Dayanand
What was Maharshi Dayanand’s birth name?
Moolshankar
Name all four Vedas.
Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda
How many principles of Arya Samaj are there?
10
What does "Dwij" mean? Give an Example
Born twice
On which night did Maharshi Dayanand experience his awakening (when he began to question the true nature of God)?
Maha Shivratri / Bodh Ratri
In which city did Maharshi Dayanand meet his Guru, Virjanand Ji?
Mathura
To which Rishis were the Vedas revealed?
Agni Rishi, Vayu Rishi, Aditya Rishi, and Angira Rishi
How many times should Sandhya be performed in a day?
Twice – at sunrise and sunset
What does "Acharya" mean?
Teacher of behavior first
Translate the phrase “Ekam Sadvipra Bahudha Vadanti.”
There is one God, and learned people call Him by many names.
Name any three books written by Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati.
Examples: Satyarth Prakash, Sanskar Vidhi, Rigvedadi Bhashya Bhumika, Rigved Bhashya
According to the Vedas, what are the three eternal entities?
The soul (Jiva), God (Ishvar), and Prakriti (Nature)
Name the five daily duties called Panch Mahayajnyas.
Brahmayajnya, Devyajnya, Pitriyajnya, Balivaishwadeva Yajnya, and Atithi Yajnya
How many assassination attempts were made on Rishi Dayanand?
17
List the five Yamas (self-restraints).
Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Brahmacharya, Aparigraha
What Guru Dakshina did Guru Virjanand Ji ask from Maharshi Dayanand?
To reform society, spread true Vedic knowledge, and dispel the darkness of ignorance.
What are the four Purusharthas (goals of life) taught in Vedic philosophy?
Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha
Why do we say “Swaha” when offering ahutis during havan?
Swaha” (from “Su” + “Aha”) means “well said” or “I agree with what has just been recited in the mantra.
What phrase from the presentation means “Keep moving forward”?
Charaiveti Charaiveti!
According to the Vedas, what are the three types of debt (Rina) that every person must repay during their life?
(Deva Rina – debt to God/nature, Rishi Rina – debt to teachers/sages, Pitri Rina – debt to parents/ancestors)
Which mantras did Maharshi Dayanand recite before passing away?
The Ishvar Stuti, Prarthana, and Upasana mantras, along with “Om.”
Explain why the Vedas are called “Apaurusheya.”
Because they are not of human origin; they are eternal knowledge revealed to Rishis, not written by any person.
According to Maharshi Patanjali, what are the eight limbs of Yoga?
Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi
What is the purpose/benefits of Meditation?
open ended....
How many identifiers (ling) of the soul are there? (Bonus: +200 if you can list them all.)
Six – Iccha, Dvesha, Prayatna, Sukha, Dukha, Jnyana