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Damodar Katha Quiz

Total questions: 48

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

It was a custom in the olden days to celebrate Deepavali festival for 5 days.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

kṛpā-dṛṣṭi-vṛṣṭyāti means ‘by the rain of merciful glances’

a)

True

b)

False

3.

svinnam vaktram referes to the perspiration decorating on Mother Yashoda’s face, when churning yogurt for Krishna.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Krsna says, the pure devotee is always within the core of His heart, and He is always in the heart of the pure devotee.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

To cover the lower part of the body is a ___________________________ and when men or women forget this principle, they become ____________.

a)

principle of economical progress ii. unhappy

b)

principle of human civilization ii. Degraded

c)

principle of historic evolution ii. disoriented

d)

principle of human civilization ii. cultured

6.

vande guroh sri-charanaravindam means - I offer my most humble obeisance unto the lotus feet of such a spiritual master.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Krsna’s age at the occasion of His Damodara-lila was a little over six years.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Nārada muni cursed Nalakūvara and Maṇigrīva, due to his anger, as both the brothers did not do dandavat pranams to him.

a)

False

b)

True

9.

Krsna’s form is sat-cit-ānandarūpam and comprises of material bliss, knowledge and happiness.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

For 10 long years, Bharatha had placed Lord Ramachandra’s wooden shoes (padukas) on the throne and he ruled citizens of Ayodhya.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Caitanya Mahaprabhu explained that the greatest perfection of life is premā, which is the true love for all material and non-material things.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Mother Yashoda addressed Nandha maharaj as - namo 'stute gopa-vara.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

In the Damodarastakam, Krishna’s red lips are compared to a red cherry fruit

a)

True

b)

False

14.

The Srivatsa is a curl of grey hair on the left side of Krsna's chest

a)

True

b)

False

15.

In the Damodarastakam, Satyavrita muni says – on seeing the long rope in His mother's hand, He is crying and rubbing His eyes again and again with His two lotus hands.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

The monkeys of Gokula were no ordinary monkeys. When Krsna had appeared as Sri Rama, in Satya Yuga, the monkeys had helped Him.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

During Damodar Month, we have to offer sesame oil lamp to Krishna, 2 times a day.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Nalakūvara and Maṇigrīva forget that the material body, even though very much advanced in civilization, up to the position of the demigods, will finally be burned to ashes

a)

True

b)

False

19.

On the 4th day of Deepavali, the Vraj-vasis led by Nandamaharaj were on the way to Batrola, by the Yamuna.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

By the mercy of the spiritual master one receives the benediction of Krishna.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Sri-krsna-sankirtana cleanses the heart of all the dust accumulated for years.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

gokula-pati-kula-tilaka tvam asiha – means:

a)

"O tilaka ornament of Gokula's king's dynasty!

b)

"O tilaka stone of Gokula's king's dynasty!

c)

"O tilaka ornament of Gokula's village!

d)

"O tilaka stone of Gokula's village!

23.

Caitanya Mahaprabhu describes the five mellows of devotional service (rasa), they are

a)

Neutrality, attitude, fraternity, parenthood; and conjugality.

b)

Neutrality, servitude, fraternity, gratitude; and friendship

c)

Neutrality, servitude, fraternity, parenthood; and conjugality.

d)

A. Naturality, servitude, fraternity, parenthood; and conjugality.

24.

Once, long ago, the demons and demigods churned the ocean of milk, and from that churning many wonderful beings appeared, like:

a)

Mohini-murti, Dhanvantari, and Saraswathi-devi.

b)

Mohini-murti, Dhanavathi, and Lakshmi-devi.

c)

Moha-murti, Dhanvantari, and Lakshmi-devi.

d)

Mohini-murti, Dhanvantari, and Lakshmi-devi.

25.

One should chant the holy name of the Lord in

a)

a steady state of mind, thinking oneself lower than the straw in the street

b)

a steady state of mind, thinking oneself like a dry grass in the street

c)

a humble state of mind, thinking oneself like a straw in the street

d)

a humble state of mind, thinking oneself lower than the straw in the street

26.

Govinda! Feeling Your separations I am considering a moment to be like twelve years or more – who said this?

a)

Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu

b)

Govindadas Prabhu

c)

Rupa Goswami

d)

Sanathana Goswami

27.

yasya prasadad bhagavat-prasado means

a)

By the association of the spiritual master one receives the highest mercy of Krishna

b)

By the mercy of the spiritual master one receives the benediction of Krishna

c)

By the mercy of the Lord one receives the benediction of Guru

d)

By the mercy of the Acharya one receives the highest position in the material world

28.

