SANATHANA HINDU DHARMA THATHWA – RIGHTEOUS PRINCIPLES & FACTS

16/03/2019

Om Sarvam Khalvithamevaham Naanyathasthi Sanathanam!

(Nothing permanent in this universe/life except me! The Almighty Sivasakthi)

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697. How Indra’s Brahmahathya Dosham was distributed? among whom?

Ans. Among 4 personalities viz. 1. Prithvi (Earth) = Punya side – It is attracted to slop, it will dry out in few years, Paapa side – It deserts, 2. Vruksh (Trees) = Punya side – How much ever one cut the tree it will come back to life if its roots are not damaged, Paapa side – Glue, 3. Jalam (Water) = Punya side – with whoever it joins it will get the shape of that object, Paapa side – Foam, 4. Sthri (Woman) = Punya side – Even after the delivery the woman must live together with husband, Paapa side – Rithu Darsanam (Mensuration).

696. What is Kaivalya Mukthi?

Ans. The Soul (in Divine form) Merge with Nirguna Parabrahman (Paramathma) and attain Adhwaitha Padham also known as Moola Prakruthi where the state is beyond words, imaginations, time, space, quality and quantity.

695. What is Sayoojya Mukthi?

Ans. The Soul (in Divine form) Merge with God.

694. What is Saroopya Mukthi?

Ans. The Soul (in Divine form) gets the opportunity to assume the form of God as well as receive the power of God.

693. What is Sameepya Mukthi?

Ans. The Soul (in Divine form) reaches closer to God then interact and enjoy with Him/Her.

692. What is Salokhya Mukthi?

Ans. The Soul (in Divine form / Immortal) reaches first in “Deva Lok” (Swarga/Paradise) then move to the world of God.

691. How many and what are the types of Mukti (Liberation from Transmigration)?

Ans. They are 5 viz. 1. Salokhya, 2. Saroopya, 3. Sameepya, 4. Sayoojya, 5. Kaivalya. First Three Mukthis are impermanent whereas the Fourth and Fifth are the end of the journey.

690. Who knows the importance of Naama Japa and Sangeerthan?

Ans. 12 Personalities viz. 1. Bhramadev, 2. Narada, 3. Siva, 4. Sanath Kumar, 5. Kapila Maharshi, 6. Manu Maharshi, 7. Prahladhan, 8. Janak Maharaja, 9. Bhishman, 10. Maha Bali, 11. Sukaa-chaarya, 12. Yama Dharman.

689. Who all witnessing the Punya and Paapa deeds conducted by a living being, especially Human?

Ans. Thirteen personalities. 1. Sooryan (Sun), 2. Agni (Fire), 3. Aakasam (Space), 4. Vaayu (Air), 5. Pasu (Cows), 6. Chandran (Moon), 7. Sandhya Devatha (Goddess of Cusps), 8. Dina and Rathri (Day and Night), 9. Dasa Dik (10 Quarters), 10. Jala (Water), 11. Bhoomi (Earth), 12. Kaalam (Time), 13. Dharma (Virtuous).

688. What are the Three Paasa Rajjus according to Siva Aagama?

Ans. They are Three. 1. Anu Paasam / Anu Malam, 2. Bhedha Paasam / Bhedha Malam, 3. Karma Paasam / Karma Malam.

687. What is made up of Paasa Rajju (Bonding Thread) which always tie the Soul (Jeeva)?

Ans. 25 Elements that are conjoined to make this thread. They are Prakruthi, Mahath, Ahamkaram, Pancha Bhooth, Pancha Thanmathra, Pancha Karmendriyas, Pancha Ghnaanedriyas, Karma and Sthoola Sareeram.

686. What are the most important wheels has Samsara Chakram (Transmigration Vehicle)?

Ans. Three 1. Maya (Illusion), 2. Karma (Actions), 3. Gunam (Quality & Quantifying).

685. Which are the “Actions of Sin” that does not have atonement (Prayaschitham) in Sanathana Dharma Sasthras?

Ans. Mainly 3 actions viz. 1. Detaching legally married couples, 2. Hindering Anna Dhanam (Offering food to the needy), 3. Creating obstacles to the people who are listening to the glory of God.

684. Who is Guru in Philosophy?

Ans. Sishya (Disciple) as Mind, who get answers from the Smruthi (Awareness) as Guru. Means, our own Awareness is our Guru.

683. What are the fundamental differences between Mind (Manas) and Soul (Aathma)? Please describe!

Ans. Aathma is spread across the cosmic region like Space/Sky, whereas the Mind (Manas) is the reflection of the Aathma. One can realize Aathma only through Mind. The reality is, there is no real difference between Aathma and Mind.

682. How to understand the existence of Aathma (Soul)?

Ans. With the help of Medha Sakthi (Brain Power) the memory gets activated, only such action will lead to realizing the existence Aathma.

681. What is Human’s utmost Virtuous (Parama Dharma)?

Ans. According to the Yuga (Era Time), listening to the tune of Soul (Aathma). In the material world, it is also known as “Inner Conscious”.

680. What are the highest good qualities of Humans?

Ans. 6 Great qualities such as 1. Dhaanam (Offering gifts), 2. Dharmam (Charity), 3. Thapas (Penance / Sacrifice), 4.Vidhya (Knowledgable), 5. Vinayam (Obedience), 6. Mithrabhavam among people (True Friendship).

679. What is the greatest righteous (Dharmas) of human life?

Ans. Three – 1. Sathyam (Truthful), 2. Premam (Love), 3. Paropakaram (Helping others without expectations). One should practice these even while facing difficulties.

669. Which is the biggest Sadhana (Realization)?

Ans. The purity of the heart (Hrudaya Pavithratha).

668. What is the easy way to understand Anaathma Thathwam?

Ans. Acquiring full knowledge of the body in terms of its elements and functions, which will lead to the realization that the entire universe is within our body

667. What is the core principle of Aghoram (Sidhantham)?

Ans. Without realizing the Anaathma Element/Sthoolam (Anaathma equal to Maya), you will not be able to know about Aathma Thathwam (Knowledge of Soul).

666. What is the best meat that consumed by Aghoris?

Ans. Five – 1. Pig, 2. Fish, 3. Human, 4. Vulture, 5. Crow.

665. What is the secret/hidden way of worship of Aghoris?

Ans. During the time of sexual union, the Aghori will do his meditating sadhana on Mahajyothi. They achieve quick results on their worship.

664. What are the Five Smasaana (Crematorium) places of Aghora Sadhana? In other words, Aghoris (Worshipper of Siva and Durga) can practice their Sadhana?

Ans. 1. Outskirts of the village under the Peepal Tree, 2. Coat made from Thorn/Needle, 3. Coat of a Beautiful woman, 4. Company of own wife, 5. Actual cremation/burial ground.

663. Which are the first two gates open when the Kundalini Raises?

Ans. Karmendriyas – Ghudham (Anal) and Lingam (Organ of generation).

662. When you know you have achieved Poorna Ghnaanam (Full Knowledge)?

Ans. When you can see everything equally (Samathwa Bhaavam).

661. What are the highest titles used by different doctrines in Sanyasa Aasrama when they attain Sidhi (Accomplisher)?

Ans. 1. Vaishnava = Paramahamsan, 2. Sakthars = Kaivalyam, 3. Saivars = Aghoram

660. How many types of Bhajanam (Prayer)?

Ans. They are 2 types 1. Naama Japam (Chanting Holy Names), 2. Ajapaa Japam (Whisper without efforts).

659. What are the best ways to earn/learn True Spiritual Knowledge (Ghnaanam)?

Ans. They are 6 qualities viz 1. Sradha (Attentiveness), 2. Sathsangam (Company of wise), 3. Bhajanam (Praising), 4. Vishaya Virakthi (Renouncing sensual pleasures), 5. Poorna Premam (Innocent devotion), 6. Easwaronmukham (Always visualize God).

658. What are the actual colours of Pancha Bhoothas (Five Elements)?

Ans. 1. Agni/Fire = Black, 2. Vayu/Air = Green, 3. Bhoomi/Earth = Yellow, 4. Jala/Water = Red, 5. Aakasam/Sky = White.

657. Where is the residing centres of Pancha Bhoothas (Five Elements) in the human body?

Ans. 1. Agni/Fire = Eyes, 2. Vayu/Air = Naval, 3. Bhoomi/Earth = Heart, 4. Jala/Water = Forehead, 5. Aakasam/Sky = Head.

656. What are the Ashta Paasams (Eight Bondings)?

Ans. 1. Dvesha (Hatred), 2. Samsayam (Doubts), 3. Bhayam (Fear), 4. Lajja (Shame/Hesitation), 5. Nindha (Disrespect), 6. Kulabhimanam (Pride of Higher Clan), 7. Jathyabhimanam (Pride of Caste), 8. Dhukkam (Sorrows).

655. What is made up of a Jeevi (Soul after entering into a body)?

Ans. 5 types of Doshas (Defects/Disorder) engulfed the Jeeva/Soul. They are 1. Mithya Ggnaanam (Knowledge on Unreality/Illusion), 2. Adharmam (Unrighteousness), 3. Vishayasakthi (Interest in sensual pleasures), 4. Chyuthi (Fall from divine experience/banishment), 5. Pasuthwam (Being the individual soul).

654. Why Sada Siva is called Pasu Pathi (Custodian of Souls)?

Ans. Pasu means Jeevan (Soul), Pathi means Paramathman (Master Soul). Siva who guide the Pasu to act as per his wish, therefore He is Pasupathi.

653. What are the Maheswara Thanthram (Doctrine)?

Ans. They are three types. 1. Dwaithaparam (Siva Thanthram), 2. Dwaithaa-dwaithapram (Rudra Thanthram), 3.Adhvaithaparam (Bhairava Thanthram).

652. What is the constitution of Maheswara?

Ans. Combination of 5 Elements makes Maheswara, they are 1. Kaaryam (Effects), 2. Kaaranam (Cause), 3. Yogam(Siva+Sakthi Union), 4. Vidhi (Fate), 5. Dhukkantham (Eradication of Sorrows).

651. What is the Saiva Agamas (Tamil Vedas)?

Ans. Mainly Four – 1. Paasupatham, 2. Saivam, 3. Kaalamukham/Kaaladhamanam, 4. Kaapaalikam.

650. What are the qualities of a Jeevan Mukthan (Liberated Soul)?

Ans. 1. The firm conviction that I am Brahman itself, 2. No own identity except Brahman, 3. A selfless innocent devotee, 4. Fearless personality, 5. Wishes peacefulness across the universe, 6. A realized person that He/She is an integral part of “The Infinite Self”, hence none of the inner or outer Indriyas can influence his/her existence.

649. Please elaborate what is Samadhi Shadkam (Combination of 6 great qualities)?

Ans. 1. Ssama (Capability to control and regulate Mind / Inner Indriyas), 2. Dhamam (Capability to control and regulate Outer Indriyas), 3. Uparathi (Pull the mind from outer world), 4. Thitheeksha (Finding comfortable balance during ups (Hot) and downs (Cold)), 5. Sradha (Unshakable faith in Guru’s advise and Vedantha Sasthras), 6. Samaadhaanam(Anchor the mind in Absolute Brahman).

648. What is needed to learn and practice Vedantha Ghrunthas (Ultimate True Knowledge Books)?

Ans. They are 4 important qualities known as Sadhana Chathushtayam. They are 1. Nithya-Anithya-Vasthu Vivekam(Discrimination brain power to analyze what is permanent and changeable), 2. Iha-Moothrabala-Bhoga-Viraagam(Renounce worldly sensual pleasures), 3. Samadhi-Shadkha-Sambathi (Earn 6 qualities such as Ssamam, Dhamam, Uparathi, Thitheeksha, Sradha and Samaadhanam), 4. Mumukshuthwam (Honest desire for liberation).

647. How to train the mind for concentration?

Ans. The easiest method suggested by Sri Adhi Sankaracharya is “Worship your personal God through Japa (Chant),Dhyana (Meditate) and Pooja (Offerings)” so that the mind will stick to your God’s lotus feet.

646. What type of activities that can purify the mind (Chitha Sudhi)?

Ans. Dedicate all actions and its results to God. Do not expect any results from whatever you do (God will decide rewards). Train the mind not to fall into the pulling power of desires and passions. Do all that you can without any expectations. The Chitha Sudhi is guaranteed hereafter! This is the true Karma Yogam according to Sri Adhi Sankaracharyan.

645. What is the core principle or advice of Sri Adhi Sankaracharaya to the human race?

Ans. Brahman alone is true. The world is only an illusion and impermanent. The Life Energy (Jeevan) is nothing but the Paramathma itself (Absolute Brahman)

644. What are the 6 Vaidheeha Darsanas (Spiritual practices) of Bharatha Ghandam (India)?

Ans. 1. Nyaayam, 2. Vaiseshikam, 3. Saankhyam, 4. Yogam, 5. Poorva Meemamsa, 6. Uthra Meemamsa.

643. What is Darsanam (Rewarding Philosophy)?

Ans. Saints who already achieved realization and attained liberation have decided, out of compassion, to guide the new seekers. For this, they laid down the approaches based on the true knowledge and experience that gained out of their meditation and penance. Such an approach was put into a book form (Grundham) is called Darsanam.

642. Write a brief biography of Sri Adhi Sankaracharyan.

Ans. Was born to Siva Guru (Father) and Aryaamba Devi (Mother) by the grace of Lord Siva. According to belief, he was an incarnation of Lord Siva. Born in 788 AD, 8^th Century (There is a dispute in this regard between 4 and 8 Century). His paternal house name is known as “Kaipalli Illam”. Birthplace is Kaladi – Ernakulam District, Kerala. He attained Mokham or merged with Lord Siva at the age of 32 in Kedarnath (Uttarakhand). His birth star was Arudra/Thiruvathira. According to his horoscope the planets Sun, Moon, Jupiter and Saturn were exalted. His father passed away at the age of 3. At the age of 5, he got his Upanayanam Brahmodadesam conducted by his uncle. He left Kaladi at the age of 8 to seek his Guru. He received Diksha from his Guru Govinda Guru Padhar at Omkaranadham in Mahishpathi (Madhya Pradesh). He debated with more than 72 religious systems including Buddhism and ascended to Sarvaghna Peedam (Master of all Knowledge). He authored and commentator of various invaluable books, the main ones are Brahma Soothram, Dasa Upanishads and Viveka Chudamani. He established “Adhvaitha Philosophy”. He recommended Panchayathana Pooja (worshipping Ganapathy, Adhithyan, Mahavishnu, Parasakthi and Siva) system among spiritual seekers.

641. What is Vedam according to Swami Vivekananda?

Ans. It is a reservoir of spiritual knowledge that contributed by innumerable members of Rishis or experienced great personalities.

640. What are the main subjects or questions raised by the Dwaithis (Practitioners of Duality Philosophy) to prove that God and other beings are not one and the same?

Ans. They are 5 subjects viz. 1. Jeeva and Easwara are different, 2. Differences between multitude living beings, 3. Bodies of each living beings are different, 4. Differences between the mortal body and immortal God, 5. Differences between each being’s bodies.

639. What should be done to achieve Mokham (Liberation)?

Ans. Obtain Sadh Guru’s advice or Manthra Upadesam or Guidance about God then slowly renounce the limitations/illusions/ignorance/desires etc and meditate on the “Infinite Brahman” with a firm conviction that “You and That” has no difference, both are one and the same! (Thathwam Asi, Asi Thathwam).

638. What is the speciality of Thirupathi Temple worship?

Ans. There is no fixed God in this divine place. The deity concept will change according to the latest religious belief. For example, once upon a time the same time God was worshipped as Goddess Mahakali, Siva, Lord Murugan, Sri Budha, Adhi Nath Thirthangara, Venkateswara. According to Yuga Dharma it changes. Even today they conduct 4 days of Parasakthi Pooja, 2 days Siva Pooja and 1-day Maha Vishnu Pooja on the same Idol.

637. What act can eradicate the sin?

Ans. 3 acts viz. 1. Thapas (Penance), 2. Swadharma-charanam (Doing one’s own work as per Sasthras), 3. Easwara Dhyanam (Meditate on God).

636. What can liberate the soul?

Ans. By accomplishing Brahma Ghnaanam.

635. How many types of Vishnu Murthies (Form of Vishnu) propagated?

Ans. 4 types. 1. A form that is not describable by words or imagine with the mind, 2. A Viswaroopam form that covers the entire Cosmic Universe, 3. A form of Dasa Avathars (10 incarnations), 4. An Idol form of Lord Vishnu for personal worship.

634. Who are the six set of people that follow the Vaishnavam (Lord Vishnu is Paramathman)?

Ans. 1. Rama and Krishna Devotees, 2. Bhagavatham Recitors, 3. Vaishnavas, 4. A sect of Pancharathram, 5. Vaikhanasars, 6. Karmaheenars.

633. What is the primary and priority duty of a student (Disciple)?

Ans. Taking care of his Guru.

632. Who will receive the Karma Deeds of a Brahma Ghnaani, after his Samadhi?

Ans. According to Sasthras, good deeds and holy credits will go to his Friends and Bad deeds and sins will go to hisEnemies.

631. What is the goal of Vedanta?

Ans. Acquiring the “Brahmagnaanam” (Knowledge of Absolute Truth) is the aim. For which “Swadharma Anushtanam” is a must.

630. What is called “Prasthana Thrayam” (Establishment of Three Philosophies)?

Ans. 1. Nyaaya Prasthanam = Based on Brahma Soothram, 2. Sruthi Prasthanam = Based on Upanishads, 3. Smruthi Prasthanam = Based on Gita, Sahasranamam and Sanath Sujaatheeyam.

629. How did Sri Adhi Sankaracharya designed his Madam (Establishment) and allocated the resources for the betterment of human beings?

Ans. He created a system called “Dasa Naami Sampradhaya” (A University of Renounced or Sanyaasis). He divided 4 quarters of Bharat and established his presence through first direct disciples.

1. South: Mysore = Sringeri Madam. Surnames of Sanyaasis = Saraswathi, Bharathi, Puri. Bhramacharis are known as = Chaithanya. Slogan = Aham Brahmasmi. Vedam = Yajur.

2. West: Dwaraka = Saradh Madam. Surnames of Sanyaasis = Thirtha and Asrama. Brahmacharis are known as = Swaroopa. Slogan = Thathwamasi. Vedam = Samavedam.

3. North: Uttarakhand Jyothir/Sri Madam. Surnames of Sanyaasis = Giri, Parvatha, Sagara. Brahmacharis are known as = Aananda. Slogan = Ayam Aathma Brahma. Vedam = Atharvanam.

4. East: Puri = Govardhana Madam. Surnames of Sanyaasis = Vana, Aaranya. Brahmachaaris are known as = Prakasa. Slogan = Pragnaanam Brahma. Vedam = Rig.

628. Which are the most important Philosophical Doctrines (Darsana) of Bharat?

Ans. They are Three. 1. Dwaitham (Duality) – here the God is different from this world and living beings, 2. Visishta-dwaitham (Refined Duality) – here the World and living beings are part of God, 3. Adhwaitham (Non-Duality) – here none other than God across everything. The truth is One.

627. Which is the oldest Capital City on this earth?

Ans. In Bharat, Hasthinapuram (Delhi), dated back to BC 1450.

