The Secret of Happiness
What is the real goal of life according to Hinduism?
To be permanently happy or Moksha or Freedom
Which saint broke his tusk to continue writing the Mahabharata?
Lord Ganesha.
What was Swami Chinmayananda’s birth name?
Balakrishna Menon.
Which festival celebrates the victory of good over evil with lights?
Diwali or Deepavali.
What is Indian music traditionally called?
Samgita.
What controls how and when we experience the happiness inside us?
Our mind.
Who compiled the Vedas?
Veda Vyasa.
What newspaper did Balan write for?
The National Herald
Who is the young prince whose devotion is celebrated during Holi?
Prahlāda.
Name two emotions (Rasas) expressed in Indian classical dance.
Happiness, anger, sorrow, courage, compassion, wonder, serenity, disgust, or fear.
What should we manage in order to access the happiness already within?
Our likes and dislikes in the mind.
What Sanskrit word meaning “Truth” is the root for the word "Saint"?
Sat.
What was Balan's pen name at the newspaper?
Mochi.
What inner battle does Diwali symbolize?
The victory of knowledge over ignorance within ourselves.
What two systems of classical Indian music exist?
Hindustani (North India) and Carnatic (South India).
What is the proper technique to reach permanent happiness?
Managing the mind by living good values.
What is the tradition of transferring knowledge from teacher to student called?
Guru-Shishya Parampara.
What does Chinmaya mean?
Knowledge.
Which Goddess is worshiped during Diwali for wealth and prosperity?
Goddess Lakshmi.
What ancient healing science is based on balancing mind, body, and spirit?
Ayurveda.
What awesome secret did the Rishis reveal?
Our true nature is permanent happiness.
What is the meaning of the word "Veda"?
To know.
What is Chinmaya Mission's motto?
To give maximum happiness to maximum people for maximum time.
What are some values that Holi teaches us?
Faith, Truth, Compassion, Forgiveness, Non-Violence, Contentment, Devotion.
What does Surya Namaskar mean and in what context do we hear that phrase?
Sun Salutation and Yoga.