Thirukkural/Poetry
Kambaramayanam
Nayanars
General
100
Thirukkural for:
1) It is not right to forget the help rendered by someone but you must forget the harm a person has done to you the next minute.
2) Who wrote Thirukkural?
1) Nandri Marappathu Nandrandru Nandrallathu Andre Marappathu Nandru
2) Thiruvalluvar
100
What is capital of Kosalam?
What is the name of the river that runs through Kosalam?
What is the capital of Vitheham?
1)Ayothi
2)Sarayu Nathi
3)Mithilai
100
Who Am I?
Aanaya Nayanaar
100
What are the three Siva Sinangal?
Veeboothi, Ruthratcham, Panaatchara Manthiram (Namashivaaya)
200
What is the name of the poet who wrote Kathari Veruli?
What village was he from?
1) Somasunthara Pulavar
2) Navaali, in Jaffna Sri Lanka
200
Name of the demoness Rama first fought.
What are the names of her two sons?
Why was Rama hesitant to kill her?
What did Vishvamithrar say?
Thaadaahai
Maarisan Subaahu
He was taught not to kill women
To be a women one must have the appearance and characteristics. Thadahai does not possess these qualities and hence cannot be considered a woman. Therefore it is okay to kill her.
200
How many Nayanars althogether?
How many female Nayanars are there? And what's their name
63 Nayanars
3 Female Nayanars. Their names are Isaignaaniyaar, Kaaraikkaal Aamaiyaar, Mangatkarasiyaar.
200
List 35 Kambaramayanam Characters
300
Meaning for:
1) தொட்டனைத் தூறும் மணற்கேணி மாந்தர்க்குக்
கற்றனைத் தூறும் அறிவு.
Meaning: Water will flow from a well in the sand in proportion to the depth to which it is dug, and knowledge will flow from a man in proportion to his learning.
300
What were the two main reasons that Kooni used against Kaikeki to convince her to make Bharathan king and send Rama away?
1)If Rama becomes king, Kosalai will be more respected and if people come to you for help you will have to go and ask them for wealth and resources.
2) Rama is not your child. So Kehayan is not his grandfather. What makes you think Rama wont go and invade your father's country after he becomes king!
300
What is the story of Murugar Naayanaar?
300
Why do we celebrate Navarathri?
And what is the 10th day called and why?
Destruction of Mahishasuran a demon who had the boon he could only be killed by a woman.
10th day is Vijaya Dasami which means day of Victory. It is the day Mahishasuran was defeated and peace was restored.
400
Thirukkural for:
1) The duty of a son/daughter is to make their father proud....
2) Speak out words after assuring yourself that no other word can defeat it.
3) List 2 chapter names from which you know thirukkural in.
1) Mahan Thanthaikku aatrum uthavi Ivan Thanthai Enotrran Kol Ennumsol
2) Solluha Sollai Pirithorsol Achchollai Vellum Sol Inmai Arinthu
3) Natpu, Marunthu, Kalvi
400
Name two metaphors Rama used when describing Seetha to Hanuman.
Metaphors that Rama gave to Hanuman when he described Seetha:
Hands like Kaanthal flower
Lotus like feet
When Seetha walks it’s even better than a female elephant or swan
400
Enaathi Naathar Naayanar
I run a school where I teach warriors how to fight with their swords.
I had a good friend called Aathisooran.
Even though he ran a school like me, he became jealous and wanted to destroy what I had.
What happened next?
athisooran called Enaanthinaathar for a fight.
Whoever wins will get both schools.
In their first fight, Enaathinaathar was winning so Aathisooran ran away in fear.
As Enaathi Naathar had great respect for Shiva Bakthas and Thiruneeru, Aathisooran came up with a cunning plan.
The next time they fought, Aathisooran disguised himself as a Siva Bakthan and wore Thiruneeru on his forehead. Once Aathisooran moved away from his shield, Enaathi Naathar knew he could not attack Aathisooran. Enaathi Naathar surrendered himself.
Lord Shiva, so pleased with Enaathi Naathar's devotion, blessed him and let him attain moksha.
400
Name this insect in Tamil
Say 2 lines about it in Tamil (Avoid Um's and Ah's)
Vannathi Poochi
500
What is the meaning of the following lines from Kathari Veruli?
கண்ணும் இமையாமல் நித்திரை கொள்ளாமல்
காவல் புரிகின்ற சேவகா – என்றும்
காவல் புரிகின்ற சேவகா
500
1)What were the two main obstacles for Hanuman between Mahendra Malai and Pala Malai? Name them.
2)What is the story behind Mainnaaga Malai and how is it relevant to Hanuman?
1)Mainnaaga Malai and Angaara Thaarai \
2) Mainaaga Malai – saved by Hanuman’s father. When Mainaaga Malai realised Hanuman was passing, he rose from the water and spoke to Hanuman. Mainaaga Malai wanted to look after him and show his hospitality. However Hanuman said he will visit on the way back.
500
I am a very rich Nayanaaar. I could afford to light lamps inside the temple at day and night.
In order to reveal my greatness, Lord Shiva made me poor. I began to work as a labourer to earn money so that I can buy oil to light lamps at the temple.
I even wanted to sell my wife so that I could have enough money to buy the oil. But of course no one accepted this.
I became really desperate and wanted to use my own blood so that I can light the lamps. In that attempt, Lord Shiva caught my arm and blessed me for my devotion. I reached Lord Shiva's feet. Who am I?
Kaliyar Naayanaar
500
Who is this?
Where was he born?
What were his poems about?
Name two texts that he has written.
This is Mahakavi Bharathiyar
He was born in Ettayapuram in Tamil Naadu.
He wrote a lot of poetry and fought for women's rights, India's independance.
Some of his works include Puthiya Aathichoodi, Panchali Sabadam, Pappa Paattu etc.
600
Complete the thirukkural and say its meaning:
1) Theeyavai Theeya Payaththalaal...
2) Say another Thirukkural that uses fire as a simile.
3) Who wrote Thirukkural?
1) Theeyavai Theeyinum Anchappadum
Evil produces more evil. Therefore doung eveil deeds should be feared more than fire.
2) Theeyinaal Suttapun Ullaarun Aarathe Naavinaal Sutta Vadu.
3) Thiruvalluvar
600
Who do you think sparked a chain of events to lead to the death of Ravanan?
Was it
1) Kooni?
2) Soorpanahai?
Support your choice with an explanation
600
Name 10 Nayanars.
Aanaayar, Eripaththar, Kaliyar, Meiporul, Kaariyaar, Apoothi Adigal, Kannappar, Siru thondar, Eripaththar, Kunguliyar, Muruga Naayanaar, Kaaraikkaal Ammaiyaar, Kaariyaar, Isaignaaniyaar etc.
600
Name the Dasavathaaram (10 Incarnations) of Lord Vishnu.
In Hinduism we have gods who create, protect and destroy. What are their names and what is their duty?
Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Marasimhan, Vamana, Parasurama, Rama, Balarama, Krishna, Kalki
Brahma - Creation
Vishnu - Protection
Shiva - Destruction