626. What is the core message of Rasa Krida?

Ans. It is a confluence of Jeevathma and Paramathma through Bhakthi. Here the Jeevathma is “Radha” andParamathma is “Sri Krishna”. The Sakhi (Associate) is “Bhakthi”. With the help of sheer Bhakthi they attained “Oneness” just like Sayoojya Bhavam. There is no room for any sensational imaginations here. All learned people know that these Gopis were angles and they acted as per Sri Krishna’s wish to demonstrate for the upliftment of the human race. When the Kala Chakra reached the end of Dwaparayuga, true devotion started losing its origin. Therefore, God wants to leave a stupendous impression for the Kaliyuga people. For a married lady, there is no one above her husband, yet they renounced their beloved husband and children to join hands with God. This is what happens when you take up Sanyasa. You must renounce everything of your own to unite with God.

625. What is the concept of Rasa Krida?

Ans. It promoted the “Nirvikalpa Bhavam” (Oneness) which is attained through severe penance. Whereas due to the deep love towards God, the devotees (Gopis) have forgotten their existence and differences between themselves and God, in other words, they became one. Such a state is called Madhura Bhavam (Sweet Aspect) of true love, this is what happened during Rasakrida. Love has two aspects known as “Kantha Bhavam” and “Madhura Bhavam”. Kantha Bhavam is shown to own wife whereas Madhura Bhavam is shown to a true lover.

624. What is the characteristics difference between Bhakthi (Devotion) and Sringaram (Love)?

Ans. One-way love towards God or Human is called “Bhakthi”, whereas two-way love is called “Sringaram”. Bhakthi or Sringaram towards humans is “Conditional” whereas, with God, it is “Unconditional”.

623. What happens to the Soul after death (Marana Ananthara Gathi) during Dakshinayana (Sun’s descending motion = Kataka/Cancer-Dhanu/Sagittarius months) or Utharayanam (Sun’s ascending motion = Makara/Capricorn-Mithuna/Gemini) period?

Ans. Everyone who comes to this earth must leave one day by leaving their mortal body. Whenever one dies it must be either in Dhakshinayana or Utharayana period only. The rewards of such deaths are, during Dhakshinayanam or Pithru-ayanam or Dhooma Maargam = the Aathma (Soul) will reach Chandra Lokam and enjoy the fruits of its Karma (Deeds) then return to earth once all credit gets over, whereas during the Uthrarayanam or Dheva-ayanam or Archir Maargam= the Aathma (Soul) will reach Soorya Lokham and enjoy the fruits of its Karma (Deeds) till the end of Brahma Kalpam then attain Mukhi/Moksa (Liberation).

622. What is the benefit of Upasana (Devotion towards God)?

Ans. An Upasakan (Devotee) will start getting the qualities and nature of the Upasyan (God) and at the end, the Upasakan will become Upasyan itself.

621. What are the types of Maya (Illusion) and its gifts?

Ans. They are 2 types 1. Vidhya Maya (A person will earn or enjoy Sadhu Sangam, Ghnaanam, Bhakthi, Premam and Vairaghyam), 2. Avidhya Maya (A person will enjoy all the benefits offered by the Pancha Bhuthas & Thanmathras (Space, Air, Fire, Water, Earth, Sabda, Sparsa, Roopa, Rasa, Ghandha), and Sarvendriya Bhoga Sukham.

620. Who is the Sathya Ghnaani (True Knower/Accomplisher)?

Ans. Due to the influence of Avidhya (Ignorance), we will see everything in dual nature. Whereas the true knower churns out the “Absolute Truth” from the diversity. Such a person is the real a Sage or Ghyaani.

619. What should be the goal of this life (Jeevitha Lakshyam)?

Ans. Becoming a master of Aathmaikhya-thwa-ghnaanam (Realizing Oneness through absolute knowledge), that can rescue us from Avidhya (Ignorance/False Knowledge/Illusions) and Samsaram (Transmigration).

618. What are the subtle characteristics of Aathma (Description of the Soul)?

Ans. The Soul is constant in nature, always in solitude, faster than the mind, no Indriyas can catch-up or control, it forces the Prana (life energy) to enter the body of all living beings and conduct its natural activities known as Karma.

617. Which are the Upanishads that came into existence in recent history, that does not have Vedic acceptance or recognition?

Ans. In the 16^th century, it came into existence. They were 1. Allahu Upanishad and 2. Chrithopanishad.

616. How many important Upanishad were taught in the Upanishad period?

Ans. 108 Upanishads as mentioned in the Mukthopanishad of Yajurveda.

615. Who are the important and close disciples of Sri Veda Vyasa Acharya and what did he teach them?

Ans. 1. Pailayn (Head of Rigvedam), 2. Vaisambayanan (Head of Yajurvedam), 3. Jaimini (Head of Samavedam), 4.Sumanthu (Head of Adharvanavedam).

614. How does a Hindu (Sanathana) worship/follow Veda Adhyayanam (Practice) as per their respective Varna Asrama class?

Ans. 1. Brahmachari = Samhitha Padanam (Learning Manthras), 2. Gruhasthan = They conduct Yaag and Yagna as per the principles of Brahmna Dharma, 3. Vaanaprasthan = They conduct Dhyana Kriya as prescribed in the Aaranyakam, 4.Sanyasi = They follow Gnaana Yogam as prescribed in the Upanishad.

613. What are the subchapters for each Vedas?

Ans. Every Veda has 4 zones (Total 4×4 = 16) each by the name of 1. Samhitha (Mantras and Praising of Gods), 2.Bhraahmanam (Rules and Meanings of Manthras), 3. Aaranyakam (Fasting and Adoration), 4. Upanishad (Spiritual Knowledge and Matters).

612. What is the core subject taught in Atharvanaveda?

Ans. It teaches “Aabhichara Kriya” (Magic/Exorcising). Method of Punishing the targeted person.

611. What is the core subject taught in Samaveda?

Ans. It teaches how to pronounce Veda Mantras in Music form so that it can please the respective Gods and Nature quickly. In this way, the Kartha benefits best results for his efforts.

610. What is the core subject taught in Yajurveda?

Ans. Yajurveda Mantras (Hymns) are revealing that how to perform the Yagas and Yagnas with the help of various Mantras and practical skills.

609. What is the core subject taught in Rigveda?

Ans. Rigveda Mantras (Hymn) are revealed to praise “Divine Personalities” who can help in achieving a comfortable life to all beings, especially for Humans.

608. What the core divisions of Vedas (Knowledge from the Cosmic Nature)?

Ans. 2 Types, 1. Karma Kandam (Actions) – Suggests that in the current life, one to achieve all kind of comforts and prosperities legitimately, then, after the death to enjoy the rewards of all good deeds, a person must conduct Yaga-Yagna-Dharmam (Offerings, Worships, Charity), 2. Ghnaana Kandam (Knowledge) – Reveals that one must spiritually realize in this life itself that there is only One Truth (God) who does not have form, duality, constant, immortal and it is absolute truth itself.

607. What are the Two Bits of knowledge (Ghyaan)?

Ans. 2 Types, 1. Laukika Ghnaanam (Material Knowledge gained through Dasa Indriyas – with or without efforts), 2.Aadhyaathmika Ghnaanam (Spiritual Knowledge gained only through efforts by controlling Mind, Budhi, Chitha, Ahamkara and all kind of Yogas)

606. What is the real advice of Vedantha?

Ans. Know what this world is so that the world won’t trouble you.

605. What is the goal of Sathsangam or what should be done to be a good Sathsanghee?

Ans. The person must renounce selfishness and give importance to consciousness than the mortal body. Thereafter, be an obedient follower or behave like a shadow of the realized Guru with an attitude that the “Absolute Truth” is helping me to achieve liberation from transmigration in the form of Guru.

604. How to know whether the Aathma (Soul) has an influence of Ego in it?

Ans. The person will think, talk and act (Manasa-Vacha-Karmana) with an “I” attitude.

603. What should one do to get the full benefits of Sathsangam?

Ans. The Seeker or the person who wish to get benefits out of Sathsangam must hold on to the following terms and conditions – physically and mentally. They are 1. He/She must keep in mind that my knowledge is limited, 2. Guru’s knowledge is infinite, 3. Many things which I don’t know can be clarified by my Guru, 4. Be satisfied with existing knowledge, 5. Should not have any type of ego/pride on the existing knowledge.

602. Who is Punya-Aathmas (Holy People)?

Ans. They are the embodiment or descendants of God / Brahma Chaithanyam in human form. They can be direct or indirect; representing the personalities of Cosmic Cause.

601. What is the fundamental relationship between a true Guru and Sishya (Master and Disciple)?

Ans. The relationship is tied with three threads viz: 1. Upanishad (Sitting very close to a realized Guru, who has consciously received the grace of Paramathma, so that the same Chaithanyam (Consciousness) can be well received by the Disciple), 2. Upasana (Devotion towards God and its worship), 3. Sathsangam (Company of wise men, good likeminded spiritual people).

600. What is Sathsangam (Company of wise)?

Ans. 2 approaches: 1. 100% concentration on Brahman or merged with Brahman, 2. Company of wise men.

599. What are the gateways for Mokha Dham (Liberation or Nothingness state)?

Ans. According to Sanathana Dharma Sasthras and Vedas, there are 4 doors to enter the Mokha Dham. 1. Sathsangam(Company of wise), 2. Santhi (Peace), 3. Santhosha (Happiness), 4. Vichara (Think and Discriminate).

598. Who is a genuine Sanyasi (Renouncer)?

Ans. A person who renounced 6 inherited qualities of humans, they are 1. Dhehadhyasam (Body Comforts), 2. Dheha Chindha (Body conscious), 3. Swarthadha (Selfishness), 4. Vasanaas (Pleasure seeking habits), 5. Ahantha (Ego), 6. Abhimana (Pride).

597. Who are the Saptha Chiram Jivees (Ever living persons)?

Ans. They 7 people, who live forever due to their specific reasons. 1. Aswathama (Cursed to live), 2. Mahabali (Due to invaluable charity), 3. Vyasa (Due to Knowledge), 4. Hanuman (Due to Ascetic Power), 5. Vibhishana (Due to Bhakti), 6. Kripan (Due to Negligence), 7. Parasuraman (Due to Ego). All these qualities are living in the human body itself if humans exist on this earth.

596. Who are the real Maarga Dharsis (Gurus) of Sanathana Dharma (Hinduism)?

Ans. Dedicating the entire life for realizing God and serve the people without any expectations are the real Maarga Dharsis.

595. What are the 3 types of Dhur Nimithams (Bad Omen or Signs)?

Ans. They are 1. Aadhyathmika Pathaka = Left side eyes or hands vibrate or tremble, 2. Aadhi Dhaiveeka Pathakas = Indications from natural calamities, fall of meteorite or asteroid or comets, 3. Aadhi Bhauthika Pathakas = Excessive lust, fevers and other ailments.

594. What are the fundamental divisions of Thaapa (Mental or Physical Pain)?

Ans. 3 types viz 1. Aadhyathmika Thaapam = The uncomfortable stage that caused by the body and mind, 2. Aadhi Dhaiveeka Thaapam = The uncomfortable situations that caused by the wrath or curse of Yaksha, Devas, Rakshasas or climatic conditions, 3. Aadhi Bhauthika Thaapam = The uncomfortable situations that arose from all 4 types of beings and species.

593. What are the fundamental divisions of Medha (Extraordinary brain power)?

Ans. 3 Types. 1. Sathwika Medha = A person having the ability to absorb, understand and discriminate the real meanings of Vedas and Sasthras advised by his/her Guru, 2. Rajasika Medha = A person having the ability to learn and understand the righteous books meant for human development, 3. Thamasika Medha = A person’s interest to learn and understand any type of commercial books that will enrich material comforts.

592. What are the fundamental divisions of Dhaya (Compassion)?

Ans. 3 Types. Whenever good people suffer and the witnesser gets compassion towards them means the person is having “Sathwika Dhaya”, whereas, during rich peoples’ suffering time if one gets compassion that shows the person is having “Rajasik Dhaya” and finally the compassion that flows whenever bad people or sinners suffers is called “Thamasik Dhaya”.

591. What are the fundamental differences of Sidhi (accomplishment)?

Ans. 3 Types. Sathwika Sidhi rewards the “Saakshath Mokha”, Rajasika Sidhi rewards the “Brahma Padha Praapthi” and Thamasik Sidhi gives “Paisaacha Roopa Prapthi”.

590. What is Dhruthi (Alive or Existing) and its types?

Ans. One to succeed in the hunger of Sex and Stomach is called Dhruthi Sakthi. They are classified into 3 categories viz.Sathwika Dhuthi = Strictly prohibiting illegitimate sex with others and foods, 2. Rajasika Dhruthi = Due to social customs or compulsion staying away from illegitimate relationships and having outside food, 3. Thamasa Dhruthi = Restricting illegitimate relationship with sexual partners only because of the fear of legal punishment.

589. What are the core categories of Sthithi (Sustainability or Administration)?

Ans. 1. Sathwikam = Ahimsa Paripalanam (Protect Nonviolence / Harmlessness), 2. Rajasikam = Dhanditham (Punish the sinner or guilty), 3. Thamasikam = Niraparadhi Dhandanam (Punishing innocent beings).

588. What are the core categories of Srushti (Creation)?

Ans. They are 3 types viz. Sathwika Srusthi made up of only Good Deeds (Punya) only = Divine Celestial Bodies / Angles, 2. Rajasa Srushti made up of Good and Bad (Mix of Punya and Paapa) Deeds = Humans, 3. Thamasik Srusthi made up only Bad Deeds (Only Paapa) = Sthavara Jangamas and other species (animals etc).

587. What are the types of Bhudhi in human beings?

Ans. They are categorized into 3 groups viz. 1. Sathwika Bhudhi who is interested in learning and practising Veda Sasthras and Academics, 2. Rajasa Bhudhi who prefer to work tirelessly and earn money to lead a comfortable life, 3.Thamasa Bhudhi who try to steal and deceive anyone and earn lively hood.

586. What are the stages of Ayus (life span) and its results?

Ans. Up to the age of 8, the baby can undergo Balarishtam and between 8 and 20 called Yogarishtam whereas the life span is called Alpayuss (up to 32 years), Madhyamaayus (up to 70 years) and Poornayuss (up to 100 years).

585. Who are the fundamental Sakthis (Goddesses)?

Ans. Sri Devi has 3 aspects of Sakthis (Her Derived or Manifested forms) as Sathwika, Rajasika and Thamasika Sakthis.Sathwika Sakthis are Sri Parvathi, Sri Bhagavathi/Sri Lakshmi and Sri Saraswathi. Rajasika Sakthis are Soolinyaadhi Devis and Thamasiva Sakhis are Sivadhoothyadi Devis.

584. What is the Maya Sakthi (Illusionary powers of God)?

Ans. They are 3 types viz. 1. Ghnaana Sakthi, 2. Vikshepa Sakthi, 3. Aavarana Sakthi.

583. What is the real form of Sri Devi / Parasakthi?

Ans. When a devotee or yogi achieves the Paramanandham (unexplainable, unbearable limitless happiness) that stage is called Moksham. This state is the form of Parasakthi.

582. What is the best and easy route to achieve success in a difficult time?

Ans. Undergo Tapas (Asceticism) or Do Upavasam which is better than even Tapas.

581. What is called Priyam (Favour)?

Ans. Temporary gains or profits.

580. What is called Hitham (Goodness)?

Ans. Unfading Prosperity

579. What is Pancha Dhoopam used in Poojas?

Ans. 1. Kundhurukkam, 2. Akil, 3. Karpooram, 4. Swetha Chandhanam, 5. Ghulgulu.

578. What are the Ashta Gandhas (8 fragrances) considered by the Saktha Sampradhayam (Sakthi Worship)?

Ans. 8 types of fragances are 1. Adavikkacholam, 2. Kaaka Thulasi, 3. Karpooram, 4. Kumkumam, 5. Akil, 6. Chandhanam, 7. Jadaamaanchi, 8. Gorochanam.

577. What is the role or involvement of God in a devotee’s life?

Ans. Due to God’s compassionate nature, when God decided to save him/her from sufferings, the God will push him to do all kind of good karma/deeds, since the worldly life is full of sorrows and sufferings.

576. What is called Dosham (Disorder)?

Ans. Desires or Passions or Illegitimate Wishes.

575. What is called Dhamam (Self Restraint / Control)?

Ans. When the Chittha is stable or constant in divine thinking such a stage is called Dhamam

574. What is Samam (Patience/Control)?

Ans. The nature of Indriyas is always trying to fly and follow the Vishayas (Sensual Pleasure), whereas a Yogi will try to control the speed of its feelings and stop it is called Samam.

573. Who are saints (Santh or Sath)?

Ans. These people possess 3 great qualities viz. 1. Upthpathi Sudhi (Refined Birth), 2. Vidhya Sudhi (Scholar), 3. Karma Sudhi (Good Actions).

572. In which form Goddess’s presence is felt in a person’s house?

Ans. In the house of Sukruthis, she resides as “Maha Lakshmi” and in Dushkruthis (Sinners) house as “MooDevi”.

571. Who is Paapis (Owners of Unholy Deeds)?

Ans. A person who undergoes severe hard life is a Paapi. It is due to his/her bad Karma deeds of past birth. After the death, the soul enters the hell (Narakam) and undergo severe punishments there. At one point, the soul again descends to earth and take birth as low-class creatures. Once the bad Karma is about to getting over then the Soul is given a chance to take a low-class human being.

570. Who are Sukruthis (Owners of Holy Deeds)?

Ans. A person who enjoys the best in this life, due to his/her good Karma of past birth. Initially, after the death, the soul ascends itself to Swarga (Paradise) and enjoys the ultimate comforts of the celestial world. Thereafter, the soul descends to earth and enjoy the remaining good deeds. This is the reward of Sukrutham.

569. What is Sashtanga Pranaamam / Namaskaram (Prostration)?

Ans. Touching 8 Angas (Limbs or Part of the body) in the earth while doing a prostration in front of God or Elders is called Sashtanga Namaskaram. Those Eight Angas are Chest, Head, Lips (Vaak), Center of Eye Brows (Mind), Eyes, Both Legs, Both Hands, Both Knees.

568. How do one start creating Sthothram of a God or Goddess?

Ans. 5 stages to be followed. 1. The outer Indriyas must be controlled and make them look inside, 2. Drag and place the Mind in Bhudhi (who has the natural tendencies of Sankalpa-Vikalpa i.e Elasticity), 3. With that refined concentrated Bhudhi, imagine and create the beautiful form of God, 4. Whatever one could see with his/her own inner eyes should be praised or narrated with words, 5. Enjoy the confluence of these Antha Karanas will turn towards making “lyrics”.

567. How many Sruthis (Vedas) exits?

Ans. Total of 22

566. What is Kshanthi (Tollerance)?

Ans. It is a state of Self-respect or Inwardness. Even if a person who has been continuously discouraged, ignored, beaten, talked bad about or shame him/her by others, yet, the person does not revolt or react to the situation in whatsoever way (Manasa-Vacha or Karmana) is to be considered that he/she is the master of Kshanthi Sakthi.

565. What is Santhi (Peace)?

Ans. When all the Indriyas (10) are under the control of self, such a state produces Santhi (Peace). It is a state that continuously changes due to variations with or without reasons. Why because Indriyas has open (Sthoola) and subtle (Sookshma) activities which no artificial intelligence can measure or find out.

564. What is Santhosha (Happiness)?

Ans. Satisfaction or Contentment with whatever is received.

563. What is Pragna (Remembering and Retrieving capacity of Brain)?

Ans. When Smruthi, Mathi and Budhi act together it is called Pragna.

562. What is Budhi (Memory Power of Brain)?

Ans. A force that helps a person to act according to the situation is called Budhi.

561. What is Mathi (Intuitive Power)?

Ans. A person who can foresee things in advance is called Mathi or Intuitive Power.

