. Studying scriptures extensively
C. Installing the Divine in the heart and experiencing union
Dussehra or Vijayadasami celebrates _________
a. Lord Ram's victory over Ravana & Lanka
b. Goddess Durga gaining victory over Mahisha
c. Both a and b
d. Birth of Rama
c. Both a and b
Complete the following:
Follow the Master…..
Follow the Master, Face the Devil, Fight to the End, Finish the Game
1. Loka Mangala Siddhaye 2. Uttishthottishtha Partheesha 3.Uttishtha Karunaapoorna 4.Uttishtha Jagateepatey
Which is the correct order for the above?
a. 3,1,2,4
b. 2,4,3,1
c. 2,3,4,1
d. 3,4,2,1
2,4,3,1
2. Uttishthottishtha Partheesha
4.Uttishtha Jagateepatey
3.Uttishtha Karunaapoorna
1. Loka Mangala Siddhaye
Mention one lesson that Lord Vishnu wanted to teach Sage Narada
That sincerity in devotion is more important than time spent in remembering God, OR
Quality of devotion is better than Quantity of devotion, OR
Even if we remember God with thankfulness once or twice in a day, it is rewarding enough and confers us with great peace. We do not need to give up our worldly duties, but when we do them with God’s name on our lips, we will invite the grace of God upon us.
What is the translation of Janthunaam Nara Janma Dhurlabham?
Man is the pinnacle of God’s creation
What is Makara Sankranti?
Sankranti is a festival where we give our thanks to the Sun and acknowledge the sun’s journey towards the north
Humanness means ____ __ ______ _____ and _______?
Humanness means unity in thought, word and deed
In the shivopasanamantra, chant or say the line that comes after this:
Paramaya Namah, Paramalingaya Namah
Paramaya Namah, Paramalingaya Namah
Etathsomasya suryasya sarva-lingagg sthapayati panimantram pavitram
In the story “Drawing God” why did the painter’s attempts to capture the portrait of Krishna keep failing ? Who finally helped him and what was the solution?
The God’s face keeps changing and it is impossible to recreate the exact image on portraits
Sage Narada helped him by asking him to carry a mirror instead - only this could capture the exact replica of the God
Explain the deeper meaning of the Sudarshana Chakra as described in the play, beyond it being a weapon.
It represents the divine vision—when the devotee looks toward God and God’s grace turns toward the devotee, forming a cycle of connection and awareness
We celebrate the festival of Rama Navami. What does the word Navami mean?
a. Birthday
b. 9th day after a full moon
c. 9th day after a no moon
d. Both b and c
d. Both b and c
Sathyam ______ ______ _______
Speak the truth, Speak sweetly
Sathyam Bruyat, Priyam Bruyat
Which deity is mentioned in both the Ganapathi Prarthana and the morning prayer?
Karagare vaste Lakshmi, Kara madhye saraswathi
Goddess Saraswathi
What is the similarity between Prahlada and the milkmaid from the milkmaid and pandit story?
They both had faith in the name of the lord and chanted "Om Namo Narayana"
What was the name of the first drama /play that Swami wrote?
“Cheppinattu Chestara?”, meaning “Do deeds follow the words?”
What does Guru Poornima celebrate?
a. Giving thanks to Sage Vyasa and all our teachers
b. Celebrating a full moon
c. Celebrating Swami as a guru
d. Celebrating parents as first teachers
a. Giving thanks to Sage Vyasa and all our teachers
Complete the following:
Body is like ____
______________
_______________
_______________
_______________
Body is like a water bubble
Mind is like a mad monkey
Don't follow the body
Don't follow the mind
Follow the conscience
In the morning prayer slokam, which deity is sitting at the base of your palm, and what does it mean?
Karamule tu govinda, It is Govinda who sits at the base of your palm, who is the protector of all beings.
What does the crocodile in Gajendra’s story symbolize in our daily life?
It represents attachment, desires, and worldly pulls that drag us down into samsara.
What did Swami do after declaring his avatarhood?
He sang “Manasa bhajare guru charanam Dustara Bhava sagara tharanam”, meaning meditate on the feet of the Guru in thy mind, which will take you across the turbulent sea of samsara - worldly existence.
Our centre observes Sivarathri. What is the significance of this day?
a. Auspicious night for a seeker to practice the control of their mind and senses
b. The night Shiva drank the Hala-Hala poison, symbolizing the way to rise above worldly senses
c. It is an auspicious day commemorating the union of Shiva and Parvati
d. It is the 14th day of Shukla Paksha
a. Auspicious night for a seeker to practice the control of their mind and senses
What does this quote mean?
Aham aham iti saakshat, atma rupena bhathi
All thoughts stemming from the feeling that I am atma
1. kartum mahōtsukatayā praviśanti bhaktāha 2. ādāya divya kusumāni manōharāṇi 3. śree satya sāyi bhagavan tava suprabhātam 4. śreepāda poojana vidhim bhavadanghrimoolē
Which is the correct order for the above?
a. 3,1,2,4
b. 2,4,1, 3
c. 2,3,4,1
d. 3,4,2,1
b. 2,4,1,3
2. ādāya divya kusumāni manōharāṇi
4. śreepāda poojana vidhim bhavadanghrimoolē
1. kartum mahōtsukatayā praviśanti bhaktāha
3. śree satya sāyi bhagavan tava suprabhātam
In the Rasleela when does Krishna multiply for the Gopikas?
The moment each Gopika has reached complete detachment from the world, from all bonds and desires. Their hearts and minds are filled entirely with only Krishna, and He manifests for each of them, giving them the bliss of merging completely with Him