Mahabharat
This teacher of both the Kauravas and Pandavas was a master of archery and warfare
Who is Dronacharya?
Krishna’s biological parents were named this
Who are Vasudeva and Devaki?
Krishna teaches that one should perform their duty without attachment to results. This is called:
What is Karma Yoga?
The first stage of life, focused on learning and discipline, is called this.
What is Brahmacharya?
This warrior, abandoned as a baby, was later known as the son of the sun god, Surya.
Who is Karna?
As a baby, Krishna killed this demon by kicking a cart.
Who is Shakatasura?
Krishna tells Arjuna to surrender completely to him and he will free him from all sins. This is known as:
What is Sharanagati (complete surrender)?
This is the practice of chanting sacred sounds or prayers.
The strongest warrior in the Mahabharata, this Pandava was the son of Vayu, the wind god.
Who is Bhima?
This river is closely associated with Krishna’s childhood and miracles.
What is the Yamuna River?
Krishna explains that all beings are influenced by these three gunas (qualities).
What are Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas?
The consort of Lord Shiva, she takes many forms, including Durga and Kali.
Who is Parvati?
This Pandava’s son, who was only 16 years old, fought bravely against the Kauravas but was ultimately killed.
Who is Abhimanyu?
Krishna’s sister, who was later married to Arjuna.
Who is Subhadra?
When Krishna reveals his cosmic form, Arjuna sees these many heads and arms?
Infinite heads and arms
This goddess represents wisdom, learning and discipline.
Who is Saraswati?
Dronacharya’s son, Ashwatthama, used this deadly weapon on the last night of the war.
What is the Brahmastra?
Krishna’s 16000 wives were the rescued princesses of this demon.
Who is Narakasura?
Krishna says that this single sacred syllable represents him in sound form.
What is Om
The six schools of Hindu philosophy are known collectively as this.
What is Shad Darshana?