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Kalas?
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1. What is Veda in brief for a person who is n The expression Veda comes from the root phrase "Vi with reference to Hinduscripture, the declaration den authoritative fundamental scriptures of the Hinduism. The Veda is alienated into four great scriptures, whicl
i. The Rig-Veda ii. The Yajur-Veda iii. The Sama-Veda iv. The Atharva-Veda Each of these Vedas consists of four components,nam
i. The Mantra-Samhitas (hymns). ii. The Brahmanas (explanations of Ma iii. The Aranyakas (philosophical interpr iv. The Upanishads (The essence or the
This mode of division of the each Vedas into four par The Mantra portions of the Vedas namely the Mantra accomplishing the material prosperity in this life and consisting of prayers, hymns and incantations address intentional. This Mantra-Samhita hymns of the Vedas first of the four Ashramas or orders of life) who lives
The Brahmana portions guide people to perform sacri prescribed Mantras, giving explanations in the prose portion is suitable for the householder Grihastha or ho Ashramas or orders of life)
The Aranyakas are the mystical manuscripts which The Aranyakas are intended for the Vanaprasthas her namely Vanaprastha (one who are in the third half of
1. RIGVEDA: (Rk - hymn or verse) is the very anci B.C.E. and completed about 900 B.C.E. This (volumes) containing a total of 1,028 hymns deities of thom are namely:
o Indra- (c. 250 hymns) powerful warri who hindered the fertile flow of the w o Agni- (c. 200 hymns) god offire o Soma, god of the intoxicating drink o Mitra and Varuna-whose main conce
order of the cosmos o Rudra- a fearsome and destructive de
2. SAMAVEDA : (saman-chant songs)a script ofcl at the sacrificial rituals. Largely derived from
3. YAJURVEDA: (yajus - verbal ritual formula moc
the techniques of the sacrifice. The Yajur-Veda is divided into two branches o The Sukla Yajur or Vajasaneya Veda o The Krishna Yajur or Tattiriya Veda.
4. ATHARAVEDA: (named for a priestly family, th and magical charms which are less directly at

ew to this subject? "- to know. The term Veda denotes knowledge. Hence otes a book of knowledge. The Vedas are the
) are namely;
Lely:
ntras or rituals). 'etations of the rituals). knowledge portion of the Vedas).
ts is to go well with the four stages in a person's life: -Samhitas are hymns in praise of the Vedic God for happiness hereafter. They are musical verses or hymns ed to a variety of Vedic deities, both personal and
are useful for the Brahmacharis (one who are in the in purity and studies the Veda, first quarter of life).
ficial rituals mentioned in Vedas. These are the
forms, to execute Yajna (sacrifice). The Brahmana buseholder (one who are in the second half of the four
provide philosophical explanations of the Vedic rituals. mits who get ready themselves for taking Sannyasa
the four Ashramas or orders of life) books
ent and most important,dating from at least 1,200 Rig Veda is divided into ten mandalas or "cycles" concentrated on to various deities. Most important
or god and executioner of Vrtra--the demon-serpent Waters
2rn was the protection of rta, the sacred and divine
ity has links with the later Shiva
hants used by one of the Brahman priests who controls
books eight and nine of the RigVeda.
lerately a hymns) the increasing emphasis here is on
e Atharvans) a later compilation of complete hymns tached to the domestic sacrificial rituals.

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Vedic Concepts There are two basic concepts underlying the Vedas
o Satya (truth) o Rta (eternal order) and every God or Goddess exemplifies and represents t Vedic theism is based on moral values which may be u
2. What do you mean by the terms the Srutiar
Sruti and Smriti are the two authoritative foundation of Smriti signifys what is remembered. Sruti is revelation
Sruti is unswerving experience. Great Rishis heard the of them for the advantage of posterity. These accounts authoritative. Smriti is a reminiscence of those experiel The Smritis also are manuscripts of the sages, but not
The Smritis (Dharma Sastra)
The Smritis (secondary scriptures) are the earliest sacre Sanatana-Varnasrama-Dharma. The Smritis enhance a Vidhis of the Vedas. The Smriti is established and base the authority of the Sruti. It lays down the laws which Dharma Sastras are the law books of Hindu traditions v (scriptures) serve as the custodian of the Vedas. The Sr to guide the public to regulate the manners and custom four stages of life) are undoubtedly specified in these n The aim and objective of the Smritis are to guide the p There are eighteen main Smritis (Dharma Sastras)out o
1. Manu Smriti -The Laws of Manu are intended 2. Yajnavalkya Smriti - The laws of Yajnavalkya 3. Parasara Smriti - The laws of Parasara are fort
The other fifteen Smritis (Dharma Sastras) are namely;
Vishnu Smriti Daksha Smriti Samvarta Smriti Vyasa Smriti Harita Smriti Satatapa Smriti Vasishtha Smriti Yama Smriti Apastamba Smriti 10. Gautama Smriti 11. Devala Smriti 12. Sankha-Likhita Smriti 13. Usana Smriti 14. Atri Smriti 15. Saunaka. Smriti
3. What are the sixteen sanskars mentioned in
The sixteen sanskars mentioned in the Vedas must bec with havan for every sanskar with the prescribed Ved performed in Satayuga, Dwaparayuga,and tretha yuga

