VEP Session 1 - Introduction to Hinduism

What is the meaning of Sanatana Dharma?

• Book of konwledge

• The eternal truth

• Duty of Hindus

• Theories written by sages

What are the 4 vedas?

• Rig

  Dharma

  Karma

  Nyana

• Rig

  Sama

  Yajur

  Atharva

• Rishaba

  Gandhara

  Atharva

  Panchama

• Deva

  Prana

  Dharma

  Karma

Define Shruti and Smriti in the context of vedas.

• Shruti - Authored by saints and sages who brought in their experiences and revelations

  Smriti - Eternal truths revealed by God to the great ancient Rishis

• Shruti - Vedas that are written by Gods

  Smriti - Vedas that are revealed to saints and sages

• Shruti - Music knowledge that is in the Vedas

  Smriti - Knowledge about life that is in the Vedas

• Shruti - Eternal truths revealed by God to the great ancient Rishis

  Smriti - Authored by saints and sages who brought in their experiences and revelations

The Veda which decribes the procedures of worship using mantras is called ____

• Yajur Veda

• Sama Veda

• Rig Veda

• Atharva Veda

What is PURANA?

• Story about Gods and their avatars

• A historical depiction explaining various events of the past

• Explanation written by sages and rishis on the vedas

• Detailed study/research on a particular area of the vedas

All 18 Puranas in Vedic heritage is authored by _______

• Lord Krishna

• Valmiki

• Veda Vyasa

• Arjuna

The Ramayana and Mahabharata are known as __________

• Ithihasa

• Purana

• Vedanta

• Dhanur Veda

The Hindu scripture which describes procedures on how a Hindu temple should be constructed is called ________

• Aagama

• Siddhanta

• Purana

• Smriti

The term "vakra thunda maha kaaya" refers to Lord Ganesha as ______

• The one who removes all obstacles

• The one who shines like a million suns

• The one with a crooked trunk and a large body

• The one who eases the path of my endeavours

The Hindu concept which views the whole world as one family is referred to as _______

• Eka janma kutumbakan

• Vasudaiva kutumbakam

• Eka Prithvi

• Shivoham kutumbakam