560. What is Smruthi (Hindu Law Book or Awareness)?

Ans. The person who creates law and order or rules and regulations for living in a civilized manner, based on his hand on experience that prompted him to be an extraordinary conscious person.

559. What is Medha Sakthi (Talent/Intelligence)?

Ans. The brain that can grasp innumerable deep meanings of various books (especially holy, virtuous and law books) is called Medha Sakthi

558. What are the 2 Sakthis (Ability or Strength or Power) of God?

Ans. 1. Vidhya = Prakasa (True Knowledge), 2. Avidhya = Maya (DarkneIllusionion).

557. What is called Guna Nirnayam (Attributes of Karma/Actions)?

Ans. There are 3 main and important Karma divisions prescribed by the Vedas of Sanathana Dharma. These Gunas (Quality/Attributes) drive a person to commit respective actions viz. Sathwa Guna person will do Punya Karma (Holy work), Rajo Guna person will commit Misritha Karma (Good and Bad), and Thamo Guna person will commit Paapa Karma (Unholy deeds).

556. When is Sandhya Time (Cusp period) occur?

Ans. Mainly 2 Sandhyas viz. Pratha Sandhya (morning) and Sayam Sandhya (evening). Pratha Sandhya timing is 1 hour 36 minutes (4 Nazhika) before Sun Rise and Sayam Sandhya timing is 48 minutes (2 Nazhika) post Sun Set.

555. What is Brahmam or Prabrahmam (The Absolute)?

Ans. Vedam (Absolute True Knowledge that is Self).

554. What are the main types of Vidhya (Knowledge) in Vedas?

Ans. 2 types. 1. Para = that is “Absolute Truth” – Parasakthi Herself, 2. Apara = that “Sikha Kalpam” – Various instructions for self development.

553. What is called Upadhi (Substitue or Representing Device)?

Ans. Due to self involvement, if, one re-produce or represent one’s own Character or Dharma (Rightous) that “Thing” is called Upadhi. It could be a person or an object.

552. What is Moha (Desire)?

Ans. Lack of confinement in good things at the same time no confinement in bad things is called desire.

551. What makes Human beings different from Animal?

Ans. Easwara Ghyaan (Knowledge on God). In other words, Ghyaana-Heen (The one who does not possess True Knowledge) is equal to an Animal.

550. What are the Two main Knoweldge (Ghyaan)?

Ans. 1. Paramathma Ghyaan (Spiritual Knowledge), 2. Vishaya Ghyaan (Material Knowledge).

549. What is Vishaya Ghyaanam (Sensual Pleasure and Attachment to the worldly affairs)?

Ans. This knowledge or interest is there in every being from the birth itself. Though it is natural but need to be controlled for higher success.

548. What is the differences between Suthan and Puthran?

Ans. Though both are children of parents, but the child who is not fulfilling the duties towards Parents are called “Suthan”. At the same time helping the parents while alive and conduct final rites and rituals after demise to save them from falling into the hell is Puthran.

547. What is the significance of Lobh (Greed)?

Ans. Eagerness as well as desire to grab others wealth, at the same time not to spend own wealth.

546. How one use to get importance and respect as per their Chathurvarnyam (4 sect division) the in olden era?

Ans. People based on their sect, respect is attracted towards them. 1. Brahman/Vipran = Through True Knowledge and Wisdom, 2. Kshathriyan = Through Brave activities, 3. Vaisyan = Wealth and Trade success, 4. Soordran = Based on his Age.

545. What are the 7 causes that makes set back for Kings?

Ans. Sthri (Womanising), Akshadevana Krida (Dice game), Mrugaya (Hunting), Madhyapaan (Consuming liquor), Parushavaak (Impertinent talk), Dhanda-Naishtooryam (Severe Punishments), Vyartha Vyayam (Spend thrift).

544. Who are the 7^th and 8^th Manus of Manwantharas (Out of 14)?

Ans. They are children of Lord Sun. Sun had 2 consorts viz: 1. Sanghya = Vaivaswathan, Yamadharman & Yamuna. 2. Savarni (Chhaya Devi or Sanghya) = Saavarni, Sani, Thapathi/Bhadra.

543. From which year Kumba Mela started celebrating or gained popularity?

Ans. During the period King Harshavardhan (North India), period 590-647 AD. It was popularized or propagated during the period of Adi Sankaracharya 788-822 AD. Once in every 6 years between 15th March and 4^th April. Approximately 120 million will gather in Kumba Nagari.

542. What are the Maha Puranaas?

Ans. Total 18 Maha Puranas exists. Brahma, Pathmam, Vaishnava, Saiva, Bhagavatham, Bhavishyath, Naradha, Markandeya, Agni, Brahmavaivartham, Linga, Varaha, Skandha, Vamana, Koorma, Mathsya, Garuda, Brahmanda Puran.

541. What are the Sapthopayas (7 Tactics)?

Ans. Sama, Dhana, Bhedha, Dhandam, Upeksha, Maaya, Indrajaalam.

540. What are the Shada Gunas (6 adorable special qualities)?

Ans. Sandhi (Treaty), Vigraham (Hostility), Yaanam (Vehicle/Travel), Aasanam (Comfortable Seat), Dhwaitham (Duality), Aasrayam (Shelter).

539. What are the Ashta Sasthras (8 Scientific treatise)?

Ans. A mix of 4 Vedangas and 4 Sasthras put together called Ashta Sasthras. They are Mimaamsa, Nyaya Sasthra, Puran, Dharma Sasthra, Ayurveda, Dhanurveda, Ghandharva veda, Artha Sasthra.

538. What is the components of Ashtadasa Vidhya (18 Eternal Knowledge)?

Ans. 4 Vedas, 6 Vedangas, 8 Sasthra = 18.

537. What are the Nava Murthi Swaroopam or Nava Durga Swaroopam of Parasakthi?

Ans. Sailaputhri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanda, Kusmanda, Skanthamatha, Karthyayani, Kaalarathri, Mahagauri, Sidhidha.

536. Who is the Consort (Wife) of Agruhasthan (Sanyasi)?

Ans. His own Sathwika Bhudhi. However, unless he/she posses the special divine Bhudhi, he/she won’t be able to surrender to Aathma.

535. What is the meaning or status of a Gruhastha Pathni (Wife of family man)?

Ans. A woman getting married to a man for Yagnaanushtanam (To perform all types of rituals and penance) is known as Pathni.

534. What is known as Murthi Thrayam in Sri Devi Mahathmyam?

Ans. Thamo Guna represented by Mahakali (Nigraham of Madhu-Kaitabha through Vishnu Maya and Yoganidhra Devi), Rajo Guna represented by Mahalakshmi (Nigraham of Mahishasuran), Sathwa Guna represented by Maha Saraswathy (Nigraham of Sunbha and Nisumbha).

533. How one should worship or the procedure of chanting Sri Devi Mahathmyam?

Ans. It was advised by Lord Paramasiva himself as first Argalam for Dhuritha Santhi (for removing obsticles and find peace of mind), Keelakam for Udhishta Phalam (to achieve all desires/wishes), Kavacham (to get all types of protections), then chant Sapthasathi (700) slokas.

532. Where Sri Devi Mahathmyam is kept/stored and who are the narrating contributors?

Ans. It is kept in the Markandeya Puran. The Markandeya Puran has 134 Chapters, 6800 slokas, in which 78 to 90 = 13 Chapters are Devi Mahathmyam. The Authors are 1. Sri Markandeya Muni, 2. Jaimini – deciple of Sage Veda Vyaasa, 3. 4 birds known as children of Dhrona named (Pingakshan, Vibhodhan, Suputhran, Sumukhan), 4. Kraushtuki Rishi.

531. What is the speciality of Parasakthi’s lotus feet?

Ans. It is filled with Upanishads i.e. particles of absolute knowledge (Uthama Ghnaan), that removes all confusions, illustions and ignorance.

530. What are the two specialities of Earth which is not there in other planets?

Ans. It has two precious qualities such as “Guruthwam (Grace of Gurus)” and “Vistharam (Vast Plains)”.

529. What is the significance of three 3 lines in Parasakthi’s neck?

Ans. It indicates with three super qualities such as Gathi (Liberation), Ghamakam (Ornamentation), Gheetham (Music). These are her inborn qualities. These lines also seen in human beings and they posses such qualities too.

528. How to identify Maha Bhaghya Yogam in Humans (Very lucky and wise people through their Eyes?

Ans. Eyes with Red lines (nerves) indicating that such people are luckiest and wise in this world.

527. What are the types of Aspects (Drushti) of Parasakthi in her divine play?

Ans. They are 8 known as Sringara (Pretty), Bheebhathsa (Wicked/Cruel), Raudra (Anger), Athbhutha (Wonderful), Bhaya (Fear), Veera (Brave), Haasya (Laughing), Karuna (Compassionate).

526. Which are the 8 beautiful cities liked by Mother Parvathi Devi?

Ans. They are 8 cities viz. Visala Nagaram, Kalyani Nagaram, Ayodhya Nagaram, Dhara Nagaram, Madhura Nagaram, Bhoghavathi Nagaram, Avandhi Nagaram, Vijaya Nagaram. Now some of these places are having different names!

525. What is the speciality of Parasakthi’s three eyes and how it helps the creation?

Ans. Her Right eye is Sun/Soorya (Day Time), Left eye is Moon/Chandra (Night Time) and the Third Center eye known as Baala Nethram is Agni/Fire (Cusp of day and night called Sandhya). The speciality of these eyes is the cause and signifaction of Time and Space viz Dina (Day), Rathri (Night), Sandhya (Cusp), Dina (Day), Paksha (Fortnight), Maasa (Month), Rithu (6 seasons @ 2 months each), Ayanam (2 seasons @ 6 months each), Varsha (Year), Yuga (Club of Multiple years) and Kalpa (Innumerable human years).

524. Who compiled Anandha and Saundharya Lahari of Devi Parasakthi?

Ans. Initially, it was scriblled by a Sidhar called “Dravida Sisu” who was fortunate to have divine mother Parvathi Devi’s Sthanyam (Breast Milk or Divine Syrup). Upon consuming this milk, he became a competent scholar and wrote whatever he knew about Goddess Parvathi (Dipicted on the walls or rock pieces of Mount Kailas / Himalayas). When Adhi Sankaracharya visited Holy Mount Kailas, Dravida Sisu tried to erase as much as possible, but at one site Aadhi Sankara memorized most of the contents on the wall and re-composed it as Saundharya Lahari (Ecstasy of Beauty). The first part is known as “Anandha Lahari” (Ecstasy of Joy) from Dravida Sisu and it has 41 stanzas, and “Saundharya Lahari” by Sri Adhi Sankaracharya with 59 stanzas. Total of 100 verses about Aadhi Parasakthi’s secrets and sacred activities. There is a confusion regarding Dravida Sisu’s existence. Some scholars say Aadhi Sanakarachaya himself was Dravida Sisu (means who come from South India where three quarters of the land meet with three seas viz. Indian, Bengal and Arabiya sea. As we all know Sankara is from Kaladi in the Kerala State of India.

523. What is called Nirvikalpa Samadhi or Vidheha Mukthi?

Ans. This is the state beyond Thurya Avastha and Chith Sakthi. No begginig nor end… it is completely a free-floating state. In this state, there is nothing to be done.

522. What is Thurya Avastha (Superior Power in the deep state)?

Ans. Aathma (Soul) has 5 states starting from Jagrath, Swapna, Sushuptha, Thurya and Thuryaatheetha. The 4^th state of the Aathma is called Thurya Avastha. In this state one crosses the boundaries of Prapancha (Visible World/Manifested form of Brahman) and Self awareness or consciousness, however, the Chith-Sakthi remain in tact to record the experiences it is undergoing. This state is experienced in just above the Aagna Chakra (Center point between two eye brows). In fact, this is the place where one should do Manasa Sri Chakra Pooja.

521. What is Sri Chakram and who made this?

Ans. The creator is Parasakthi Herself. This was designed for Devotee. It has Thrikona Chambers, Residing Chambers, Power of Siva and Sakthi conjuction. One form of worshiping method among Manthra, Thanthra and Yanthra. Sri Chakram worship will fall under Yanthra Sadhana decipline.

520. What one should do to get Mukthi Sidhi (Liberation at will)?

Ans. Unless one worship Paradevatha Parasakthi it is impossible to attain liberation (Mukthi), that too, subject to realizing Bhramanubhavam (Experience of Oneness), achieving Jithendriyathwam (Winning over sensual pleasure), following Sathyam (Truthfullness), practicing Jeeva Karunyam (Helping everything with compassion without any expectations).

519. How did the Pancha Bhoothas (Five Elements) were created?

Ans. From Supreme Soul/Aathma = Aakaasa (Space), from Aakaasa = Vaayu (Air), from Vaayu = Agni (Fire), from Agni = Jala (Water) and from Jala = Prithvi (Earth) came in to existence.

518. Why Mooladhara and Swadhishtana Chakras are very important for Human life?

Ans. Because it has all the most important elements placed in the form of Petals. Mooladhara Chakra has 4 petals viz. Mana, Bhudhi, Chitham, Ahamkara and Swadhishtana Chakra has 6 petals viz. Kama, Krodha, Lobha, Moha, Madha, Mathsaryam.

517. What are the Vedas and its direct Upa Vedas?

Ans. Righveda = Ayurveda (Life Science), Yajurveda = Dhanurvedam (Archery Science), Samaveda = Ghandharvaveda (Music Science), Adharvanaveda = Sthapathyaveda (Science of Architecture).

516. How Goddess Parasakthi transformed herself as Pancha Bhootham (5 Elements) in the human body?

Ans. Mooladharam = Bhumi Thathvam (Earth Element), Swadhishtanam = Agni Thathvam (Fire Element), Manipoorakam = Jala Thathvam (Water Element), Anahatham = Vaayu Thathvam (Air Element), Visudham = Aakasa Thathvam (Space Element) and in Aaghnaa = Mana Thathvam (Mind Element).

515. What are the Nava Vyooham (Nine Chambers) of Sri Anandha Bhairavi?

Ans. It is divided into 3 parts viz. Bhoktha, Bhogam & Bhoghyam. Here the Bhoktha is Aathma Vyooham, Bhogam isGhnaana Vyooham and Bhoghyam are Kaala Vyooham, Kula Vyooham, Naama Vyooham, Naadha Vyooham, BindhuVyooham, Kalaa Vyooham, Jeeva Vyooham.

514. Who gets importance and worshipped in Sri Chakra?

Ans. Though the Bindhu (Dot) is represented by Kameswara, yet the worshipper invokes the power of Sri Devi on it and not Kameswara Swaroopam. There is no importance for Kameswara in Sri Chakram.

513. What is Hrillekha Swaroopam?

Ans. It is a symbol like Moon Cresent. It has 12 syllables viz. Hakaram, Repham, Eekaram, Bindhu, Ardhachandra, Rodhini, Naadham, Naadhaantham, Sakthi, Vyaapika, Samana, Unmani.

512. What is Savithri Gayathri (commonly known as Gayathri)?

Ans. Gayathri is a Manthra (Hymn) composed by Sage Viswamithra. It has 24 syllables (Mathraas). Gayathri is the top most in Vedas and it has two aspects viz. 1. Spashtam (The Savithri Gayathri), 2. Rahasyam (The Secret Manthra of Goddess Bala Thripura Sundari).

511. What are the Maarga Sasthras (Guides)?

Ans. They are a set of four. 1. Meemamsa (Karma/Ritual will generate its own results), 2. Nyaayam (Justiciation), 3.Vistharam (Elaborative), 4. Dharma Sasthram (Virtuous Rules and Regulations).

510. Which are the knowledge (Ghnaanam) that will help to know Goddess Parsakthi?

Ans. 14 approaches are mentioned. 4 Vedas, 6 Sasthras, 4 Maarga Sasthras.

509. Which ingredient to be used for Bindhu Tharpanam during Paraskthi Pooja (As per Kaula Matham)?

Ans. As per Sri Vidhya Upasana Sasthram, all four varnees can conduct this Tharpanam (Offerings). 1. Brahmins should do with Kheeram (Fresh Cow Milk), 2. Kshathriyas should perform with Aajyam (Cow Ghee), 3. Vaisyas with Madhu (Honey) and 4. Soodhraas can do with Madhyam (Grape Fruit Juice or Liquor).

508. What is Khaadhi Matham (Sect or Cult)?

Ans. This is the most secret way of worshipping Goddess Parasakthi. In this method, all secrets are revealed to Devi Upasakan by the respected Guru. There are not enough competent Gurus are available in today’s world.

507. Which is the 65^th Thanthram?

Ans. This is a Unique Thanthra Vidhya known as Vaamakeswara Thanthram or Khaadhi Matham (Vidya).

506. What are the 64 Maha Thanthras (Great Techniques) as per Bhaghavatham?

Ans. 1. Maha Maya Thanthram, 2. Sambara Thanthram, 3. Yogini Thanthram, 4. Jaala Sambaram, 5. Thathwa Sambarakam, 6. Bhairavashtakam, 7. Brahmi, 8. Maheswari, 9. Kaumari, 10. Vaishnavi, 11. Varahi, 12. Indrani, 13. Chamunda, 14. Sivadhoothi, 15. Brahmayamalam, 16. Vishnuyamalam, 17. Rudrayamalam, 18. Lakshmiyamalam, 19. Umayamalam, 20. Skandhayamalam, 21. Ganesayamalam, 22. Jayadhrathayamalam, 23. Chandragnaanam, 24. Malini Thanthram, 25. Mahasamohanam, 26. Mahochhushtam, 27. Vaathulam, 28. Vaathulotharam, 29. Hrulbedham, 30. Thanthrabedham, 31. Guhyathathram, 32. Kaamikam, 33. Kalaa Vadham, 34. Kalaa Saaram, 35. Kubjikamatham, 36.Thanthrotharam, 37. Veenakhyam, 38. Throthalam, 39. Throthalotharam, 40. Panchamrutham, 41. Roopa Bedham, 42. Bhoothothsamaram, 43. Kulasaram, 44. Kulossisam, 45. Kulachoodamani, 46. Sarva-Gnaanotharam, 47. Mahakalee Matham, 48. Mahalakshmi Matham, 49. Sidhayogeswari Matham, 50. Kuroopika Matham, 51. Devaroopika Matham, 52. Sarveera Matham, 53. Vimala Matham, 54. Poorvamnaaya Thanthram, 55. Paschimamnaaya Thanthram, 56. Dakshinaamnaaya Thanthram, 57. Utharamnaaya Thanthram, 58. Oordhwamnaaya Thanthram, 59. Vaiseshika Thanthram, 60. Ghnaanaarnavam, 61. Veeravali Thanthram, 62. Arunesam, 63. Mohineesam, 64. Viswa-dheswara Thanthram. Except Mahathmaas or God incarnation, who can learn all these!

505. What are the Chandra Kala Vidhyas (Misra Matha Thanthrams – Multi cultural worship tactics)?

Ans. They are 8 types. 1. Chandra kala, 2. Jyothsnaavathy, 3. Kalanidhi, 4. Kularnavam, 5. Kuleswari, 6. Bhuvaneswari, 7. Bharhaspathyam, 8. Dhurvaasmitham.

504. What are the types of Parasakthi Upasana Poojas practiced?

Ans. Maily 3 types 1. Baahya Pooja (External worships), 2. Kaula Maarga Baahya Pooja, 3. Samayachara Pooja.

503. What are the Saktha Mathaachaarams (Cult and Culture)?

Ans. Mainly 3 types 1. Kaula Matham, 2. Misra Matham, 3. Samaya Matham.

