Swami Basic Facts
When is Swami’s birthday?
Nov 23, 1926
Name the 6 Shadruips
Mada, Moha, Lobha, Krodha, Kama, Matsarya
Who were the four sons of King Dasaratha?
Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata, and Satrughna
What does Yagna mean?
Ritual done in front of a sacred fire, often with mantras
What is an Astra?
A weapon that has spiritual powers
What was Baba’s ashram name?
Prashanti Nilayam
What does Shadruips mean?
The Six Enemies of the Mind
What characteristic did Rama display? (ex. noble, discipline)
Unwavering devotion to duty and truth
What was Vishwamitra wish to Rama?
Punish these Rakshasas and save the Yagna
What goes up, but never comes down?
Your age!
What is the original name of Puttaparthi?
Gollapalli
Who has control of the Shadruips?
You!!
Who was Vasishtha?
The preceptor of Ayodhya kings (teacher)
What was the name of the forest they met a Rakshasi, Tataki? (Hint, this was the first Rakshasi mentioned in the story)
Dandaka forest
What does 'Vakrathunda' mean?
The One who has a large trunk
What was the birth name of Sathya Sai Baba?
Sathyanarayana Raju
Which Shadruips does this statement show? “My cousin is proud of having the highest marks in her class.”
Mada
At the court, what was the order of the peoples' feet he touched first to last. (Hint: There are 4 individuals in total)
His mother, His father, Preceptor, Sage
Who else went with Rama on this quest? (Hint: 2 people)
Lakshmana and Sage Vishwamitra
What are the top two most populated cities in Canada?
Toronto and Montreal
One miracle recalls Swami throwing jasmine flowers on the ground. What did the flowers spell?
Sai Baba in Telugu
How can one overcome the Shadruips as a Sai Devotee?
Practise the 5 Human Values.
Why did Rama not listen to Lakshmana's request on returning to Ayodhya after protecting the Yagnas?
His father asked them to follow the instructions of the sage
What killed Subahu and drove Maricha away to a distance of a thousand Yojanas to the sea?
The powerful Astras that they let go
What was Rama and Lakshmana's task when Vishavamitra was performing his Yagna?
Stop any interference by the Rakshasas!