Annamaya Koshas
What does the word "Anna" Mean?
Food
What does the word "Prana" mean
Life
What is most important for any successful person regarless of whether they are a poet, painter, scientist etc.
Noble Character
Name the magazine that was written, edited and published by Swami?
Sanathana Sarathi
Where should i look for faults instead?
Within myself or oneself
Another Name for your Body is ________________
Shrine, Mandir or Temple
What is the primary function of Pranamaya Kosha
Life sheath is referred to as vibration as it is responsible for the movement of the body
Physical Body is unable to survive without the “Prana”
Unites the Mind and Body
How can one reshape their character according to Swami
By cultivating Noble qualities
Which two noble characters where mentioned as examples of people whose habits changed and character refined
Ratnakara (Theif) to Valmiki
Angulimala
Each little Act is an offering to ________
GOD
Name the 5 Elements
Air, Space, Water, Fire, Earth
Name any 3 senses of Knowledge (Gnanendriyas)
Tvak (to feel); Jivha (to taste); Grahna (to smell); Shotra (to hear); Chakshu (to see)
Name 2 examples that Swami shared as people with good character who we remember even today?
Buddha, Jesus Christ, Sankaracharya, and Vivekananda
What is the best method to retain good that is learnt from reading? either spiritual text or lives of great saints
That which is seen, heard, or read must be put into practice in actual life. Without this, reading is mere waste of time.
People are creatures of_______________
Character
OR
Habits
What are the elements of a healthy plate? Refer to myplate.gov picture exercise
Fruits, Grain, Dairy, Vegetables and Protein
Name the 4 elements of mind(antahkarana)
Mind; Intellect; Subconscious; Ego
Name any 3 characters that bestow a flawless character to any person
Love, patience, forbearance, steadfastness, and charity
What benefit does one get from reading about the lives of saints and sages?
revel in thoughts of God should strive to read only the life histories of saints and sages and books that help the contemplation of the divine
Draw inspiration
Put some ideas to practice
How should one treat their body?
Not be overly attached to the body
Take care of the body as a vehicle to realize the divine within you
What does Annamaya Kosha Consist of?
skin, flesh, fat, bones, organs, tissues and filth
Name the 5 Pranas
Udana; Prana; Samana; Apana; Vyana
How are habits formed according to Swami?
Share one Good Habit you have and one Bad Habit that you want to get rid of?
Hundred little deeds that we indulge in everyday becomes a habit.
What quality should one cultivate to become a Mahatma(Great Soul)
Cultivate Sama Drishti (Equal Vision)
Do not look for faults in others
What is the easiest way to realize the Higher Self?
By Offering Selfless Service