Ramayana
Why did Rama kill Vali?
To teach Vali a lesson and to bring justice to Sugriva (Rama's friend)
What did Dronacharya ask from Ekalavya?
His thumb
Who was the author of Srimad Bhagavatam, and who narrated it?
Sri Veda Vyasa wrote it, and Sukadev Goswami Maharaj narrated it to Pariksit Maharaj.
Who is the father of Aswatthama?
Dronacharya?
How many chapters does the Krsna book have?
90
Who lifted the bow before the swayamvara?
Sīta
Who were the two people born from the fire?
Dristadyumna and Draupadi
Which canto is Prahlad Maharaj's story in?
7th canto
Who does Dhritarastra ask his question to in dharma-kshetre kuru-kshetre?
Sanjaya
Where did the first Ratha yatra happen outside India? What year?
San Francisco, California, 1967
This character from the Ramayana is revered for his unflinching devotion and played a crucial role in finding Sita.
Hanuman
Which character's two lives were elaborated in Mahabharata?
Amba/Sikhandi
18,000 slokas
Who was the Bhagavad Gita first spoken to?
The sun god Vivasvan
Who was the reason for Krsna leaving this material world?
A hunter named Jara
What weapon did Rama use to kill Ravana?
The Brahmastra
Which character married a heavenly being?
Santanu Maharaja
Which canto is mostly about self-realization?
Canto 2
This type of yoga highlighted in the Bhagavad Gita emphasizes devotion and surrender. What is it?
Bhakti Yoga
What was the first ISKCON temple that Prabhupad established in India? What year?
ISKCON Juhu Beach, Mumbai, 1966
Who cursed Ravana and caused his downfall?
It was the curse of Vedavati.
What are the five qualities/powers of the five Pandava brothers?
Yudhisthira - Truthfulness
Bhima - Strength
Arjuna - Archery
Nakula - Beauty
Sahadeva - Wisdom
What was the oldest Purana?
Matsya-purana (reference from Srimad-Bhagavatam, Canto 1, Chapter 1)
What are the 5 different ways a devotee can love the Supreme Personality of Godhead?
- Passive state (santa-rasa)
- Active state
- Friend (sakhya-rasa)
- Parent (vatsalya-rasa)
- Conjugal lover (madhurya-rasa)
What is the guru-parampara of Srila Prabhupada (five gurus)?
Prabhupad
Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Thakur
Gaura Kishore Das Babaji
Bhaktivinoda Thakur
Jagannath Das Babaji