Bewildered persons are ahaṅkāra-vimūḍhātmā,

a)

who associates with devotees

b)

who serves the devotees

c)

who derides devotees

d)

who especially glorifies devotees

29.

The Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is known as the son of Yashoda and Nanda Maharaja, is never so completely known to the yogis but

a)

He is easily available to His devotees

b)

He is easily available to the speculators

c)

He is easily available to the most intelligent persons

d)

He is easily available to the jnanis

30.

The householder, who has usually forgotten everything about spiritual advancement because he is busy maintaining family affairs, can be benefited by the:

a)

association of good natured men

b)

association of materialists

c)

association of a saintly person

d)

association of kind hearted humans

31.

1st day of Diwali celebrates the appearance of Lakshmi-devi and (a)   from the churning of the milk ocean. tarivandhan.

32.

The grand hall of Nanda Maharaja had (a)   . (Chauraashi Stambah)

(48larspil)

33.

(a)   was one such cow, famed throughout Vraja because her milk shared the aroma of red lotus.

(ndhaadmagap)

34.

Damodar Lila, a pastime in which Mother Yashoda alone shares center stage with (a)   .

(rhnkais)

35.

When churning the Yogurt, the combined sound Mother Yashoda’s ornaments were making, was like the (a)   .

(hakindvnikini)

36.

Krsna was compared to a __________ drinking from a raincloud, when drinking His mother’s milk

a)

Chintapa bird

b)

Chitlaka bird

c)

Chintuka bird

d)

Chaataka bird

37.

The mark of Lakshmi on the left side of Krshna's chest is a ______________________

a)

Silver streak

b)

Bronze streak.

c)

Diamond streak

d)

Golden streak.

38.

The 2 favourite parrots of Krsna were _____________________

a)

Shuma (male) and Shaarir (female).

b)

Shuka (male) and Shaari (female).

c)

Sheika (male) and Shaari (female).

d)

Shukal (male) and Sheaar (female).

39.

Krishna used to feed his favourite parrots with ____________________

a)

grapes and pomegranates

b)

Orange and peanuts

c)

Grapes and carrots

d)

Dry fruits and pomegranates.

40.

Krsna resided in Gokula Mahavana, until the age of _________________________, after which the Vraja-vasis moved to Chatikaraa, Vrndavana.

a)

three years and nine months

b)

four years and three months

c)

three years and four months

d)

six years and six months

41.

The great sage Narada returned to his abode known as________________, and the two sons of Kuvera turned into trees, known as twin arjuna trees.

a)

Govinda Kutir

b)

Narayanasrama

c)

Vishu Loka

d)

Mandagini Ganges

42.

There are _______markings on the lotus feet of Krsna

a)

17

b)

18

c)

19

d)

20

43.

Initially, ____________________ were upset to see Krsna exhibit fear of His Mother, after this they were completely bewildered to see how she captured Him.

a)

Brahma and Siva

b)

Nalakuvera and Manigriva

c)

Balaram and Rohini

d)

Gopis and the Gopas

44.

Mother Yashoda reprimands Krsna by scolding Him as:

1. "O Asaantha - O restless one!

2. "Rosha-grasta- One swallowed by anger!

3. "Mugdha-prakrta-Greedy one !

4. "Vanara-priya-Friend of the monkeys!

a)

1 and 4

b)

2 and 3

c)

1, and 2

d)

All

45.

Nalakūvara and Maṇigrīva, desiring to enjoy, entered the garden of Lord Siva in the province of Kailasa on the bank of _________________

a)

Mandakini Ganges

b)

Kavery River

c)

Krishna River

d)

Godavari River

46.

Lord Damodar’s cheeks are reddened because of

a)

Bimba fruits

 

b)

Locks of curly hair

 

c)

Mother Yashoda's kisses

 

d)

All of the above

47.

The unique quality of parental love is that the devotee considers himself or herself to be the Lord's

a)

Maintainer

 

b)

Well wisher

 

c)

Best friend

d)

 

Servitor

48.

The benediction which was bestowed upon Mother Yashoda was never experienced by

a)

Lord Brahmā

 

b)

Lord Siva

 

c)

The goddess of fortune

 

d)

All of the above