502. What are the Two Pariharams (Santhi Karma)?

Ans. 1. Dhrushta Santhi (You know the results you will be getting after doing Pariharam), 2. Adhrushta Santhi (You don’t know what kind of results you be getting after doing the Pariharam).

501. What are the characteristics of Karma and its Doshas (Bad Deeds)?

Ans. Karmas (Actions) are classified under 3 categories based on its fruits. They are 1. Dhrutha Karmam, 2. Dhrutha-Adhrutha Karmam, 3. Adhrutha Karmam.

1. Drutha Karma Deeds = Does not have penance (Prayaschith). One must undergo the sufferings and nullify the effects of it. No point in doing Pariharam since it will have no effect.

2. Dhrutha-Adhrutha Karma Deeds = There is a Prayaschith/Pariharam is prescribed in the Sasthras. Pariharam is good and highly recommended.

3. Adhrutha Karma Deeds = There is no need of Pariharams since the mistakes are negligible and petty issues (especially done through Mind/Maanasika). Even if you don’t do the Pariharam, still you will enjoy the life.

500. What is called “Bhaindhavi Kala”?

Ans. It is a Siva & Sakthi union that happens in Sahasradhala Pathmam (Center of Head) and generate ultimate combined aura called Bhaindhava Kala.

499. What is called “Sadhaakhya Bhaindhavi Kala” (Combined Aura)?

Ans. According to Saaktha Siddhantha, there are 25 Kalas are established, whereas the 26^th Kala is a combined Kala of Siva and Sakthi, is called Sadhaakya Bhaindhavi Kala.

498. How many Siddhantha (Established Truth) has in Bharat?

Ans. Total 5 Siddhanthas. 1. Paulina, 2. Romaka, 3. Vasishta, 4. Saura, 5. Pithamaha.

497. According to the western world, how old is our (Hindu) Jyothi Sasthram?

Ans. Practised from BC 3769. A scientist called Mr. Seth revealed this to the world. Another scientist says it is BC 5000 years old. However, Hindu belieaf says it is time immemorial.

496. What is the origin of Jyothi Sasthras?

Ans. Srushti Kartha Brahma taught Garga Muni a part of Vedas known as Jyothi Sasthra (Journey of life), from him all others learned.

495. What is Pindanda’s (Mortal Body) Vyashti Vaachakam (net signification)?

Ans. Panchadasa Varnaas are the Vyashti Vaachakam (They are a combination of 51 Maathruka+Vyanjana Aksharas).

494. What is the core/gross signification (Samashti Vaachakam) of Brahmandam?

Ans. Aham (Vedas says – Ahame Vedam Sarvam). “I” is everything, the beauty is “I” is realizing “I” in otherwords knowing “ownself” is everything.

493. What is Bhramandam (Universe)?

Ans. Sthoola Roopam (tangible form) of Siva and Sakthi is called Brahmandam. Plenty of different types of explanations are there for Brahmandam, yet this is the simple most.

492. Siva Thathwas (Principles) are how many?

Ans. Total 36. This is the only sect that has the highest amount of Thathwas.

491. From where the Sabdha Brahman (Priomordial Sound) generate?

Ans. It is starting from Kundalini. When it joins with Kaarana Bindhu (Celestial and Subtle body, in fact, the Absolute Brahman itself), it creates a sound called “Samskrutham” (means most refinied sound). With the help of ascending air pressure (Inhale) it moves from “Mooladhara Chakram”, where it is called “Para Vaak”, then reach to “Manipooraka Chakram”, where it is called “Pasyanthi Vaak”, thereafter reaching “Anahatha Chakram”, where is known as “Madhyama Vaak” and finally reach “Visudhi Chakram” where it is called “Vaikharee Vaak” and jump through mouth. After reaching Anahatha it consults or receive the orders from Brain then produce the desired language. (The person must have known or have the knowledge of that language which he/she is going to speak).

490. Where did the Adhyathmika Karana Bhindhu (Spiritual Element/Reason or subtle casual body) resides in our body?

Ans. It is living in the name of Kundalini in our body.

489. How did the Srushti (Creation) started?

Ans. It is a combination of 4 (1+3) principle aspects that generate one from the other viz. Karana Bhindhu to Karya Bhindu to Nadham to Bheejam. The first element Karana Bhindhu is Highly subtle and Moola Prakruthi itself (hence no questions can be raised on this power) whereas the other 3 are responsible for today’s reality. {Please note advanced knowledge is needed to understand this concept that is Karya Bhindu is Para Avastha, Nadham is Sookshma Avastha and Bheejam is Sthoola Avastha}.

488. What are the divisions in Sabdha Srushti (Sound Creation)?

Ans. They are 4. 1. Sookshma Thamam (Para Sound), 2. Sookshma Tharam (Pasyanthi Sound), 3. Sookshmam (Madhyama Sound), 4. Sthoolam (Vaikhari Sound). Though it is there in every being yet understanding the secret and its work needed careful study of Yoga Dhyanam. Need to learn under a Guru.

487. How many division of creation (Srushti) exits?

Ans. 2 divisions viz. Sabdha Srushti (Sound) and Artha Srushti (Enrichment/Matter).

486. Who are the 16 Thidhi Nithya Devis?

Ans. Thidhi is a specific time (The balance or a gap of Sun’s position minus Moon’s position indicate Thidhi in Astrology). Each time is ruled by a different Devis, they are Maha Thripura Sundari, Kameswari, Bhagamalini, Nithya Klinna, Bherunda, Vahni Vasini, Maha Vidhyeswari, Siva Dhoodhi, Thwaritha, Kula Sundari, Nitha, Neela Pathaka, Vijaya, Sarva Mangala, Jwalamalini, Chithra.

485. What is called “Thri-prastharam” in Sri Chakram (Subtle Map of Universe)?

Ans. 1. Meru Prastharam (Here, Shodasa Nithya (16 Thidhi Devis) Devis resides and interact with Parasakthi), 2. Kailasa Prastharam (Here, Mathruka-ikhyam 8 divine mothers resides and interact with Parasakthi), 3. Bhoo Prastharam (Here, Vasinyaadhi-ikhyam 8 Vasinyaadhi Devis resides and interact with Parasakthi).

484. Who are the Aakarshini Devis or Parasakthi?

Ans. They are 4 Devis who are very close to Parasakthi and produce “Attracting Power” (Kaantha/Aakarshana Sakthi). They bestow attracting power among devotees towards Parasakthi. They are Gandha-karshini, Rasa-karshini, Rupa-karshini, Sparsa-karshini).

483. Who are the Vidhya Yogini Devis of Parasakthi?

Ans. They are 12 Devis who are close to Parasakthi and produce “Knowledge Power” (Ghnaana Sakthi) to the created worlds. They are the one who is feeding the knowledge and influencing human beings to love and respect Sri Parasakthi. They are Vidhya Yogini, Rechaka Yogini, Mochika Yogini, Amrutha Yogini, Dheepika Yogini, Ghnaana Yogini, Aapyaayani Yogini, Vyaapini Yogini, Medha Yogini, Vyoma-rupa Yogini, Sidha rupa Yogini, Lakshmi Yogini).

482. Who are the Vaniyaadhi Vaagdhevis of Parasakthi?

Ans. They are 8 Devis who are very close to Parasakthi, in fact, they are the mouth piece of Parasakthi. They are Vasini, Kameswari, Modhini, Vimala, Aruna, Jayini, Sarveswari and Kaulini.

481. How many Rays/Code (Kiran) falls in Shadadhara Chakram and who are they?

Ans. All these Rays are known as Aavarana Devathas of Parasakthi (Innermost subtle power of Goddess). They are total 360 Rays reflects in these Chakras (Energy Centres) viz: Agni Rays = 108 (Moola Dharam 56 and Swadhishtanam 52),Soorya Rays = 116 (Manipoorakam 62 and Anahatha 54), Chandra Rays = 136 (Visudhi 72 and Aagna 64) = Total 360.

480. How Shadadhara Chakram is divided into 3 sections?

Ans. They are known as Thri-khandas. First Agni Khanda = Mooladhara & Swadhishtana, Second Soorya Khanda = Manipoorakam & Anahatham, Third Chandra Khanda = Visudhi & Aagna Chakram. They are also known as Sakthi Koodam, Madhya Koodam and Pradhama Koodam.

479. How Nava Yoni Sakthis of Sri Chakram is representing in the human body?

Ans. Combination of (4) Siva and (5) Sakthi Yonis residing in the form of Thwak (Skin), Raktha (Blood), Maamsa (Meat), Medhas (Fat) and Asthi (Bone) are derived from Sakthi and Majja (Marrow), Suklam (Sperm), Prana (Life Energy), Jeeva (Influenced Life Energy) are derived from Siva.

478. How Jeeva and Kundalini Sakthi were created?

Ans. Jeeva is a part of Paramasivan and Kundalini part of Thripura Sundari. The indivisible combination of Siva & Sakthi are the reason for the birth of Jeeva and Kundalini.

477. How can one experience the Parama Siva Anubhavam?

Ans. To experience Siva in the human body itself, one need to control Ghnaa & Kriya Sakthis travelling through the Eda and Pingala Naadis (Moon and Sun Nerves). The Fire element that travel through Sushmna Naadi is Siva.

476. Where do the 25 Thathwas (Elements) resides?

Ans. There are 2 sets viz: Sivathmakam and Sakthyathmakam. The Sivathmakams are 4 Thathwas (Maya, Sudha Vidhya, Easwaran & Sadhasivan). The remaining 21 Thathwas lives in Shadadhara Chakras of Human Body known as Sakthyathmakam.

475. What is Mind (Manas)?

Ans. An element and a symbol of 5 Gnaanedriyas and 5 Karmendriyas is called Manas.

474. Where is the abode of Parama Sivan Brahmanda (Universe)?

Ans. He is in the form of a Dot (Bindhu) resides in a Sahasra Dala Kamala (1000+ petal lotus flower) as Aathma Swaroopan (Form of Supreme Soul).

473. What is Kundalini Sakthi?

Ans. This is a base or seat or foundation for the combination of 3 primary and important Sakthis (Force) called Icha Sakthi, Gnaana Sakthi, Kriya Sakthi.

472. What is Pranan (Life Energy)?

Ans. The force (Sakthi) that makes lungs work (Swasa-kosa), it has no physical body to it and it is a part of Kundalini Sakthi is called Praana Sakthi.

471. What is the Energy Force (Parameswara Sakthi) in Brahmandam?

Ans. Known as Thripura Sundari in Samashti Form.

470. What is the Energy Force (Jeeva Sakthi) in Pindandam?

Ans. Known as Kundalini Sakthi in Vyashti Form.

469. What is called Brahmanda-Pindanda Pancha Vimsathi Thathwas (25 Primary Elements)?

Ans. (5) Pancha Bhoothas = Aakasa, Vayu, Agni, Water, Prithvi, (5) Pancha Thanmathras = Sabdha, Sparsa, Roopa, Rasa, Ghandham, (5) Gnaanedriyas = Skin, Eyes, Ears, Tongue, Nose, (5) Karmendriyas = Mouth, Hands, Legs, Genital, Anal, (5) Invisible but active Elements = Manas, Maya, Sudhavidhya, Maheswar and Sadhasivan. These 25 elements are in the Prapancha as well as Human Body.

468. What is Prapancha (Nature) and Sareera (Created Mortal Body) relationship?

Ans. Brahmandam is called Samashti that is Prapancham and Pindandam is called Vyashti that is Sareera. In other words, the Sareera is the direct representative of Prapancha. Whatever changes that take place in Brahmanda will have its effects in Sareera (Body). If we populate Prapacham all mortal bodies will have to pay for the consequences because of direct representation.

467. What is the secret of Pranava Manthram (Primordial Sound)?

Ans. It is a mix of 5 primary sound waves represented by Thri Moorthies (3) and Sadasiva-Parasathi (2). A = Vishnu, U = Maheswaran, M = Brahma makes AUM + Bindhu = Sadhasivathmakam, Naadam = Parasakthyaathmakam.

466. Who is a Rishi (Saint)?

Ans. A person who is first to perfectly specialized in identifying the Manthra Power (Energy) from the Vedas.

465. What is the constitution of Moola Prakruthi (Primordial Source of Energy)?

Ans. Three Bheejakshara Manthra makes Moola Prakruthi. They are Ayim (Maha Saraswathi), Hrim (Maha Maya Durga),Kleem (Maha Lakshmi). This primary energy source multiplied its effect and created this entire universe as habitable.

464. When Brahma Pralaya (Dissolution of this Earth) will take place?

Ans. When Brahma’s one life span gets over at that time (Trillions of Human Years)

463. What is the Kala Nirnaya (Celestial Timings) period as per God’s arrangement?

Ans. 360 Human Days = 1 Deva Day

360 Human Years = 1 Deva Year

4800 Deva Years = 17,28,000 Human Years = Krutha Yug

3600 Deva Years = 12,96,000 Human Years = Thretha Yug

2400 Deva Years = 8,64,000 Human Years = Dwapara Yug

1200 Deva Years = 4,32,000 Human Years = Kali Yug

12,000 Deva Years = 43,20,000 Human Years = 1 Chathur Yug

1,000 Chathur Yug = 4,32,00,00,000 Human Years = 1 Kalpam (Day or Night for Brahma/Creator)

2,000 Chathur Yug = 8,64,00,00,000 (8.64 Billion) Human Years = 1 Full Day for Brahma

7,20,000 Chathur Yug = 1 Brahma Year

7,20,00,000 Chathur Yug = 1 Brahma Life Span (This period is only 1 Minute for Maha Vishnu).

462. When the Mahabharatha War started and ended?

Ans. Vruschika Month (Sun in Scorpio Sign) Pushya Star day Pandavas started their journey towards Kurukshetra ground and reached on Makha star (3^rd Day). On Poorvashada day (11^th day) the actual war striking started thereafter continuous 18 days the war went on and concluded on Makha star day.

461. What are the Eight (8) important routes to attain liberation in Kali Yugam?

Ans. 8 paths or routes. 1. Ganga-Punya Nadhi Snaanam, 2. Bhagavath Geeta Chanting, 3. Gayathri Japam, 4. Wearing Thulasi Maala or Leaf, 5.
Wearing Gopi Chandhan, 6. Doing Salagrama Pooja, 7. Doing Ekadasi Vruth (fasting), 8. Do Namakshara Japam.

460. Which are the important months for conducting Sapathaha Yagnam?

Ans. 6 Important Months are recommended by Rishis. 1. Katakam (Cancer), 2. Kanya (Virgo), 3. Simha (Leo), 4. Thula (Libra), 5. Vruschika (Scorpio), 6. Dhanu (Sagittarius).

459. Who are the prominent devotees who conducted Sapathaha Yagnam in sequence?

Ans. First Parikshith Maharaja, Second Gokarnan, Third Sanakadhi Maharshis (Sanaka-Sanandana-Sanathanan-Sanathkumaran).

458. When did Gokarnan conducted the Bhagavatha Yagnam?

Ans. BC 3300 years, i.e. 200 years after Lord Krishna’s Swargarohan. It was on Kataka Month (Caner Month), Sukla Paksha Navami to Poornima (7 days).

457. When did Sanakadhi Maharshis did their Bhagavatha Sapthaha Yagam?

Ans. BC 3330 years, i.e. 230 years after Lord Krishna’s Swargarohan.

456. When did Parikshitha Maharaja ascended to Swarga (Paradise)?

Ans. BC 3130 years, i.e. 30 years after Lord Krishna’s Swargarohan.

455. In which day by whom Sri Madh Bhagavatham was narrated?

Ans. Sri Sukha Bharam Rishi narrated the Bhavatham to Sri Parikshith Maharaj. Month – Kanya (Virgo), Star – Uthrashadam, Thithi – Navami. It was concluded in 7 days, i.e. the last day was Revathi Star Poornima Day.

454. What is the Age of Kali Yuga as of now?

Ans. 5118 years over as on February 2018

453. What is the duration of Kali Yuga (Black Era)?

Ans. 12,000 Divine Years which is 432,000 Human Years.

452. In which place Lord Sri Krishna’s Kalki Avathar will take place?

Ans. Village Sabhala, Father Sri Vishnu Yasassu, Month Simha/Leo, Star Uthara Phalghuni (Uthram), Name Kalki.

451. Who saw or accompanied Lord Sri Krishna at last?

Ans. Sri Dharukan. Sri Krishna’s Sarathy (Driver/Charioteer).

450. When dis Sri Krishna take birth?

Ans. BC 3206 August month (Simha/Leo Month, Rohini start, Krishna Paksha Ashtami Thidhi).

449. Through Bhakthi (Devotion) how many Sidhis (Perfect Attainment) can be obtained?

Ans. According to Lord Sri Krishna, one can achieve 18 Sidhis. They are 2 sets viz Pradhan (Utmost Important) and Upa-Pradhan (Medium Important). Pradhan Sidhis 8 viz: Anima, Mahima, Laghima, Garima, Prakamyam/Prakasyam, Easithwam, Vasithwam, Praapthi. Upa-Pradhan Sidhis 10: Dhoordarsan, Dhoora-sravanam, Manojavam, Para-kaaya-pravesam, Devadarsanam, Swachhandha Maranam, Bhava-Sankalp-Samsidhi, Thrikaala-Gnaanam, Parenghitha Gnaanam, Ichasidhi.

448. What is real Prosperity (Sreyas)?

Ans. Sheer Innocent Devotion (Bhakthi)

447. Who is the topmost Guru Nathan or Aacharyan?

Ans. Viswaprakruthi (Nature)

446. From where the Agnaanam (Ignorance) is born?

Ans. From Maaya (Illusions/Ignorance)

445. How many divisions (clan) make Yadhava Kulam?

Ans. 3 sections of people viz. Andhakar, Vrushnis, Bhojaans.

444. What is the name of Accounts Book of Sri Yamadharma Raja (King of Death)?

Ans. Agra-Sandhani

443. Which meals made Lord Sri Krishna the happiest moment?

Ans. 1. When he took Aval (Rice flake), 2. When he eats with Vidhura, 3. When he took a bit of left overleaf from the Akshaya Paathram (Vessel).

442. Who are the 8 consorts of Lord Sri Krishna?

Ans. These 8 consorts are like 8 Sidhis. They are 1. Rugmani, 2. Sathyabhama, 3. Jambavathi, 4. Sathya, 5. Kalindhi, 6. Mithra Vindha, 7. Lakshmana, 8. Bhadhra.

441. In which situation when you say lie, it won’t produce Sin (Paap)?

Ans. In 5 situations viz. 1. Quarrel between Children while playing, 2. While pleasure-seeking time with women, 3. During pre-marriage discussions, 4. When loss of wealth take place unknowingly, 5. To rescue life from dangerous situations.

440. What is called Vidwesha Bhathi (Devotion through enmity)?

Ans. Considering God as his/her enemy and get killed by God himself, but eventually merge with God. Example – Hiranyakshan-Hiranyakasipu, Ravan, Kamsan etc…

439. Who are the 11 Rudras?

Ans. 1. Manu, 2. Manyu, 3. Mahadevan, 4. Mahan, 5. Sivan, 6. Rithadwajan, 7. Uru-rethass, 8. Bhavan, 9. Kalan, 10. Vaamadevan, 11. Drutha-vruthan.

438. Where are the most important Temples of Sri Krishna in Bharath (India)?

Ans. 7 Important temples, 1. Ayodhya, 2. Mathura, 3. Kasi, 4. Kanchi, 5. Avanthika, 6. Puri, 7. Dwaravathi (Dwaraka).