hese two ideas. pheld in a non-theistic way.
d the Smriti mentioned in Hinduism ?
Hinduism. Sruti factually denotes what is heard, and and Smriti is convention.
eternal truths of Hindu religion and left an evidence comprise the Vedas. Therefore, Sruti is the chief nces. Thus, Smriti is the secondary authoritative. he ultimate authority
cd law-codes of the Hindu religion related with the ld give explanation to the ritualistic orders called :d on the Sruti of the Vedas. The Smriti supplements regulate Hindu traditions and commitments. while Smriti, as whole covers all Hindu Sastras nritis consists of set down rules, regulations and laws s of the community.The duties of Varnasramas (the hanuscripts. ublic and to make them perfect and free. f which the most important Smritis are as follows;
for the Satya Yuga are for Treta Yuga he Kali Yuga
the Vedas?
'arried out ritually under assistance of a learned Guru ic mantras. These sixteen sanskars are said to be 1. The sixteen sanskars are namely;

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4.
1) Garbhdhan Sanskar - performed just after mai
2) Punsvan sanskar - performed just after pre: 3) Seemantonnayan sanskar -in 4th, 6th or in 4) Jaatkaram Sanskar just after birth of a baby 5) Naamkaran sanskar -after 101 days of birth i. 6) Nishkraman sanskar - when the mother and ba
travel or to go anywhere. 7) Annprasahn sanskar - in the 6th month of th
sanskarthe baby is allo
been taking milk/water 8) Churakaram sanskar (Mundan sanskar) -in the fiu 9) Karanvedh sanskar - ear piercing ceremony. 10) Upnayan sanskar -allowing baby to go Sch 11) Vedaarambh sanskar - to start study of Vedas i 12) Samavartan sanskar - the baby has attained thi
fourteen years. 13) Vivah sanskar - marriage ceremony. 14) Vanprasth sanskar - in the age of 51 plus. 15) Sanyas sanskar - in the age of 75 plus or at any ag 16) Anteshti sanskar - when death comes. This
What are the Ashta siddhis and where is it me
According to Patanjali Yoga Darshan Sutra 3/45,the Asht
5.
l) Annima 2) Laghima 3) Mahima 4) Praapti 5) Prakamya 6) Vashitva 7) Ishitatva 8) Satya Sankalpa
What are the eight vasus?
There are eight vasus in Vedas which are non-alive matte
6.
1) Agni (fire)
2) Prithivi(earth)
3) Vaayucair)
4) Antriksh (space) 5) Dyuhu (light emitting heavenly bodies) 6) jala (water) 7) Nakshtr (planetary world) planets(nakshatra). 8) Chandrma.(moon)
What are the three lokas mentioned in Vedas?
The three lokas mentioned in Vedas are namely;
1. Dyu loka (celestial bodies emitting ligh 2. Antariksh loka (space) 3. Prithvi loka (the earth)

riage and before pregnancy to have a good baby. gnancy of second or third month. 8th month of pregnancy.
i.e., the same day. n which name of the baby is announced. by comes out of the house. In the 3rd or 4th month to
e baby after birth on the same day of birth. In this wed to take solid food because up to 5th month baby had only.
st orthird year.
bol, first time.
n 6 to 8 years. 2 knowledge of Vedas. It is performed in the age of
ge when anyone becomes ascetic.
sanskar is of dead body which is cremation.
ntioned?
a siddhis are namely;

