Indian Inventions
Which number was developed and used first as a number?
Zero
One of the holiest Hindu temples is the Kashi Vishwanath temple. To which God is this temple dedicated?
Shiva
What does shiva cutting Ganesh's head signify?
Removal of ignorance (ego)
What does HSS stand for?
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh.
Sushruta was known for?
Surgery
One of the important temples in South India is the Meenakshi Sundareshwar temple. In which city is this located?
Madurai
What does Ganesh's new head of elephant signify?
He got enlightened and got access to divine qualities
Name at least 3 Family Shakhas in Dallas North Vibhag (Other than Maitri)
Chetna, Jagruti, Unnati, Prerna, Pragathi, Prayag
Which number system did India develop and which century?
The binary number system was developed in 3rd or 2nd century.
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is dedicated to which deity?
Lord Vishnu
What does story of GANESH signify?
Its symbolic story for getting freedom from Head which signifies Ego and getting a new head which signify union with the divine. This is a story of enlightenment
Who is the founder of Sangh? FULL NAME ONLY
Parama Pujaneeya Sri Dr. Keshava Rao Baliram Hedgevar (Dr. Ji).
Who invented mathematics in India?
Mathematician Bhāskara
Tungnath Temple is situated in which Indian city?
Chamoli
Why is 10th day called ANANT chaturdashi?
This process ever continues. Where human being are striving to become enlightened or acquire all divine qualities or become one with divine
When was HSS USA registered as a 501 c(3) organization in USA?
1989.
Which empire developed Chess in India?
Chess was developed during the Gupta empire in the 6th century
The Gadkalika Devi temple is located in which city?
Ujjain
What divine qualities Ganesh reveals (name at least 5)?
Small eyes - focus on your divine goal
Big Head - think impersonal (greatest good)
Big Ears - Listen more then you speak
Trunk - Ability to do deep contemplation and go indepth
Modak - Being in Joy
Mushak - Mastery over mind (freedom from unnecessary thoughts)
What year was HSS formed and which city and Country?
1940, Mombasa, Kenya