Shakha Agnyas
What is the most common Ajna in Shakha?
Sangh Daksha
Om sarve bhavantu sukhinah..
Sarve bhavantu sukhinaḥ
Sarve santu nirāmayāḥ
Sarve bhadrāṇi paśyantu
Mā kaścid duḥkha-bhāg bhavet.
What is the meaning of the word 'Yoga'
To unite -- root is Yuj
What is the 'Atman' according to the Gita?
Options: A) The physical body | B) The mind and thoughts | C) Emotions and feelings D) The eternal soul or true Self
Correct Answer: D) The eternal soul or true Self
Discussion Prompt: What fears disappear knowing your Self can't be harmed?
Concerns to keep in mind while using AI tools for sangh work?
1.Overdependence-AI can assist in all five aspects of Sangh work, but care must be taken that Karyakartas do not become overly dependent.
2.Hallucinations-AI models are extremely good at producing convincing content, but some of it may be inaccurate.These tools should be used when the task is straightforward or when the Karyakarta has sufficient background to validate the output
What is called to move 90 degrees to left
Vama Vrata
Vāsudevaṃ sutaṃ devaṃ
Kansa-chanūra-mardanam..
Devakī-paramānandaṃ Kṛṣṇaṃ vande jagad-gurum
What is the ultimate objective of Yoga?
Samadhi
Question: "What does 'Vairagya' mean in the Gita?"
Options: A) Complete renunciation | B) Detachment from fruits of action | C) Avoiding all pleasure | D) Emotional numbness
Correct Answer: B) Detachment from fruits of action
Discussion Prompts:
What was the specific spiritual name or title that Sri Sarada Devi (the Holy Mother) used for Sister Nivedita?
A. Lokmata C. Yutindrini
B. Shikhandi D. Khokhi
D. Khokhi
Sri Sarada Devi, the Holy Mother found her full English name too long and difficult to pronounce. She told Nivedita, "My child, I cannot pronounce such a big name, I shall call you Khooki," which translates to "small child" or "baby girl" in Bengali.
What is called when you march in place
Mittakal
Shuklāmbaradharam Vishnum
Shashivarnam Chaturbhujam..
Prasanna Vadanam Dhyayet
Sarva Vighnopashantaye.
What are four types of Yoga?
Karma, Bhakti, Gnana and Raja Yoga
Question: "What does 'Abhyasa' mean in the Gita?"
Options: A) Spontaneous awakening | B) Occasional effort | C) Natural talent D) Constant practice |
Correct Answer: D) Constant practice
Discussion Prompts:
-------- is one of the oldest writing systems, having been used in the Indian subcontinent and Central Asia . The ------- is the ancestor of all surviving Indic scripts in South East Asia.
Brahmi .
The "mother of scripts." First widely attested in Ashoka’s Edicts (3rd century BCE). Variants like Tamil-Brahmi may date to the 6th century BCE.
Due to differences in cultures, regions’ Brahmi script was evolved into different types depending on the region.
To come together in one line ordered by height
Ek Shaha Sampada
Yadaa yadaa hi dharmasya glaanir bhavati bhaarata..
Abhyuthaanam adharmasya tadaatmaanam srujaamyaham
Eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga
Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayam,
Prathyahara, Dharana, Dhyan, Samadhi
Question: "How does the Gita describe the mind?"
Options: A) Easy to control | B) Naturally peaceful | C) Restless and difficult to control | D) Unimportant
Correct Answer: C) Restless and difficult to control
Discussion Prompt:
What are the implications of the Advaita-Dvaita divide?
1. Philosophical Debates: The schism led to centuries of intellectual discourse among scholars, enriching Hindu thought but also creating factionalism. 2. Sectarian Divisions: Distinct sects emerged based on allegiance to these philosophies, influencing religious practices and rituals. 3. Social Implications: The divide shaped caste hierarchies and social structures within Hindu communities. 4. Spiritual Practices: While Advaita emphasizes introspection and knowledge, Dvaita prioritizes devotion and surrender to God.
Agnya to divide the group into three
Gana amshabhag
Karmanye vadhikaraste ma phaleshu kadachana..
Ma karmaphalaheturbhur ma te sango ‘stv akarmani
Bandhas or body locks are three main energy locks. This one is applied at the throat.
Jalandhar Bandha
Question: "What is 'Moha' according to the Gita?"
Options: A) Delusion | B) Confusion | C) Spiritual ignorance | D) All of the above
Correct Answer: D) All of the above
Discussion Prompts:
• What delusions operate in your life?
• How to dispel confusion with clarity?
According to Yoga Sutra 1.12, what are the two primary methods for achieving the mastery or complete control of the mind's modifications?
A. Study (Svadhyaya) F. Austerity(Tapas)
B. Non-attachement (Vairagya)
C. Practice (Abhasya)
D.Concentration (Dharna)
E. Breath Control (Pranayam)
B. Non-attachement (Vairagya)
C. Practice (Abhasya)-
While abhyāsa builds new positive habits, vairāgya is the discipline that keeps you from becoming entangled in the charms and temptations of the world.