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7. What are the names of six Shastras?
Names of six shastras are also termed Darshan.They ar
1) Yoga shastra 2) Sankhya shastra 3) Vedhanta shastra 4) Nyaya shastra 5) Vaisheshika shastra 6) Mimansa shastra
8. What is the reason to include garlic in small
The main reason of including garlic in small amount in
properties of garlic underground bulb.
The beneficial qualities of Garlic are namely; 1) It is beneficial o cure indigestion 2) It is beneficial to cure constipation and piles 3) It is beneficial to cures diabetes. 4) It is beneficial to control high blood pressure. 5) It is beneficial to kill germs of stomach. 6) It is beneficial to control obesity 7) It is beneficial in common cold 8) It is beneficial in urine problem. 9) It is eneficial to fever and brings down the bod 10) It is beneficial to loss of appetite 11) It is beneficial to kidney problem 12) It is beneficial to Treatment of boils, acne etc
9. Explain whether am I,"That' that is whethe
No, you are not that, that is, a soul can never be God. A namely, Non-alive Prakriti, alive Soul and Almighty G each other.
10. Can you give me the list of pedigree of Sri R
The lineage ancestry of Sri Rama is mentioned in Valn from Satyayuga. The family tree is that, Sri Rama was the first king of this earth. Then Ikshwaku was the son Prathu, Trishanku, Dhundumar, Yuvnashva, Mandhata Sagar, Asmanj, Anshuman, Dileep, Bhagirath, Kakutst Sudershan, Agnivarna, Sheeghrag, Maru, Prashushurul and then Sri Rama, Lakshman, Bharatha, Shathrugnha
11. What is the name of Ravan's father
i The name of Ravan's father was Vishrva muni.
12. Can you Get me the names of sixteen Kalas'
The names of sixteen Kalas according to Yajurvedam
i. Ichha ii. pranna iii. shradha
iv. prithivee

e namely;
amount in vegetarian food?
daily food is the benefit of the ayurvedic medicinal
ly temperature
Soul equivalent to God?
According to Vedas, there are three eternal matters rod and these three matters are always separate from
ama the king of Ayodhya?
niki Ramayana starting right from Bhagwan Manu ; born in Ikshwaku family. Manu was supposed to be of Manu. Then Kukshi, Vikukshi, Bann, Anrannya, , Susandhi, Dhruvsandhi, Prasenjit, Bharat, Asit, h, Raghu, Pravridh, Kalmashpad, Shankhan, k, Ambreesh, Nahush, Yayati, Nabhag, Aj, Dashrath
.
antra 8/36 are, namely,
v. jala vi. agni vii. Vaayu
viii. Aakash

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ix. Indriya
Χ. Manas xi. Anna xii. Virya
13. What are the characteristics of Gayathri M.
Gayathri Mantra is,
*Allim Bhuir Bhua Swaha Tl Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Gayatri is the embodiment of all forms of Godhead ('S scope. Gayatri has nine important attributes namely;
i. Aum: Sound as the basis of Creation, Brahn ii. Bhuh : The Earth, the gross iii. Bhuvah: The Atmosphere, the Ether, the Su iv. Suvah : Heaven, the region beyond Bhuvaht v. Tat: Stands for That. The Ultimate Reality i. description through speech or language. vi. Savitur: Stands for Divine Savitri, equated v vii. Varenyum: Adore viii. Bhargo : Radiance, Lustre, Illumination
ix. Devasya: Divine Radiance or Grace.
14. What are the types of marriages (Vivaha) m
According to the sloka in 3/21 Manusmriti,eight type of these eight last two are prohibited. Marriage is a reli carried out by a learned person who knows Vedas with also recited pertaining to the future family life of the W hearts.
i. Brahma Vivaha – in this marriage, it is selfde is married while performing holy Yajyen with herself and no goods nor anything is donated.
ii. Deva Vivaha – in this marriage sacred Yajyen number of scholarly youngsters are also invite this type of marriage some clothes garments, c
iii. Aarsh Vivaha - in this marriage the father ofb;
marriage is performed in holy Yajyen.
iv. Prajapathya Vivaha – in this marriage a holy Y parents and at the end of the rituals, advice bot disciplined religious family life. In this Prajapa who are at the wedding ceremony bless the ne
v. Asura Vivaha - in this marriage holy Yajyen is parents of bride give some dowry to bridegroo intellectual due to the involvement of dowrys