437. When did Sri Krishna ascend to Vaikund? (Sri Vishnu’s abode)

Ans. BC 3100 February 20^th in Kumba Month (Sun in Aquarius Sign).

436. How many years Sri Krishna lived?

Ans. 106 ½ years he lived. Dharma Puthra was 1 ½ year elder to Sri Krishna.

435. When did Kali Yuga (Black Era) started?

Ans. BC 3100 February 20^th.

434. In which period Sri Krishna and Dharma Puthra lived?

Ans. Approximately BC 3116 years.

433. When did the Saka Varsh (Period of Shalivahana) Hindu Calendar started?

Ans. BC 550^th years. The indication is given as Saptha Rishis rise in Makara Sign (Capricorn).

432. The beauty has how many Kalaas (Aura)?

Ans. 16,008 Kalaas

431. What are the 3 important Maya (Illusion) that taunt Samsaris (family people)?

Ans. 1. Bhaaryaa Sakthi (Love for the wife), 2. Dhanaa Sakthi (Love for wealth), 3. Puthraa Sakthi (Love for Children).

430. What can be Dharmam (Virtuous)?

Ans. The words of devotees who saw or realized the God in person.

429. What are the important 11 paths of Para Bhakthi and the models (Maathruka Purush) who established the same according to Sri Madh Bhagavatham?

Ans. 1. Guna Mahathmya Sakthi (Narada), 2. Roopa Sakshi (Gopikas), 3. Pooja Sakthi (Ambarish), 4. Smarana Sakthi (Prahladh), 5. Dhasyaa Sakthi (Hanuman), 6. Sakhya Sakthi (Arjun), 7. Vaathsalyaa Sakthi (Devaki), 8. Kaandha Sakthi (Rugmani), 9. Aathma Nivedhana Sakthi (Mahabali), 10. Thanmaya Sakthi (Sanath Kumar), 11. Parama Viraha Sakthi (Radha).

428. What is the speciality of Para Bhakthi?

Ans. An Ideal/Model that attracts and embrace everything into it. The Para Bhakth respect and consider that Ideology as Ideal without any doubts.

427. What is called Prema Thrikonam (Triangle of Love/Devotion)?

Ans. Love or Innocent Devotion has 3 angles, they are, 1. Love does not have or know business tactics (No expectation of deeds), 2. Love does not be afraid, 3. Love does not have an Enemy.

426. What is Para Bhakthi (Absolute Innocent Devotion)?

Ans. Uninterrupted thinking about God.

425. What is called Para Vidhya (Absolute Secret Knowledge)?

Ans. Learning about Akshara (Alphabets) that is nothing but ever shining and endless, un-imaginable Brahman (Omnipresent-Omnipotent) itself.

424. What is called Apara Vidhya (Additional Special Knowledge)?

Ans. They are 10 Vidhyas, Rig, Yajur, Sama, Adharvana Vedas and Siksha, Kalpam, Vyakaranam, Niruktham, Chhandhass, Jyothisham.

423. What is the secret or strategy of a Raja Yogi (Practices of Easy mode of meditation or abstract meditation) while searching for the truth?

Ans. He or She search for when you control or regulate one power that equals controlling all the powers in this universe.

422. What is the secret or strategy of a Devotee while searching for the truth?

Ans. He or She search for when you love one God that equals loving all beings in this universe including Gods and Goddess.

421. What is the secret or strategy of a Ghnaani while searching for the truth?

Ans. A Gnaani (Knowledge Seeker) will search for one knowledge that equal all knowledge on earth.

420. Who is the best friend and enemy of a Devotee (Bhaktha)?

Ans. Mithran (Friend) the one who narrate God’s stories and glories, Sathru (Enemy) the one who narrate all materialistic and non-Godly matters.

419. What are the adorable qualities of Bhakthi (True Devotion)?

Ans. It provides 6 good qualities such as 1. Samman (Honour), 2. Bahuman (Respect), 3. Prethi (Satisfaction), 4. Viraha (Detachment), 5. Thadhartha Praana Samsthanam (You (God) are the Real Source of everything), 6. Thadheeyatha (Everything belongs to God attitude).

418. What are the core secrets of Bhakthi Yoga (Devotional Path)?

Ans. None of the natural instincts or vasanaas of human beings is good or bad. Whereas the same tendencies are to be channelized towards Godly thinking so that it won’t travel towards the wrong path. A person will be Mukthan (Liberated) only when the good/punya and bad/paapa both get vanished from his account. Enjoying God and its presence inside the heart will evaporate Punya due to ecstasy mood, at the same time, developed sorrows will mitigate Paapa for not getting to see God as per his/her wish. Such a consistent exercise will push the devotee (Bhakthan) to liberation (Mukthan).

417. What is the obstacle or drawback of Gnaana Maarg (Knowledge Path)?

Ans. To achieve a selfish goal, any amount of false message or instructions can be created by individuals, whereas this is not possible in Bhakthi Yoga.

416. How many types of Nature (Prakruthi) exists on this earth?

Ans. 2 types. 1. Aasuri = Nurturing and taking care of the mortal body is the utmost important job, 2. Dhaivi = Purpose of the mortal body is only for achieving the greatest task in life.

415. What is the greatest remarkable work one can do?

Ans. Seeing all beings in Paramathma (Supreme Soul) and seeing Self (Swa-Aathma) in all beings.

414. What is the biggest sacrifice (Thyagam) of a Bhakthi Yogi (Practiser of Devotion)?

Ans. Nothing to curb or sacrifice in this path. Just face everything happily in the name of God. No need to undertake pains and sacrifices. Just simply and slowly always think of God and gradually develop deep love towards God to finally merge with him. Forget about all beauty and pleasurable attractions of this universe (this can be considered as a sacrifice).

413. What is the biggest sacrifice (Thyagam) of a Gnaana Yogi (Practiser of True Knowledge)?

Ans. Whatever we see in this Universe (Prakruthi) is only a reflection of Aathma Chaithayam. Therefore, when a Yogi see the Chaithanyam (Life & Aura) in an object he/she understand that this is only a manifestation effect of Aathma. Since the Prakruthi is Mithya (Changeable or Impermanent), therefore, all experience is happening in the Aathma (Soul) itself, not in Prakruthi or Upaadi (Device). Keeping this in mind he/she stay away or renounce the Prakruthi bondage.

412. What is the biggest sacrifice (Thyagam) of a Raja Yogi?

Ans. The Yogi through experience learns that the Jeeva is part and parcel (non- separable) of Nature (Prakruthi) and by accepting this concept in conscious level, he/she learn to renounce all his/her experience to nature itself.

411. What is the biggest sacrifice (Thyagam) of a Karma Yogi?

Ans. Renounce all sorts of results of an action, not only in this life but also for the future and ever.

410. What is the Moola Dharmam (Core Virtuous) of Adhyathmic Samskaram (Spiritual Culture)?

Ans. Controlling Sensual Thirst. In other words, rescuing the mind from travelling towards pleasure seeking objects.

409. How does even vegetarian food get impurity (Asudham)?

Ans. 3 Reasons quoted in the Sasthraas. 1. Jathi Dosham (Some vegetables by nature is not pure for consumption – except medicinal values), 2. Aasrya Dosham (The vegetables or cooked food received from or passed through sinners and rogues), 3. Samsarga Dosham (The vegetables or cooked food containing harmful chemical quoting or mix). Imagine, how many thousands of years back Saints mentioned about the last 2 types or Dosham.

408. What is called Pratheekam (Token/Exterior)?

Ans. There are 2 types of Pratheekam referred by the learned and experienced Saints. An Object is respected or worshipped as a representation of God is called Pratheekam. 1) Manas/Mind = Aanthara Prahteekam (Inner Token), 2. Akaasa/Space = Bhaahya Pratheekam (Outer Token).

407. What is Manthram (Hymn/Holy Name)?

Ans. A Manthram has 3 aspects. 1. The one who chants a Manthra get himself rescued from problems or get peace of mind, 2. The one who chants get a vision or raise the conscious level on Parameswar, 3. The one who knows that God’s residing place is in the Manthram.

406. Who is not worshipping God in the form of a Human Form?

Ans. They are 2 sets of people. 1. Manushya-Pasu (Casual Human being due to his/her ignorance), 2. Jeevan Mukthan / Paramahamsan (Liberated Human being due to his conviction that his Soul itself is God).

405. Who is Sishya (Spiritual Seeker)?

Ans. Whoever is receiving the initiation power of a Guru to be called Sishya.

404. Who is Guru (Spiritual Divine Master)?

Ans. A genuine Guru (Whoever he/she) will be able to kick start the spirit of “Self-Awareness” in an individual’s mind, he/she should be called as Guru.

403. What is Bhakthi Yogam (Philosophy of Devotional Path)?

Ans. Enquiring about God with innocent love and truthful dedicated devotion.

402. What is Sudham (Purity)?

Ans. An action without any expectation (Nish-kaamya karma) is Sudham rest all Asudham (Impure).

401. What is the goal of Bhakthi Maargam (Philosophy of Devotion Path)?

Ans. Realizing Parameswara as the one and the whole!

400. What is the goal of Gnaana Maargam (Philosophy of True Knowledge Path)?

Ans. Achieve Nirvikalpa Samadhi (100% union with Paramathma or realizing oneself as Paramathma).

399. What are the main responsibilities of Elder and other children towards Parents?

Ans. Elder Son must conduct everything needed for the Parents “Paraloka Sukham” (Soul’s resting place after death) and other children should take care of Parents for “Ihaloka Sukham” (Soul while living in parent’s body).

398. Who should do Rishabhothsarjanam (A ritual done on Bull)?

Ans. Anyone who dies after the age of 12 years must be conducted. Especially for the Brahmin community.

397. What decomposing method to be used for the child’s dead body below the age of 5 years?

Ans. A funeral should be “Buried” not to cremate.

396. What are the names of Children based on their age?

Ans. 5 stages carrying different names: 1. Up to 6 months = Sisu, 2. 6 months to 3 years old = Balakan, 3. 3 to 6 years old = Kumaran, 4. 6 to 9 years old = Paundakan, 5. 9 to 16 years old = Kaisorakan.

395. How many are the most notorious or unbearable Narakas?

Ans. 28 Hells

394. How many types of Narakas exists (Hell)?

Ans. 84 lakhs (8.4 million types of Hell exist, as we know there are 8.4 million types of species available in this earth, so based on each one’s lifestyle on Hell is allocated for them).

393. What are the most important Dhaana Vasthus (Offering Objects) to be given during the final rites ritual?

Ans. 10 Items viz. 1. Chhathram (Umbrella), 2. Padhuka (Foot ware), 3. Dhandam (Walking Stick), 4. Vasthram (Cloths), 5. Anguliyam (Ring), 6. Udhaka Kumbam (Water pot), 7. Aasanam (Seating Mattress), 8. Annam (Food), 9. Pooja Dhravyam / Upaveetham (Pooja Items or Poonal), 10. Thamra Pathram (Copper vessel – filled with rice is auspicious). Note. We may have to replace with contemporary items because at the end of the day the receiver must utilize the received items then only it will be beneficial for the Jeeva (departed soul).

392. How many Cabinet Ministers are helping Yama Dharma Rajan (Lord of Death/End)?

Ans. 12 Ministers have known as Sravanaas. These Sravanaas update and file the report of each life that consumed good and bad during their training period in Earthly life. Thereafter, Lord Yama give judgement to the life energy (Jeevan) as to where it should live till next chance arise. It has lots of scientific formulas to understand the energy dispersion concept.

391. What type of Sabdha Bhodha Avastha (Auspicious sound waves from consciousness plane) experienced while on meditation?

Ans. 4 types. 1. Vaikhari (Sudha Spashta Japam – Clear chanting voice), 2. Madhyama (Ardha Sruthi Cha Ardha Bhodhaa-nweshanam – Half matured voice heard, and the mind starts chasing for the rest), 3. Pasyanthi (Andhara Bhodhaa-nweshanam – Deep dive into the ocean of consciousness plane), 4. Para (Sudha Sathwa Bhodha Avastha Cha Soonya Avastha – Pure consciousness and absolute silence)

390. What will ruin the human body from a long life?

Ans. Having Three Inborn Desires can push life into disastrous. They are 1. The desire for owning land, 2. The desire for the opposite sex, 3. The desire for owning precious metals such as Gold. (In Tamil it is known as Munnu-Ponnu-Pennu). Note: Everything within limits is safe and any excessive desires can harm very badly.

389. How to identify a Punya Bhoomi (Holy land)?

Ans. Wherever a deer called Krishna Saram (Black colour deer) freely roaming around that place is Punya Bhoomi.

388. What is Thapas (Penance/Asceticism)?

Ans. 5 Innocent Acts are known as Thapas. They are 1. Brahmacharyam (Celibacy), 2. Swaadhwayam (Chaste/Virtues Pathi/Pathni Vrutham), 3. Homam (Ritual Sacrifice / Havan), 4. Yadhakaala Mrushtanna Bhojanam (Sathwik Food on time), 5. Ragha Dwesha Lobha Bhavam (Quit pleasure-seeking activities).

387. How many Adharma Maargam identified by the Sasthras?

Ans. They are committed in 10 ways. 3 via Sareeram (Body), 4 via Vachikam (Words), 3. Via Mind (Maanasikam).

386. What is Prayaschitham (Atonement / Compensation)?

Ans. To get rid of Sins out of bad actions (Results of Sinful activities), one must do Prayaschitham. They are classified as 1. Do Thapas (Practice Asceticism), 2. Taking a resolution that I will not do this again.

385. What is very important for Prayaschitham (Atonement)?

Ans. Sathpathra Dhanam (Offerings given to the eligible/deserving persons).

384. How many types of non-relationship Children co-existed in human life?

Ans. They are 6 types. 1. Kaaneenan, 2. Sahodan, 3. Kreethan, 4. Paunarbhavan, 5. Swayam Dhathan, 6. Saudran.

383. How many types/relationships of Children co-existed in human life?

Ans. They are 6 class. 1. Aourasan (Legitimate child), 2. Kshethrajan (Born from the womb), 3. Dathan (Adopted Child), 4. Krithruman (Artificial test tube child), 5. Ghudothpannan (Created from object), 6. Apaviddhan (Child rejected from biological parents and adopted by a stranger/Orphan Child).

382. Who should not be a witness (Saakshi)?

Ans. 6 people are prohibited from being a witness. They are 1. King (Raja), 2. Cook (Pajakan), 3. Actor (Natak), 4. Priest (Srothrithan), 5. Bachelor (Brahmachari), 6. Monk (Sanyasi).

381. How many types of Spy/Emissary used by the Kings in the ancient era?

Ans. They are 5 types of knowns as 1. Kaapadikan (Calculative Nature), 2. Udhasthithan (Superintendent), 3. Gruhapathi Vyajanan (Homely/Materialistically well versed), 4. Vaidhehika Vyajanan (Spiritually well versed), 5. Thapasa Vyajanan (Ascetic or Religiously well versed).

380. What is the ultimate ceiling of Dharmam (Virtuous)?

Ans. When one does Nishkaama Dhanam (Charity) in Punya Dhesam (Holy Cities), Punya Kalam (Precious Holy Time),Sradha Karmam (Action with love), Sath Pathram (Deserving People), the fruits/results born out of such activities are the extreme top of Dharmam.

379. What are the 6 Gunas (Merits) of a King?

Ans. 1. Sandhi (Bilateral meetings), 2. Vigraham (Understanding Smartly), 3. Yaanam (Vehicle), 4. Aasanam (Shelter), 5. Dwaidhi-bhavam (Duality and keep distance), 6. Samasrayam (Self-confidence).

378. What will be born from Greedy (Lobham)?

Ans. 10 Sorrows of Kamajam (Sensual) and 8 Sins of Krodhajam (Anger) will be born.

377. What is called “Ashta Krodhajam” (8 Anger generating activities)?

Ans. 1. Paradosha Vishkaranam (Fighting with Victim), 2. Niraparadha Bhandhanam (Arresting Innocent), 3. Chhadh Vadham (Slaughter), 4. Paraguna-Sahishnutha (Non-Tolerance on others greatness), 5. Dhanaapaharanam (Stealing), 6. Vakparushyam (Talking Harsh), 7. Dhandha Parushyam (Severe Punishment), 8. Paraguna Dosha-vishkaranam (Jealousy on other’s progress).

376. Which activities can prompt the desires in human beings?

Ans. They are 10 desire full activities that will promote sensually needs. One should either control or win over such involvement. 1. Hunting (Mrugaya), 2. Gambling (Dhyutha Krida), 3. Day sleep (Diva Sayanam), 4. Talking bad about others (Para Dhooshan), 5. Immoral living along with a young woman (Sthri Sakthi), 6. Consuming Alcohol (Madhya Paan), 7. Dance (Nruthyam), 8. Hearing Songs (Music), 9. Playing Instruments (Vadhyam), 10. Walking for nothing (Vrudha Sancharam).

375. What are the Dasa Lakshna Dharma Swaroopam (10 righteous actives)?

Ans. 1. Druthi/Thushti (Happiness), 2. Kshama (Patience), 3. Dhamam (Controlling the mind), 4. Aastheyam (Not Stealing others anything), 5. Saucham (Neatness), 6. Indriya Nigraham (Controlling desires), 7. Dhee (Knowledge in Sasthraas), 8. Vidhya (Aathma Gnaanam/True Knowledge), 9. Sathyam (Honesty), 10. Aakrodham (Even there is a reason, not to get angry).

374. How many types of Sanyasis (Renouncer) exists?

Ans. 4 class. 1. Kuteecharan, 2. Bhahudhakan, 3. Hamsan, 4. Parama Hamsan.

373. What will happen to the Punya (Merits) & Paapam (Demerits) of a Brahma Ghnaani after his Samadhi (Leaving Mortal Body)?

Ans. This also clarifies that nobody can escape from doing a Karma and bear the fruits of its consequence. Though he/she is a Brahma Ghnaani, he will have Three things left over viz. Dhanam (Wealth), Sukrutham (Fruits of Good Karma), Dushkrutham (Fruits of Bad Karma). Wealth will go to his Children, Sukrutham will go to Friends and Relatives and Dushkrutham will go to his Enemies.

372. What is the best and easy way to Realize Brahman (Reaching Brahma Padham)?

Ans. 4 pious practices viz. 1) Practice Ahimsa (Do not harm any beings), 2) Practice Vishaya-Virakthi (Stay away from desires), 3. Practice Vaidheeka Karmanusthanam (Do Karma as per the instruction of Vedas), 4. Theevra Thapascharanam (Do rigorous penance that can get rid of Vasanaas).

371. What is Pranayamam?

Ans. Regulating one’s own breath from inhale-hold-exhale manner.

370. What is Dhyaanam (Meditation)?

Ans. Continuously and collectively engage the Antha Karanas (Mind, Budhi, Chitham, & Ahamkaram) towards Brahman.

369. What is called Prathyaahaaram?

Ans. Knowingly distract the mind from sensual pleasures

368. What is Dhaarana?

Ans. Fixing the Soul and Mind in Brahman.

367. How to overcome Vishayasakthis (Attachment to sensual pleasures)?

Ans. 4 ways are recommended by the learned and achieved saints. They are 1. Pranayaamam = (All types of desires), 2. Dhaarana = (All types of Sin), 3. Prathyaahaaram = (Lust and Desires), 4. Dhyaanam = (All types of sensual desires).

366. What is Panchaagni Madhyam (Middle of Five Fire)?

Ans. All four quarters surrounded by fire and above head Sunlight.

365. What are the Srautha Karmas (Prescribed by Vedas)?

Ans. 5 Important Karmas viz. Ruksheshti, Aagrayanam, Chaathurmasyam, Thurayanam, Dhaakshaayanam.

364. How many types of Malam (Discharge) takes plan in the human body?

Ans. 12 types. Fat, Semen, Blood, Marrow, Urine, Stool, Discharge from Nose, Discharge from Ears, Phlegm, Water from Eyes, Discharge from Eyes, Sweat.

363. What should be a Brahmin’s Character?

Ans. He must love everyone equally and be compassionate with everyone. He should not have enmity with anyone.

362. What is Dhukham (Sorrows)?

Ans. For everything, you must depend on someone.

361. What is Sugam (Comfort or Happiness)?

Ans. Whatever is within one’s own control is actual happiness.

360. Who is Dharma Pathni (Virtuous wife)?

Ans. She must be a Savarni (Rich in virtuous qualities) and She should be his first wife.

359. Who are Pathivrutha and Her duties?

Ans. While performing Dharma-Artha-Kaama activities, her mind-speech and action must be concentrated and served only to Her husband.

358. What is Srardham / Pithru Thidhi (Remembering and reciprocating day of ancestors)?

Ans. Giving offerings to Pithrus through Vedic Brahmins being representative of God in this Earth. What is important is Sradha (Faith, Dedication and Concentration on the ritual) the offering must be given with great reverence and devoted.

357. What is the name of Chathurvarnya Pithrus?

Ans. Pithrus of Brahmins known as = Somas (Children of Bhrughu Maharshi), Kshathriyas = Havirbhuk (Children of Anghiras Maharshi), Vaisyas = Aajyapas (Children of Pulasthya Maharshi), Soodras = Sukaalis (Children of Brahma Rishi Vasishtan).

356. What is known as Havyam and Kavyam?

Ans. The offerings given to Devas (Divine Personalities) called Havyam and for Pithrus called Kavyam.

355. Who are the Pithrus to be invited/invoked to conduct Srardham?

Ans. Paternal – Pitha, Pithamahan, Prapithamahan

Maternal – Matha, Mathamahi, Maathu-Prapithamahi

354. How many Brahmins to be offered Srardha Bhojanam?

Ans. For Deva Srardham = 2 Brahmins and for Pithru Srardham = 3 Brahmins

353. What are the ingredients mixed for “Madhuparkam” offered to God during Pooja?

Ans. A mix of 5 items viz. Curd, Ghee, Water, Honey, Sugar Candy.

352. What is the actual Dhanam (Wealth)?

Ans. An object meant for Charity purpose is actual Dhanam.

351. What is Bharatheeya Samskaram?

Ans. Thyaagam (Sacrificing comforts and tolerance)

350. What is the important Gruhastha Dharmam?

Ans. Rinamochanam (Getting rid of debts – mainly 5 debts viz. Brahma, Pithrus, Dhaiva, Bhootha and Adhithi).

349. Who are Viswe-Devas?

Ans. They are 10 divine personalities. 1. Vasu, 2. Sathyam, 3. Kruthu, 4. Dhakshan, 5. Kaalan, 6. Kaaman, 7. Dhruthi, 8. Kuru, 9. Purooravaav, 10. Maadravaav.

348. Who is the Goddess for Poornima Thidhi (Full lunar/white day)?

Ans. Amritha / Anumathi Devi

347. Who is the Goddess for Amavasya Thidhi (Full solar/black day)?

Ans. Kuhu Devi

346. What are the Pariharam (compensation) for Himsa (Killing)?

Ans. Do Pancha Maha Yagnam (Brahma-Pitrhu-Dhaiva-Bhootha-Adhithi) yagnam.

345. How does one get Pancha Maha Paapam (5 great sins)?

Ans. When a person gets into action with (Taking the help of) Fire, Grinder, Duster, Domestic hand mill, Waterpot to comfort his/her life.

344. What is the best suitable marriage process for Chathurvarnis?

Ans. Braahmin = Bhraamam, Dhaivam, Aarsham, Prajapathyam, Kshathriyas / Vaisya / Soordra = Raakshasam.

343. Who can marry what type of marriages?

Ans. For Brahmins: 6 types allowed. Bhramam, Dhaivam, Aarsham, Prajapathyam, Aasuram and Ghandharvam.

For Khathriyas: 4 types allowed. Aasuram, Ghandharvam, Rakshasam, Paisacham.

For Vaisyas and Soordras: 3 types allowed. Aasuram, Ghadharvam, Paisacham.

Please note Paisacha Vivaham is Adharmam as well as an act of Sin, therefore, carefully one must avoid this even though the customs allowing.

342. With whom (Male/Groom) one should not get married?

Ans. There are 10 conditions set by Sasthras. 1. A child who did not receive Jathakarma ceremony, 2. The family does not have male children, 3. Those who did not learn Vedas, 4. A man with long hair across the body, 5. A person who was afflicted with Haemorrhoids (Smallpox type), 6. A person who was afflicted with Kshayam (TB), 7. A person who was attacked by fire, 8. A person who has a fix, 9. A person who has white leprosy (Vella Pandu Rogam), 10. A person who has or anyone from their family with leprosy.

341. What should be avoided for marriage?

Ans. All Thrivarnis (Bhramana-Kshathriya-Vaisya) should not get married to 7 clans of Maternal and Paternal side. If at all you marry, then you should not do Garbha Dhanam (produce children). This is a ruling by Saasthras.

340. Mother, Father and Guru who are they representing in this earth and their significance?

Ans. 4 sets viz. 1. Thrilokas (3 worlds) = Earth, Sky & Paradise, 2. Asrama Thrayam (3 Asramas) = Brahma Charyam, Gruhasthan, Vanaprasthan, 3. Veda Thrayam (3 Vedas) = Rig, Yajur, Sama, 4. Agni Thrayam (3 Fires/flames) = Matha-Dhakshina Agni, Pithaa-Gaarhapathya Agni, Guru-Aahavaneeya Agni.

339. How Dwijas (Brahmanan) getting multiple births (Janma) while living in one body?

Ans. 3 Janmas are recognized by the Saasthras. 1. First Janma – Natural Birth from Mother, 2. Second Janma – Upanayana Kalam (When Bhrama Ghyaan ignited in him – Mother Gayathri Devi and Father Aacharyan), 3. Third Janama – Yagna Dheeksha (Taken Oath or Resolution to conduct a Yagna).

338. What are the reasons for a good mannerism or character for a person?

Ans. Because of a person who possess these five important Gunas. 1. Sufficient Wealth, 2. A good relationship with family members, 3. Being Aged, 4. Continuously doing good work, 5. Having knowledge of Vedas and Sasthras.

337. What is the main goal of Laukika (Materialistic), Vaidhikas (Ritualistic) and Aadhyaathmicas (Spiritualists)?

Ans. Each to achieve a specific benefit viz. 1. Laukikas = Artha Sasthra Gyaan, 2. Vaidhikas = Vedhartha Gyaan and Aadhyaathmicas = Bhrama Gyaan.

336. Japa (Chanting) has how many methods?

Ans. 3 Methods. 1. Vaachikam (Chanting loudly), 2. Upamsu (While meditating whispering the holy name, only heard by self), 3. Maanasam (Chanting within in the mind).

335. How Sthri Karma (Job a woman) is described by the Vedas?

Ans. Mainly 3 functions make her full. 1. Her Marriage is equal to getting Upanayanam, 2. Barthru Susrusha (Taking care of husband) = Gurukula Vasam, 3. Pratha-Sayam Agni Paricharanam (Lighting a lap in front of God) = Gruha Krithyam.

334. How the function of Aachaman pass through all the 4 stages of Varnaas?

Ans. Aachaman is a function that is taking a sip of Udharani Water (teaspoon of water) on the right palm and sip it without touching the teeth. Thereafter the Water passes through till stomach. However, it has importance only till it passes through the heart portion. 1. From Palm to Mouth = Vaisyan, 2. Touching the tongue = Soodran, 3. Up till crossing Throat = Khasthriya, 4. Up till crossing Heart = Brahman/Vipran.

333. What are the types of Tharpanam/Arghyam is offered by Sanathanees?

Ans. Mainly 5 types, viz 1. Bharma Arpana Theertham, Brahmaana Theertham, 3. Kaaya/Rishi Theertham, 4. Pithru Theertham, 5. Deva Theertham. Each Argyam to be offered in a specific manner.

332. Which quarter one should face while having food (eating) and its benefits?

Ans. Facing East = Ayuss / Promote Life expectancy also purifies Praana Vaayu, Facing South = Yasassu / Promote name and fame, Facing West = Aiswaryam = Promote prosperity, 4. Facing North = Sathyam / Promote truthfulness.

331. How Vedas are derived to the minds of Great Rishis?

Ans. 1. Rig Veda from Agni, 2. Yajur Veda from Vaayu, 3. Saama Veda from Sooryan, Adharvana Veda from Rudran as well as a combination from 3 Vedas created by Adharvana Rishi.

330. How the 16 Kalaas (Aura Effects) are fitted in the Human body?

Ans. 12 Parts of the body, 1 Right side, 1 Left side, 1 Bottom side, 1 Topside.

329. What are Chaathur Varnaas and their creation from Virat Purusha?

Ans. Varnaas means Kala or Aura earned & nurtured from severe sincerity in doing Nishkaamya Karma (Self-less work). They are 16 Kalaas, yet, 4 are very important as well as easy to practice from childhood. They are 1. Bhramana (Representing God’s face), 2. Khathriyas/Rulers (Representing God’s hands and shoulders), 3. Vaisyaas/Commerce (Representing God’s Thighs), 4. Soodras (Representing God’s Lotus Feet). In other words, Brahmana = Ghyaan, Kshathriya = Skills & Arts, Vaisya = Karma, Soodra = Bhakthi.

328. What are the most important Dharmas of 4 Yugas?

Ans.1. Krutha Yuga = Thapas (Penance), 2. Thretha Yuga = Yagam & Aathma Gnaanam, 3. Dwapara Yuga = Archana (Worship), 4. Kali Yuga = Dhaana and Dharma Anushtanam / Keertha (Naama Japam / Naama Sangeerthanam)

327. What are the Dasa-Naami-Sapradhyaas (Authorities of Bharatha Rishi Parampara)?

Ans. They are 10 clans known as 1. Theertha, 2. Aasrama, 3. Vana, 4. Aaranya, 5. Giri, 6. Parvatha, 7. Sagara, 8. Bharathi, 9. Saraswathi, 10. Chaivapuri.

326. Who are the Pancha Devathas who influences Human life?

Ans. 1. Devas (Celestial Gods), 2. Asuras (Associates of Lord Siva), 3. Ghandharvas (Music Lords), 4. Sarpas (Snakes), 5. Pithrus (Ancestors).

325. What are the names of Panchagni (Lord Agni/Fire)?

Ans. Agni Bhagavan produces 5 types of flames depend upon the function/ritual and change his name accordingly. They are 1. Dhakshina Agni, 2. Gaarhapathya Agni, 3. Aahavaneeya Agni, 4. Sabhya Agni, 5. Avasathya Agni.

324. What is Panchankshara Manthram of Lord Siva and its indications?

Ans. The Mantra is “Nama: Sivaaya”. The indication is that every beings life should have a purpose of living as well achieve salvation in this life itself. To achieve that the Paramathma created this precious syllable Mantra. Humans have 5 most important threats/fear to their life, to ward off that this Mantra was created due to God’s compassion. Those who chant can benefit its fruits.

Na = Naraka Bhayam (Fear of Hell), Ma = Marana Bhayam (Fear of Death), Si = Saisava Bhayam (Fear of Infant/childhood), Va = Vaardhakya Bhayam (Fear of Old Age sickness), Ya = Yama Bhayam (Fear of death chaser).

323. What is the Supreme Knowledge or Education?

Ans. Learning and chanting Vedas. In this Universe, only, Vedas does not have any amendments or supplementary editions. Many scholars tried and failed to modify. The conclusion was since it is absolute “100% perfect knowledge” there is no need for modifications.

322. What is called Dhaanam (Charity) part of Dharma (Virtues)?

Ans. It is an action of Remedy done to set off the accumulated past deeds as well as to achieve some specific objectives. When one does this with own intention it is called Dhaanam whereas if it is done through Spiritual practice then it became Dharmam. Dharmam will control selfish attitude whereas Dhaanam will not.

321. What is called Adhbhudham / Aascharyam (Supernatural/Marvellous)?

Ans. An experience that is not within the reach of his/her imagination is called Adhbudh.

320. What is known as Parama Yogam?

Ans. Mind’s Vasanaa-free state is the Parama Yogam. Achieving this is not an easy task.

319. What are the types of Avatars?

Ans. They are mainly 3 types. This a quality of power either from divine or demon. 1. Poornavatar (Full effect), 2.Amsaavatar (Part effect), 3. Aavesaavatar (Occasional Appearance as and when needed like possessed). Usually, all Puranas refer Avatar for Gods and re-birth for demons or humans, why because God’s does not have birth and death cycle (No beginning nor end) whereas any other being below the status of Godhood will have begging and end. Therefore, Poornavatar = The Incarnate possess Infinite / unimaginable Chaithanyam and Sakthi, Amsavathar = Limited Powers just to achieve the goal, Aavesavatar = The power resides only for a limited time period for a specific purpose.

318. What is Avatharam (Incarnation / descend)?

Ans. Avatharam is for everyone irrespective of religion, caste and creed. However, mainly used for Gods or Mahathmas. This is not gained from current birth. This arrived due to the command of Supreme God (In other words Soul’s intentional descending with a purpose). In Avatar, the Soul remains the same, but the body and shape will change according to purpose.

317. Who is Jeeva Mukthan (Liberator)?

Ans. Through a dedicated process of Saadhana (Practice), one achieves the goal of salvation within this life itself is the real liberator. (Liberation is a state of mind and conviction… it should be assumed not given by the third person, only through practice one can experience this truth).

316. How to control the whimsical mind (Mano Niyanthranam)?

Ans. 2 steps to follow viz. 1. True Sadhana (Continuous Practice), 2. Vairaghyam (Determination)

315. What are the Navavidha Bhakthi Sadhana (9 types of worships)?

Ans. 1. Sravanam (Listening), 2. Keertham (Praising ever pervading God), 3. Smaranam (Meditate and Imagine), 4. Paadha Sevanam (Service to the Lotus feet of God), 5. Archanam (Honouring God by offering flowers by chanting his/her holy names), 6. Vandhanam (Saluting / Prostrating / bow down to God), 7. Dhasyam (Surrendering), 8. Sakhyam (Innocent love and affection towards God), 9. Aathma Nivedhanam (Offer Self to God / Conscious full of God).

314. What makes a Temple become great and prosperous?

Ans. Five important continuous process makes one Temple prosperous. They are 1. Aacharya Tapas (Priest’s dedication, determination and penance), 2. Veda Japam (Devotees chanting Vedas and Manthras inside the shrine), 3. Jeernodharanam (Quick rectification of repairs), 4. Uthsavam (Periodical Celebrations), 5. Annadhanam (Offering free food to needy and devotees).

313. What was the necessity to build temples and its core objectives?

Ans. Kshethram (Temple) is the representative of the Human Body. Not only that the Chaithanyam of God residing inside our body get enhanced with the action of Prayer and in that process human beings are elevated to Godhood. To exercise this act Saints created the Temple Concepts across Bharatham.

312. How many types/models of Temples that practised?

Ans. Mainly 2 types of Temples. 1. Based on Aagama Sasthra method, whereby Praana Prathishta (consecration) of a deity on an object is initiated and Shadkaala or Thrikala Pooja (6 or 3 important cusp time worship) is being conducted without fail (Like nurturing a baby towards growth stage). 2. Based on Devotees Faith – God’s presence is assumed or felt on an object (Example, Pictures or Idols or Peedam or Plant etc) where no Praana Prathishta is done.

311. What is Kshethram (Temple / Residence of God)?

Ans. It is a disciplined systematic divine device (Yanthram). The purpose of this serene place is, from where the Supreme God’s presence is felt, interacted and realized by the devotees personally. Kindly note that “it is an arrangement” created by experienced scholars/saints etc. The human body can also play the same role but, quite often the body get impure due to its activities, therefore it is not wise during the initial stage of Sadhana/Practicing period. However, in the higher spiritual plane, eventually, the body must be converted into a Kshethra.

310. What the Two sections of Yajur Veda?

Ans. 1. Thaithareeya Sakha (Branch) explained through Thaithareeya Birds., 2. Vajasaneeyi Sakha (Branch) explained through Horse. {Once upon a time Great Human being use to know the languages of all creatures of this universe, even today many Mahatmas understand and converse with Animals, Plants and celestial bodies etc…, therefore no need to doubt or decline the facts of bird’s and horse’s teachings to human kind}.

309. What is Aasya of Vedas / Ultimate Advises (Intentional Virtues)?

Ans. Two approaches viz, 1. Karma Kaandam (Poorva Bhaag) promoting a legitimate way of achieving and practising Dharmam, Artham and Kaamam, 2. Gnaana Kaandam (Uthara Bhaag) promoting Moksha (Liberation).

308. What is the source guidance (Pramana Grantham) for Sanathana Dharma (Doctrine & Philosophy of Bhaaratham)?

Ans. Vedas. Now divided into 4+1 sections. However, the truth remains one and permanent.

307. What are the Mudras (Symbolic Guidance) of Upanishads?

Ans. Upanishads promote Four Important Freedoms (Swathanthryam) that is 1. Swathanthram (General Freedom to be free and simple), 2. Kayika Swathanthram (Freedom to the sport), 3. Manasika Swathanthram (Freedom to think and imagine), 4. Adhyathmika Swathanthram (Freedom for Spiritual practices).

306. When Human will be Full (Completeness!)?

Ans. When a person understands and realizes the three truths viz. 1) Own Body, 2. Own Mind, 3. Own Self.

305. What is the Goal of humankind?

Ans. Gnaana Aarjitham (Know Self). One must try his best to know “Self” as if this is the last chance of birth to realize Self!

304. What the advises given by Lord Siva to Sri Devi Upasakas (Devotees of Devi)?

Ans. Whatever amount of wealth and prosperity She bestows on you should be divided as Five parts and share. 3 portions for self-wellbeing, 1 portion for Deva-Pithru-Adhithi Pooja and 1 portion for own Guru.

303. Why and How sorrows as taunting us?

Ans. Due to 3 ways of Karmas. They are 1. Dhaiva Akruthyam / Prakruti Akruthyam (Results of wrong deeds that upset Gods and Nature), 2. Manushya Akruthyam (Results of other people’s curse), 3. Swaya Kruthyam (Result of cursing self-wrong actions).

302. Who protects the body and mind of a Kanya Sthri (Up to the age of 16)?

Ans. Age 01 to 05 = Chandran/Soma Devan, Age 06 to 10 = Ghandharva and Sri Devi, Age 11 to 16 = Agni Devan, 17+ Human husband.

301. What is the best and important Upasana Reethi (Worshiping methods) of Hindu Samskaram (Sanathana Dharma)?

Ans. They are 2 methods, 1. Nirguna Upasana (Gnaana Margam) = Uthamam (Great), 2. Saguna Upasana (Kshethra Aaradhana) = Madhyamam (Secondary).

300. What are the top 5 Maha Bhaghyas (Luckiest things)?

Ans. 1. Dheergayuss (Long Life), 2. Sadh Santhaan (Getting Good Children), 3. Sadh Sampath (Wealthy), 4. Sadh Keerthi (Good name and fame), 5. Vidwathwam (Well-educated and wisdom oriented).