xiii. Taps
xiv. Mantra
XV. Loka
xvi. naama
antra ?
hath Savithur Varenyam Dhiyoyona Prashothayath ”
Sarva Devatha Swaroopam). It is universal in its
al
btle. he Causal. s simply referred to as That because it defies
with the vivifying power within the Sun.
entioned in Manusmirti ?
s of marriages (Vivaha) have been mentioned, and out gious function where the holy Yajyen ceremony is .appropriate Veda mantras. The Veda mantrasare edded couple which makes pious effects on both
cided marriage by a lad and a lass. In this teenager girl the best scholarly young man searched by parents or
is carried out. To perform this homa (fire ritual), d together with the officiating gurus and priests. In ostumes etc., are donated.
ridegroom takes nothing from the bride's party, and
ajyen, is performed by learned gurus, priests and h the bridegroom and the bride to continue their athya type of Vivaha all the elderly learned people wly wedded couple.
carried out with the officiating gurus and priests.The m. In Asura Vivaha it is not blessed by learned ystem, etc.

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vi. Gandharva Vivaha- in this marriage, there is n no other persons, are involved except the brid bridegroom agry to get married and continue til
vii. Rakshasa Vivaha - in this type of marriage whi parents and relatives and marriage is carried ou intellectuals and is not accepted as a religious
viii. Paishacha Vivaha – in this type of marriage if a or in mad state etc., and someone outrages her cultured persons and is not accepted as a religi
15 What is the basis of Hindu religion, in few w
Hindu religion is based on eternal philosophy of Vedas and Manusmirti etc., written by this rishis like Manu, A Muni Vashishta MuniVyasa Muni.who were philosoph God and Veda mantras within their heart.
16. What are the types of Yajyen are mentioned
Five types of Yajyrn are mentioned.These Yajyen are 1
i. Deva Yajyen ii. Brahma Yajyen iii. Balivaishvdev Yajyen iv. Atithi Yajyen
v. Pitar yajyen
17. What is name of the Guru of Muni Vishvam
Kashyapha rishi was the guru (acharya) of Vishvamith
18. What is meaning of Soma with reference to
The term "Som has been clearly defined in Vedas as “ he understands and realizes God in the Dharama-megh achieved after realizing knowledge of Vedas and tough holy Yajyen, regularly The exact meaning of Som is “F The meaning of pious word “Som” has been defined by meaning of Soma is green vegetation. Soma is the personification of a hallucinogenic plant The hallucinogenic mushroom Amanita muscaria ge been used for thousands of years by siberian shamans and Afganisthan.The prosperity of Soma, the "elixir o of euphorbia and ecstasy experienced by those who dri is supposed to have been pressed and bottled before it In the Rig Veda, Soma is often called madhu (hony referring to the dark yellow colour of the mushroom a Som is also the name of Almighty God and we offer aa God.
19. What are nine aspects of Mother Divine (Sh
Nine aspects of Mother Divine Durga (Shakti)and her:

) holy Yajyen performed. In this type of marriage the 2 and the bridegroom.Both the bride and the heir domestic family life just after the wedding.
2n a teen age girl is aggressively taken away from her it. Rakshasa Vivaha is also not admitted by learned marriage.
teen age girl is met in a lonely place while sleeping modesty. Paishacha Vivaha is also not admitted by ous marriage.
lords 2
and this philosophy is well elucidated in six shastras Atrii Muni Kambadha Muni Mathanga MuniPathanjali ers of Vedas, did practice of ashtanga yoga, realized
| in Veda ?
lamely;
ithra?
Yajyen performed in olden days?
Divine pleasure' experienced by a yogi or muni when a Samadhi. This said Dharama megha Samadhi is
practice of Ashtanga yoga philosophy by performing Form of divine pleasure'.
some people as intoxicating drink and giving the
the preperation of lay at the heart of Vedic sacrifice. nerally known as fly agaric. Amanita muscaria has to induce ecstatic states.This plant grows in Seberia f the gods" which is, frequently discussed is the sense nk it. Soma, like the fly agarics is thought to be red. It is drunk. ) and pavamanu (a tawny yellowish liquid) possibly fruit has been pressed. thuti in Yajyen reciting “Aum Somaya Swaha' for
akti)?
aspects are as follows;