299. Who are the 8 Agni Moorthis?

Ans. 1. Jathavedhas, 2. Sapthajihwan, 3. Havya Vahanan, 4. Aswodharajan, 5. Vaiswanaran, 6. Kaumarathejas, 7. Viswamukhan, 8. Dhevamukhan.

298. What the 7 tongues of Agni Deva?

Ans. 1. Hiranya, 2. Gagana, 3. Raktha, 4. Krishna, 5. Suprabha, 6. Bahuroopa, 7. Athirakshika.

297. Who are the Four Aathmas?

Ans. Aathma, Antharathma, Gnaanathma, Paramathma.

296. What are the 12 Dharmas (Virtues/Justice)?

Ans. 1. Bhootha Sayya (Sleep in time), 2. Bhramacharithwam (Maintain Celibacy), 3. Maunam (Silence), 4. Thrikala Snaanam (Taking 3 times bath), 5. Soodra Karma Vivarjanam (Don’t do bad and unacceptable things), 6. Nithya Pooja (Doing Daily Pooja), 7. Nithya Dhaanam (Daily Charity), 8. Aananda Sthuthi/Keerthanam (Praising God), 9. Naimithikaarchanam (Periodical Ceremony/Rites), 10. Guruviswasam (Having Faith in Guru), 11. Daiva Viswasam (Having Faith in God), 12. Japanishta (Discipline in Chanting).

295. What are the important Pralayams (Dissolution of the World/Natural calamities)?

Ans. They are mainly Four. 1. Pralayam (Pancha Bhoothams), 2. Prakrutha Pralayam (Brahma does this), 3. Naimithika Pralayam (Sri Krishna does this), 4. Maha Pralayam (Moola Prakruthi Parasakthi does this).

294. What are the Pancha Nyaayams?

Ans. Five justice/rules to resolve a problem known as 1. Prathigna (Promise/Oath), 2. Hethu (Reasoning), 3. Udhaharan (Examples), 4. Upanayam (Application/Negotiations), 5. Nigamanam (Conclusion).

293. What is the measurement of One Yojana?

Ans. One Yojana equal to 29.8688 Kilometre.

292. Who are Paathala Lok (Hell) Rulers?

Ans. 1. Athalam = Balan, 2. Vithalam = Parvathi and Parameswaran, 3. Suthalam = Mahabali, 4. Thalathalam = Mayan, 5. Mahathalam = Kadru’s children Kaadhrakeyars, 6. Rasathalam = Nivaatha Kavachakaala Keyars, 7. Paathalam = Naaglogathipathis.

291. Who are the Thri Sathkarmis (Three Actioners) in Saivagamam Tamil Version?

Ans. 1. Pathi (Easwar), 2. Pasu (Aathma), 3. Paasam (Bhandham)

290. How many Solar Years are mentioned in the Puranas?

Ans. Five. 1. Samvathsaram, 2. Parivathsaram, 3. Idaavathsaram, 4. Anuvathsaram, 5. Idwathsaram.

289. What are states of Mind and Brain?

Ans. Five states viz: 1. Moodathwam (Foolishness), 2. Kshiptham (Multiple/ verities), 3. Nikshiptham (Firmness), 4. Ekagram (Pointed), 5. Nirudham (Obstacles).

288. How does human commit sins (Paapa)?

Ans. Through Manasa (By Mind), Vacha (By Words), Karmana (By Action)

287. Breach consumption pattern?

Ans. During day time people consume more breach and night less.

286. What are the important Yogas?

Ans. They are 4. Ghnaana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Bhakthi Yoga, Raja Yoga.

285. What are the Shad-Sakthis (6 Primary Forces or Energies)?

Ans. 1. Aadhi Sakthi, 2. Para Sakthi, 3. Icha Sakthi, 4. Ghnaana Sakthi, 5. Kriya Sakthi and 6. Omkara Sakthi.

284. What is the definition and combination of MAYA (Illusion)?

Ans. MA = stands for “Final or End”, YA = stands for “Beginning or starting or birth”

283. What is the definition and combination of PRANAVAM (Primordial Sound)?

Ans. PRA = stands for “special and precious”, NAVAM = stands for “always new and virgin”.

282. What is Maya (Illusion/Unreality) Dosham (Sin)?

Ans. Whenever Jeemathma (Soul) forget and stay away from Paramathma due to Ignorance, the Maya Dosham will take birth automatically in that Soul/Self.

281. What is Kalmasha Dosham?

Ans. A sin that gets generated automatically while doing work/action due to scoffing (Dhikhar).

280. What is the fault of Ahamkaram?

Ans. It does not go away from individuals even after the death of the mortal body. According to Saasthras, it remains even in the Atom. In fact, the Ego itself is the identity of Individual, therefore, why should it go?

279. What is the Animal representation of Thri-Doshas?

Ans. Ahamkaram (Goat), Kalmasham/Sin (Elephant), Maaya (Peacock). Lord Mugan conquered these Thri-Doshas and made use of them as his Vaahana (Vehicle).

278. What is Ahamkaram (Ego/Self-Consciousness)?

Ans. Always thinking about Self is called Ahamkaram. This stays even while dying that one feels he/she is dying. It travels along with Jeeva/Life.

277. What is Chith/Chitham (Gained Intellect)?

Ans. A convinced matter being repeatedly fixed on to that is called Chith.

276. What is called Bhudhi (Brain Memory)?

Ans. When you are getting convinced without any doubt about a matter is called Bhudhi.

275. What is called Manas (Mind)?

Ans. Whenever the desire/vasanaas/consciousness appears and disappears on an object, that power is called Manas.

274. What is the source for Antha Karanas (Inner Organs) and Vedas?

Ans. It is self-generated/churned from Pancha Bhootha’s (Five Primary Elements) Sathwik Qualities (Sathawaams).

273. What is called Virat Roopam (Casual Body)?

Ans. Cause and effects of entire physical bodies of this universe are called Virat Roopam.

272. What are the Four Pillars for erecting a Devi Pooja Peedam?

Ans. One should make the Peedam with Pillars of symbolic representation viz. 1. Dharmam (Virtuous), 2. Ghaanam (Wisdom), 3. Vairagya (Determination), 4. Aiswaryam (Fortune).

271. What are the Three inborn desires of humans?

Ans. 1. Passion for Gold and Wealth accumulation, 2. Passion for getting children, 3. Passion for seeking sensual pleasure from the opposite sex.

270. What is called Jeevathwa Rahasyam/Description?

Ans. They are Seven elements put together helps the Jeeva/Life Energy to sustain and live. Ancient Seers compare this with a person riding a chariot in this manner. Sareeram = Chariot/Radham, Aathma = Traveller/Naathan, Bhudhi = Driver/Saaradhi, Manas = Controlling String, Indriyaas = Horses, Vishayas/Vaasanaas = Path of horses.

269. What are the Characteristics of Pancha Kosa (5 Subtle Sheaths)?

Ans. The precious life energy is kept inside this bag (Sheaths) called Pancha Kosa. They are 5 shields viz. 1. Annamaya Kosa (Made out of food), 2. Panamaya Kosa (Enveloped by main Praana Air/Oxygen), 3. Manomaya Kosoa (Enveloped by Kama-Vikara- Vaasanas), 4. Vignaanamaya Kosa (Enveloped by Practical Knowledge), 5. Anandhamaya Kosa (Enveloped by Pure Happiness).

268. Where is Kudalini Sakthi is residing I human body?

Ans. Just above Maya Bheejam flaring like fire head.

267. Where is Maya Bheejam is residing in the human body?

Ans. It is residing Just above Svayambhu Lingam in the form of Bindu (Dot) and Naadham (Roaring) producing deep hidden subtle sound from a mix of Hakara-Rakara-Eekara swaram known as Hreem!

266. Where is the placement of Svayambhu Lingam (Self Born Chaithanyam / Consciousness) in the human body?

Ans. Centre of Sushumna Naadi (Middle Subtle Nerve), capable of making Icha-Gnaana-Kriya Sakthi with the power billions of Sun.

265. What is Samadhi (Seventh from Yoga-ashtangas)?

Ans. Uniting Jeevathma (Individual Soul) with Paramatha (Gross Supreme Soul) and maintain the Ekathma Bhavam (Oneness) is called Samadhi.

264. What is Dhyaanam (Sixth from Yoga-ashtangas)?

Ans. Unite all Antha Karanas (Manas-Bhudhi-Chith-Ahamkaram) into one Chaithanyam and then place your Ishta Devatha’s form in it is called Dhyaanam.

263. What is Dhaarana (Fifth from Yoga-ashtangas)?

Ans. Positioning Praana Vaayu in specific parts (Kumbakam) within the body is called Dhaarana. They are 1. Toe, 2. Leg Anklet, 3. Thighs, 4. Mooladhara Chakram, 5. Genital part, 6. Navel, 7. Hearth, 8. Neck, 9. Adho-Jihwika (Uvula), 10. Throat, 11. Nose, 12. Middle of Eyebrows, 13. Head, 14. Forehead, 15. Dwadasantham (Centre of Head).

262. What is Prathyaahaaram (Fourth from Yoga-ashtangas)?

Ans. Until one achieve the goal (Aimed Sidhi), the Practioner strictly control the Indriya Vishayaas (Enjoying Sensitive and Lustful Pleasure) by force.

261. What is called Uthama Praanaayam?

Ans. While doing Pranayam for some time if your body tries to raise by leaving or untouched the earth then it is called Uthama (Very good).

260. What is called Madhyama Praanaayam?

Ans. While doing Pranayam for some time if your body gets vibration/jerking then it is called Madhyam (Somewhat good).

259. What is called Adhama Praanaayam?

Ans. While doing Pranayam for some time if your body gets sweat then it is called Adhamam (Not good).

258. What should remember while doing Praanaayam?

Ans. Inhale breath through left nostril i.e. Ida Naadi (Moon) and Hold the breath in Sushmna Naadi (Agni/Fire) then release it through right nostril i.e. Pingala Naadi (Sun). Here the calculation of Mathras differ. The formula is 16:64:32.

257. What is Aasanam (Third from Yoga-ashtangas)?

Ans. They are 5 important Aasanaas also known as Aasana Panchaka, 1. Pathmasan, 2. Swasthikasan, 3. Bhadrasan, 4. Vajraasan, 5. Veerasan.

256. What is Niyama (Second from Yoga-ashtangas)?

Ans. They are 10 rules to be followed to become Sanyaasi, 1. Thapass (Penance), 2. Santhosham (Happiness), 3. Aasthikhyam (Faith in Vedas-Deva-Dwija-Guru), 4. Dhaanam (Charity and sharing), 5. Deva Pooja, 6. Sidhantha-Mahavakhya-Sravanam (Listening to Puran and great advises), 7. Lajja (Shame or shy away from wrongdoings), 8. Mathi (Intention to do charity works), 9. Manthra Japa, 10. Homam (Havan).

255. What is Yama (First from Yoga-ashtangas)?

Ans. They are 10 rules to be followed to enter Sanyaasa Asram. Ahimsa (Not to hurt any beings), Sathyam (Truthful), Apaharan (No to steal others wealth), Brahma-Charryam (Maintain Celibacy), Dhaya (Compassionate), Mano-Nirmalathwam (straightforwardness), Kshama, Dhairya, Mithaahaara (Consume less food), Suchithwam (Neatness).

254. How many Upanishads exists?

Ans. Ancient scriptures say 1008+, but now only 108 itself partly traceable. Dasopanishads (10) are easily available for learning.

253. What is called Veda-Thrayi?

Ans. The sacred thread (Poonal/Upavetham) is called Veda-Thrayi because it consists of all the 3 frontline Vedas Rig, Yaju and Sama.

252. What are the Veda-Angas (portions of Vedas)?

Ans. They are 6. 1. Siksha (Teaching, Alphabets and Pronouncing methods).

2. Chhandhas (Meanings, Explanations and Writing methods).

3. Vyakaran (Grammer), 4. Niruktham (Commentary on tough words and phrases, explanations in detail, examples etc), 5. Jyothisham (Astronomy and Astrology), 6. Kalpam (Ways to earn Punyam through good Karma).

251. How a King or Government Heads receive Paapam (Sin) from their citizens?

Ans. If the citizens of a country do any kind of Paapam (Sin) due to the injustice in the ruling, One of six portion of Paapam will be accounted into Kings/Heads account.

250. What is not equal to Punya (Holy Merits) and Paapa (Demerits)?

Ans. No Punyam will equal the “Compassion” and No Paapam will be more than “Himsa” (Killing nature in all respects).

249. What is the meaning of Sareeram?

Ans. A combination of Siva and Sakthi in a form is called Sareeram.

248. What is Sivam?

Ans. Aprathyaksha (An Invisible force)

247. What is Sakthi?

Ans. Prathyaksha (A visible or feel of action)

246. What is Vivaah (Marriage)?

Ans. Union of Siva and Sakthi to be called as Vivaah.

245. Sakthi/Sri Vidhya Poojas are conducted in how many ways?

Ans. Three, they are 1. Para Pooja (Reducing duality to zero i.e. limited “I” to be replaced with Unlimited divine “I”), 2.Apara Pooja (Doing Pooja in Yanthra) is to convert and direct all material comforts and experience into Brahman), 3.Para-Apara Pooja (A middle approach to Para and Apara Pooja, here Vigraha Aaradhana is considered but accumulate all Dwaitha Bhavanas/Duality Nature and offer to Fire God and finish with it).

244. What the important Drushits (Aspects) of Parasakthi/Sadha Sivan?

Ans. They are 5 namely 1. Icha Sakthi, 2. Gnaana Sakthi, 3. Kriya Sakthi, Chith Sakthi, 5. Aanandha Sakthi.

243. What are the important 2 divisions in Sakthi/Durga Pooja?

Ans. 1. Dhakshina Aachaaram, 2. Vaama Aachaaram.

242. What are the different types of Poojas/Worship conducted on Diwali day?

Ans. 5 types of Poojas conducted in a different name for the same auspicious day. They are 1. Dhan Theras, 2. Narak Chathurdasi, 3. Lakshmi Pooja, 4. Bhali Prathipadham, 5. Bhai-Bheej (also known as Yama Dwitheeya).

241. What are the divisions of Yajur Vedam?

Ans. Two divisions, they are 1. Thaithareeyam (Krishna Yajurvedam), 2. Vaajasaneeyi (Sukla Yajurvedam).

240. What are the UpaVedas (Sub/Branch Vedas)?

Ans. They are Four viz. 1. Ayurveda (From Rig and Adharva Vedam), 2. Dhanurveda (From Yajur Vedam), 3. Ghaandharva/Music Veda (From Sama Vedam) and 4. Sthapathya/Mechanical Veda (From Adharvana Vedam).

239. What is the Dharma (Righteous) of good Children?

Ans. Mainly Three viz. 1. While parents are alive listen to them and live up to their expectation and satisfaction, 2. When dead offer lots of food to poor and needy, 3. Do Gaya Srardham (Ritual offerings in Gaya-Bihar).

238. What are the Four methods of Navarathri Pooja?

Ans. 1. Devi Pooja, 2. Homam (Oblation), 3. Kanya Pooja (Worshiping Virgin Girls), 4. Brahmana Pooja/Bhojan.

237. What are the types of Karmas (Action/Work)?

Ans. They are 4. 1. Sanchitham, 2. Praarabdham, 3. Aagami, 4. Varthamaan.

236. Which Karma does not have Pariharam/Prayachitham (Remedy)?

Ans. Prarabdha Karma.

235. Which object that no one will refuse to accept in this earth?

Ans. Sukham (Enjoyment and Happiness). Renouncer will enjoy Aathma Sukham and Samsari will enjoy Bhauthika Sukham (material comforts).

234. What is the boundary of Sorrow for a Samsari (Gruhastha/Family Person)?

Ans. Puthra Nashtam (Loss of Children).

233. What is the boundary of Joy for a Samsari (Gruhastha/Family Person)?

Ans. Puthra Laab (Getting children from ethical way).

232. Who all came out of Hiranya Gharbam (Golden Egg/Brahman)?

Ans. The Egg split into 2 portions. The Right Side became Brahma (Creator) and the Left side became Swarga and Prithvi.

231. Who are the Children born out of Brahma’s own body?

Ans. From the right side “Swayambhu Manu” and from left side “Satha Roopa” came into existence.

230. Who are the Children of Brahma (Aathma Santhan)?

Ans. They are 8 Children viz. 1. Pulasthyan, 2. Athri, 3. Pulahan, 4. Marichi, 5. Kruthu, 6. Naradhan, 7. Dhakshan, 8. Vasishtan.

229. What are the Karma Gunas (Qualities of Deeds)?

Ans. They are 3 types 1. Subham (Good), 2. Asubham (Bad), 3. Misram (Good and Bad mix).

228. What is Swayam Varam and how many types exists?

Ans. They are 3 types viz. 1. Ichha Swayamvaram (Sheer liking choice), 2. Savya-vastha Swayamvaram (Conditional winning choice), 3. Sourya-Sulkala Swayamvaram (Hardcore fights and defeat a specific object or war). All these Swayamvaram to be conducted only for King families. Bride chooses her Groom by her own choice/decision and parents must accept him. The selected Groom will receive a garland from the bride this is called Swayamvaram.

227. How many types of Devi Yagam being conducted by whom?

Ans. They are 3 types. 1. Sathweekam (Conductors=Rishis), 2. Rajaseekam (Conductors=Kings) and 3. Thaamaseekam (Conductors=Demons).

226. What are the 6 faces of Lord Siva?

Ans. Those Six faces are 1. Easanan, 2. Thathpurashan, 3. Aghoran, 4. Vaamadhevan, 5. Sadhyojathan and 6. Adho-Jyothir-Mukham.

225. Sri Lalitha Sahasranaamam Manthra Bhgha consists of how many Chapters?

Ans. 14 Chapters viz: 1. Sri Mathuravatharam, 2. Srimannagara Varnana, 3. Bhandasura Varnana, 4. Manthra Roopam, 5. Kundalini Roopam, 6. Bhakthanugraha Roopam, 7. Nirgunopasana, 8. Sagunopasana, 9. Pancha Brahma Swaroopam, 10. Kshethra-Kshetragna Roopam, 11. Pidani Anga Devatha Roopam, 12. Yogini Nyasa Roopam, 13. Vibhoothi Visthara Marga Bhedha Samarasya Roopam, 14. Siva-Sakthyaikhya Roopam.

224. Sri Lalitha Sahasranaamam consists of how many sections?

Ans. Three sections viz. Poorva Bhagha (50×2 lines), Sthothra Bhagha (182 ½x2 lines), Uthara Bhagha (87 ½ x 2lines) = Total 320+320=640 lines. Also, having unique 1000 names.

223. How many types of Anus (Atoms) exists?

Ans. 7 Types. 1. Saaswatham, 2. Kshanikam, 3. Soonyam, 4. Nithyam, 5. Anithyam, 6. Sakarthrukam, 7. Ahamgaram.

222. Veda consists of how many Kandas (Sections)?

Ans. They are 4. 1. Prajapathyam, 2. Somam, 3. Aagneyam, 4. Viswadevam.

221. Who are the Saptha Rishis of the current time (Vaivaswatha Manwantharam)?

Ans. They are 7 always. 1. Kasyapan, 2. Athri, 3. Bharadwajan, 4. Viswamithran, 5. Jamadhagni, 6. Gauthaman and 7. Vasishtan.

220. Are these Saptha Rishis permanent?

Ans. No. They change according to each Manvantharam (Life span of one Manu Maharshi, approximately 4.32 million solar human years).

219. How many types of childbirth takes place in human beings?

Ans. They are 2 types. 1. Bheejajan (From Bheeja/Seed/Semen), 2. Kshethrajan (IVF/Babies created from mother’s Eggs and conceived outside her womb/Test Tube Baby).