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i. Dhumavati, eternal widow ii. Bhadrakali, a gentle Kali iii. Amba or Jagadamba, Mother of the Universe iv. Annapurna, The One who bestows grains
v. Sarvamangala, The One who gives joy (mang vi. Bhairavi, a fierce and terrifying form of Shak vii. Chandika or Chandi, Supreme Goddess viii. Lalita, The One who plays
ix. Bhavani, a fierce aspect of Shakti.
At the same time the aspects of nine forms Durga Nav,
i. Durga Shailputri ii. Brahamcharini iii. Dhumavati iv. Chandraghanta
v. Skanda Mata vi. Kushmanda vii. Kaalratri viii. Maha Gauri ix. Siddhidatri
20. Can you give Sri Samkata Nasana Ganapath
Sri Sankata Nasana Ganapathistotram from Narada Pu sorrow)
Narada Uvacha:-
Sage Naradha Muni divulged:-
Pranamya sirasa devam, Gauri putram, Vina
Bhakthya vyasa smaren nithya, Mayu kama
The educated one, who desires, For more life, prosperi
Should salute with his head, Lord Ganapathi who is th
Prathamam Vakra thundam cha, Ekadantha
Trithiyam Krishna pingalaksham, Gajavakth
Imagine him foremost as god with broken trunk, subse
Third as the one with rosy black eyes, Fourth as the on
Lambhodaram panchamam cha , Sashitam V
Sapthamam Vignarajam cha, Dhoomra varn
Fifth as the one who has a very broad paunch, Sixth as
Seventh as the one who is eradicator of obstacles, Eigh
Navamamphala chandram cha, Dasamam til
Ekadasam Ganapathim, Dwadasan the gajai

gal) to all (sarva) i also identified with Kalaratri
a Durga differ from the above list namely;
histotram and the meaning of it?
urana (Prayer to lord Ganesha which would wipe away
yakam,
artha sidhaye.
ty and love,
e son of Parvathy.
m dveethiyakam,
ram Chathurthakam.
'quently as the God with one trunk,
le who has the face of an elephant.
ikatameva cha,
am thadashtamam.
the one who is brutal to his enemies,
nth as the one who is of the colour of smoke.
hu Vinayakam,
FA(Y.,

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Ninth as the one who crescent in his forehead, Tenth as Eleventh as the chief of the army of Lord Shiva, And ty
Dwathasaithani namani, Trisandhyam ya pa
Na cha vigna bhayam thasya, Sarva sidhi kar
Any one reading these twelve names, At dawn, noon an
Will never have fear of defeat, And would always achi
Vidyarthi labhadhe vidhyam, Danarthi labha
Puthrarthi labhathe puthran, Moksharthi lab,
One who pursues education will get knowledge, One w
One who wishes for a son, will get a son, And one whi
Japeth Ganapathi sthothram, Shadbhir masa
Sam vatsarena sidhim cha, Labhathe nathra s
Results of chanting this prayer, Of Ganapathi will be g
And within a year, he would get all wishes fulfilled, A
Ashtanam Brahmanam cha, Likihithwa ya sa
Thasya Vidhya bhaveth Sarvaa ganesasya pr
Ithi Sri Narada Purane Samkashta nasanam
One who gets this prayer, Written by Eight Brahmanas
And offers it to Lord Ganesa, Will become knowledge:
And would be blessed with all stellar qualities, By the
Thus ends the prayer from Narada Purana to Ganesaw
He is worshiped with red flowers. Unfailing, merciful, the origin of the won He appears at the beginning of creation, alone, beyond Nature, beyond the Cosmi
He who meditates on His form becomes great among the yogis.
Gaja, the elephant, is the origin and the ! The stage reached by the yogi in his experience of samadhi is called ga, the " and the principle calledja, the "origin," is that from which the syllable of obeisance, Aum,
is said to be issued.

the one, who is the leader of eliminater of obstructions welfth as the one who has the face of an elephant.
den nara,
am dhruvam.
ld dusk,
ave whatever he wants.
he danam,
hathe gatheem.
ho wants to earn money will get money,
) wants salvation will get salvation.
i pihalam labeth,
amsaya.
ot within six months,
nd there is no doubt about this.
тarpoayeth,
asadatha.
Gапаратhistotraт Sатроorпат.
able,
grace of Lord Ganesa.
hich would wipe out all griefs and troubles.
lds,
ic Person.
-Ganapati Upanishad
goal.
goal,
-Brahma Sutras