218. How many Samskaras (Consecration/Civilized Culture) are given in Sanathana Dharma?

Ans. Total 48 Samskaras. Out of these 40 Sanskaras for Gruhasthya (Family people) and 8 Samskaras for Sanyasis (Renounced Individuals).

217. How many types of Bhudhi (Brainpower) practised?

Ans. They are 2 types. 1. Sayuktham (With Trick/Practical Intelligence), 2. Ayuktham (Without Trick/Unsuitable/Unintelligence/Stupidity).

216. How many types of Samarthyam (Smartness) practised?

Ans. They are 2 types. 1. Sasthra Samarthya (Scientific Knowledge-based), 2. Bhudhi Samarthya (Natural Brain Power based).

215. How many types of Ichharthis exists?

Ans. 2 types. 1. Samarthan (Smart people), 2. Moodas (Ignorants).

214. How many types of Icha-Heenas (Desireless) exists?

Ans. 3 Types. 1. Utthama (High class), 2. Madhyama (2^nd class), 3. Adhama (Low class).

213. What are the 2 types of humans?

Ans. 1. Ichharthi (Desireful/Bound by Desires), 2. Icha-Heenan (No desire for anything).

212. What are the 5 important qualities required for a good Puran (Ancient Spiritual Advises)?

Ans. 1. Historical facts and events, 2. It should include the essence of the Vedas and Vedanthas, 3. It should have Dharma Sasthra Sidhanthas (Virtuous), 4. It should contain Neethi Nyaaya Rahasyas (Secrets of Justification), 5. It should contain Varna Aasrama Dharmas (Elevation theory, discipline and Justice).

211. What are the 3 un-avoidable/mandatory duties of Human beings?

Ans. 1. Through Brahma Charyam repays the debts of Rishis, 2. Through Thilodhaka Tharpanam (Offering Pure Water) repay the debts of Pithrus (Ancestors), 3. Through Deva Tharpana Pooja repays the debts of Devas.

210. What are the Five important Yagnaas (Service/Offerings)?

Ans. 1. Deva Yagnam, 2. Brahma/Rishi Yagnam, 3. Bhootha Yagnam, 4. Pithru Yagnam, 5. Maanushya/Adhidhi Yagnam.

209. Which are the greatest Siva Temples in this world?

Ans. They are 5. 1. Kasi, 2. Kedharam, 3. Mahakalam, 4. Rameswaram, 5. Thrayambakam.

208. How many types of Bhasma/Vibhoothi used?

Ans. 3 Types. 1. Santhi Bhasma, 2. Paushtika Bhasma, 3. Kamadha Bhasma.

207. What is Sirovrutham/Paasupatha Vrutham/Siva Vrutham?

Ans. Applying pure Bhasma (Vibhoothi/Sacred Ash) in the body by saying the following Mantras is called Sirovrutham. 6 Times chanting is required. 1. Agni-rithi-bhasma, 2. Jalamithi bhasma, 3. Sthalamithi bhasma, 4. Vaayurithi bhasma, 5. Vyomethi bhasma, 6. Sarvam Hava Idham bhasma. Need to apply the Bhasma across the body then do Siva Darsanam to complete the Vrutham.

206. How many faces has Rudraksh?

Ans. 14 Faces. 1. Siva Swaroopam, 2. Siva-Sakthi/Gauri-Sankar Swaroopam, 3. Agni Swaroopam, 4. Brahma Swaroopam, 5. Kalagni Swaroopam, 6. Shanmukha Swaroopam, 7. Kamadeva Swaroopam, 8. Vinayaka Swaroopam, 9. Bhairava Swaroopam, 10. Janardhana Swaroopam, 11. Eakadasa Rudra Swaroopam, 12. Dwadhasa-Adhithya Swaroopam, 13. Karthikeyan Swaroopam, 14. Pamasiva Swaroopam.

205. Where one should wear how many Rudraksham?

Ans. 8 Important places one can wear Rudraksham they are:

1. Khanda/Neck = 32 seeds, 2. Sirass/Head = 40 seeds, 3. Srothram/Ears = 6 seeds each, 4. Hastham/Hands (Wrist) = 12 seeds each, 5. Bhujam/Shoulders = 16 seeds each, 6. Nethram/Eyes = 1 each, 7. Sikha/Crest = 1 seed, 8. Vaksham/Chest = 108 seeds.

204. What are the significance of Rudraksha Varnam (Colors) and its Jathi?

Ans. They are mainly 4 classes. 1. Swetha/White Rudraksh = Brahmana Jathi, 2. Raktha/Red Rudraksh = Kshathriya Jathi, 3. Swetha-Raktha Rudraksh = Vaisya Jathi and 4. Krishna/Black Rudrakh = Soodhra Jathi. However, when a true devotee wears these Rudraksha, all of them will be converted into Savarni status.

203. How many types of Rudhrakshaas there?

Ans. 36 types. All these Rudrakshaas came out from Sri Rudran’s (Siva) 3 eyes. From right eye (Soorya Nethram) 12, from left eye (Chandra Nethram) 16, and from third eye (between eyebrows) known as (Agni Nethram) 10. The colours of these are = Soorya Nethram – Brownish, Chandra Nethram – Whitish and Agni Nethram – Blackish.

202. In the human body, how many visible Dwaraas (holes for discharge)?

Ans. 9 Dwaaraas (Open Windows/Doors).

201. How many Gods are residing on the right ear of a Brahmanan?

Ans. 6 Devas, due to which just touching right ear of a Brahmaman he body get cleansed (Now-a-days we have waterless car wash! how?). They are Agni, Varunan, Vedas, Sooryan, Chandran & Vaayu.

200. How many types of Aachaman is prescribed?

Ans. 6 Types. 1. Sudham, 2. Smartham, 3. Pauranikam, 4. Vaidheekam, 5. Thanthrikam and 6. Sroutham.

199. How or What is the method to be followed while Praanaayaama?

Ans. The formula is 1:3:2 basis. Please note many methods are there depend upon the need of a Praanaayaamam. Three aspects of Pranayama are Rechaka (Inhale 32 Mathras)-Kumbaka (Hold 64 Mathras)-Poorakam (Exhale 16 Mathras).

Methodology: – Say “AAa” and count 32 Mathras (Syllables) of Inhale, then hold the breath inside the lungs for 64 Mathras by saying Ooo…, then Exhale by saying Imm… for 16 Mathras. This was one-time Pranayamam will be completed by saying AUM.

Another approach from the saints that, Inhale 8 Mathras, hold 8 Mathras and Release 8 Maathras, (1:1:1 basis) this way the actioner regulates the breath.

198. What is Alakshya Pranayaamam?

Ans. Breathing without meditating on a specific form of God (Nirguna Dhyanam).

197. What is Salakshya Pranayaamam?

Ans. Breathing while meditating on a form of God (Saguna Dhyanam).

196. What is Sagarbha Pranayaamam?

Ans. Breathing along with Manthra Japa (Chanting). This is practised in most of Pooja time.

195. What is Sadhoomam and Vidhoomam Pranayamam?

Ans. Normal breathing without any terms and conditions. Inhale fast and exhale fast without holding the breath inside (Most of the Animals and few humans does this practice).

194. What are the main and important Pranayamam (Breath Regulation) methods?

Ans. They are 6. 1. Sadhoomam, 2. Vidhoomam, 3. Sagarbham, 4. Agarbham, 5. Salakshyam and 6. Alaykshyam.

193. What are the main Aachara (Conduct/Manners) divisions?

Ans. They are 2. 1. Saasthreeyam (Scientific Rules), 2. Laukeekam (Material).

192. How many Manu Maharshis are there?

Ans. They are 14. 1. Swayamboo, 2. Swarochishan, 3. Uthaman, 4. Thamasan, 5. Raivathan, 6. Chaakshushan, 7. Vaivaswathan, 8. Saavarni, 9. Dhaksha Saavarni, 10. Meru Saavarni, 11. Soorya Saavarni, 12. Chandra Saavarni, 13. Rudra Saavarni and 14. Vishnu Saavarni.

191. Who are the Pithru Devathas and how many are they?

Ans. They are 7. In Form 4 and Formless 3. In Form = Agnishath, Barhishath, Soman & Yaman. In Formless = Analan, Dhyoman and Aaryama.

190. What is the core message of Dwaitham?

Ans. Aathma/Soul/Life Energy is different from Brahman. Aathma can never become Brahman or Paramathma.

189. What is the core message of Adhvaitham?

Ans. Aathma/Soul/Life Energy is nothing but Brahman itself.

188. What is Jeeva (Life Energy)?

Ans. The Aathma reflects its Chaithanyam (Consciousness) in Bhudhi (Brain) is called Jeeva. It is sprouting only to enjoy the fruits of its Past and Present Karma.

187. How different Devas and Devis rule in our mortal body?

Ans. Sri Krishna = Across the body and overall Incharge, Brahma = Manas (Mind) and Indriyas, Siva = Knowledge/Wisdom, Vishnu = Prana, Bhagavathy = Budhi (Brain & Memory), Moola Prakruthi and Her Upa-Devis = All other 23+ Vikaras especially Sleep.

186. What is Mukthi/Moksham (Liberation)?

Ans. Freedom from Bondage is called Mukthi. Its starting point is Desires and ending point is Absolute Satisfaction.

185. What is the type of Mukthis (Liberation)?

Ans. They mainly 5 in terms of spiritual life. 1. Salokhyam (Live where God lives), 2. Saamepyam (Getting closer to God), 3. Saroopyam (Adoring Godhood), 4. Sayoojyam (Merge in God), 5. Kaivalyam (Become Nothingness/Neither existed nor exist).

184. What is the time of one day for Brahma?

Ans. 28 Indras period.

183. What is the size of Sookshma Deham (Subtle Body)?

Ans. The size of the Thumb Finger.

182. What is Panchayana Pooja (Five Devatha’s worship)?

Ans. God Incarnate Sri Adi Sankaracharya prescribed 5 mandatory Poojas for Brahmin families. They are worshipping 1. Ganapathy, 2. Sooryan, 3. Maha Vishnu, 4. Sivan and 5. Parasakthi.

181. How a Brahmin could become Paapi (Sinner) on account to Karma?

Ans. 5 jobs/professions are prohibited for Brahmins, they are 1. An Astrologer, 2. A Doctor, 3. The business of Arrack/Spirit, 4. The business of all types of Metals, 5. The business of all types of Chemicals.

180. How a woman is classified due to her sexual relationship or activities and titled in society?

Ans. They are 8 situations. 1. Pathivrutha (1 Husband), 2. Kulada (2 Men), 3. Dharshini (3 Men), 4. Punchali (4 Men), 5 & 6 Vesya (5 to 6 Men), 7 & 8 Punghi (7 to 8 Men) and 8+ Maha Vesya (innumerable relationships with men).

179. How many important Narak (Hell) exists and what is called Narak?

Ans. They consist 86 states. Narak means Hell. This is a place of Ghosts. When a departed soul that is not cleansed its impurity while alive in a body, will go to this abode. It is a place (Lok) invisible for human eyes, floating in the South Quarter/Zone of Earth. In Human body, South Zone is below hip till feet (The limbs/parts of this portion get damaged, then their life is really Hell!)

178. Who are the Two types of humans?

Ans. They are 2. 1) Nishkaaman (Selfless), 2) Sakaman (Selfish).

177. Who is known as Paramathma (Gross Primary Soul/Source of life Energy)?

Ans. The Bhrama Chaithanyam that is ever pervading without any specific form or measurement, ultimate truthful, reason and consequence of everything, beyond words, time and space, neither this nor that, without that Power nothing exists is Paramathma.

176. Who is known as Jeevathma (Soul/Life Energy)?

Ans. In a living body, Brahma Chaithanyam is reflected/superimposed as a life force called Jeevathma.

175. Who are the Gods responsible for Indriyam (Bodily Power/Semen)?

Ans. They are 4. Sooryan, Vaayu, Prithwi & Brahma.

174. How many are Aadhithyas (Sun)?

Ans. Twelve Aadhithyaas.

173. How many are Rudras?

Ans. Eleven Rudras.

172. What are the 5 Alankaraas (adorable qualities) of a female?

Ans. Anukoola (Favourable & Friendly), Vimalaanghi (Bright and Neat), Kulaja (Wellborn/good breed), Kusala (Competent & Skilful), Suseela (Good Conduct/Morals).

171. How many days of Impurity to be observed on account of blood relative’s death?

Ans. For Brahmins = 10 days, Kshathriyas = 12 days, Vaisyaas = 15 days and Soodhraas = 30 days.

170. Which are the 7 Lokas (Worlds) above Earth?

Ans. They are 7. Bhu Loka (Earth), Bhuvar Loka (World of Praana Vaayu/Air), Mahar Loka (World of Sage/Saints), Suvarloka (Paradise), Jana Loka (World of Ancestors), Thapo Loka (World of Saptha Rishis), Sathya/Brahma Loka (World of Creator).

169. What the size of a Brahmanda (Universal Galaxy)?

Ans. A group 7+7=14 worlds make one Brahmanda (Above earth 7 and below 7).

168. What are the portfolios of those Five Devis?

Ans. Durga Devi = Activating Antha Karanas (Mana, Budhi, Chith & Ahamkar).

Lakshmi Devi = Activating Wealth and Prosperity

Saraswathi Devi = Activating Brain, Memory and Knowledge

Savithri Devi = Activating Aathma Ghyan (Self Consciousness) & Divine Aura

Radha Devi = Activating Pancha Pranaas (Subtle-Life Energy Air).

167. Who are the Five Prakruthi Sakthis (Natural Life Forces) in the form of Goddess?

Ans. Durga Devi, Radha Devi, Lakthi Devi, Saraswathi Devi & Savithri Devi.

166. Total how many Lokas (worlds) exists in and around us?

Ans. They are 14. 7 Dweepas and 7 Paathalas = 14.

165. What are the Saptha Pathala Lokas (Seven under the sea world)?

Ans. 1. Athalam, 2. Vithalam, 3. Suthalam, 4. Thala-thalam, 5. Rasathalam, 6. Mahalthalam, 7. Paathalam.

164. Which are the Saptha Samudras (7 Oceans)?

Ans. 1. Lavana Samudram, 2. Ikshoo Samudram, 3. Sura Samudram, 4. Ghrutha Samundram, 5. Ksheera Samudram, 6. Dhadhi Samudram, 7. Sudha Jala Samudram.

163. Which are the Saptha-dweepas (7 islands) and Gods in-charge off?

Ans. 1. Jambhoo-dweep (Aruna Devi), 2. Plaksha-dweep (Sooryan/Sun), 3. Salmali-dweep (Chandra/Moon), 4. Kusa-dweep (Agni/Fine), 5. Krauncha-dweep (Varun/Water), 6. Saka-dweep (Hari-Praana Vaayu Swaroop), 7. Pushkara-dweep (Brahma/Creator).

162. What are the Bhathi Yogas/Types of Bhakthi Yogas?

Ans. They are mainly 4. Para-bhakthi, Sathwika-bakthi, Rajasik-bhakthi & Thamasik-bhakthi.

161. What are the 3 Important Yogas that unite an individual with Brahman?

Ans. Ghyana Yoga (True Knowledge), Karma Yoga (Selfless work) and Bhakthi Yoga (Devotional activity).

160. What are the Yoga-ashtangam (8 Yoga Achievements).

Ans. They are 8. Yama, Niyama, Asanam, Pranayam, Prathyaharam, Dharana, Dhyana, Samadhi.

159. What is Yogam?

Ans. The confluence of Jeevathma (Part of Life Energy) and Paramathma (Gross Primary Cosmic Energy).

158. What are the components of Sookhma Sareera (Infinite/subtle body)?

Ans. They are made up of 18 elements (Thathwas). 5 Ghyanedriyas, 5 Karmendriyas, 5 Pranaas, Bhudhi, Manas = 17.

157. What is the value of a woman? (mortal body) who has 32 Lakshanas (Good Quality Attributes), according to Sasthra (Scriptures)?

Ans. 1 crore (10 million) Pavan Gold (1 Pavan equal to 8 grams, means 8 crore grams i.e. 80,000 Kilograms of Gold).

156. What are the important Dharmas of a King (Raja Dharma)?

Ans. They are 5. Conducting Selfless Yagas & Yathnas for everyone’s welfare (In today’s life macro level beneficiary schemes for public), Learn Vedas, Do Charity, giving shelter to refugees/dependents, Rule the country as per people’s wish.

155. What is Parama Sreshta Dharmam? (Ultimate virtue)?

Ans. Living for Truth & Breath to uphold Truth. Nothing bigger than Truth.

154. When everything becomes nothing and meaningless?

Ans. When you develop innocent devotion (Para Bhakthi) towards God.

153. Who is the actual Pitha (Father)?

Ans. The person who gives the following without any expectation is considered as a father. They are 5 important gifts 1. Anna (Giving food), 2. Abhaya (Giving shelter), 3. Vidhya (Giving education), 4. Vitha (Giving money), 5. Jananam (Giving birth to life/soul).

152. What is the realization (Sakshathkaram) of Brahman?

Ans. Even if I write 1000+ pages it will be incomplete, yet to summarize; By doing good conducts (rituals, praising, helping everyone without expecting commercial benefits, seeing God’s presence in everyone, follow advises from Vedas). One and the only Moola Prakruthi becomes everything, nothing exists other than Brahman itself, seen (Saguna/Form) and unseen (Nirguna/Formless) are the same Brahman itself, the Life/Energy/Aathma is same in every being except their outer body. Individually Learn and experience that, Brahman alone is Sathyam (permanent truth) and rest all Mithya (temporary truth & changeable). Firm conviction on these facts is a realization.

151. What is the difference between Jathi and Savarni?

Ans. Jathi title is received by birth whereas through good Karma one must attain Savarni title. Savarni means he/she who knows the existence of Brahman (God/Lord/Divine Presence) and Manasa/Vacha/Karma (By mind, words & action) never ever hurt anyone (including animals, trees and nature) that includes all beings in this universe.

150. What is Jathi (Caste)?

Ans. It is a system designed based on the hereditary profession (A Scheme) created by Sage Bharadwaj, Garga & Brughu. Children taking birth in a particular class of family considered being named after their Jathi. Whereas, Jathi is a temporary title and everyone must try their best of abilities to rise to Savarni. All four Jathis can raise to Savarni.

149. When one should conduct the Upanayanam (Holy thread adoring ritual) for different castes (Jathi)?

Ans. For Brahmin boys at the age of 8, Kshathriya boys at the age of 12 and Vaisya boys at the age of 16.

Upa Nayanam means, initiation to raise innocent/ignorant children for realizing Brahman (the absolute truth) by way of conducting regular rituals and practising Ghyana/Karma/Bakthi/Yoga Sadhanaas.

148. What are the Saptha Lokas (7 worlds) which control our life?

Ans. Bhu Lok (Earth), Indra Lok (Swarga), Vahni Lok (Fire world-deep inner Earth), Yama Lok (Souls waiting for next birth), Siva Lok (Souls in deep meditation), Sathya Lok (Soul’s enjoying place), Vaikunda Lok (Soul living under the direct guidance of Lord Vishnu).

147. When makes/force human beings to be like an animal?

Ans. 4 blemishes (Chathur Dosha) viz. Youvanam (Youthhood), Kamam (Lust), Dravya Prabhavam (Ego due to wealthy), Moodathwam (Ignorant).

146. What are the benefits of listening to divine stories (Kadha Sravanam)?

Ans. 3 Important benefits obtained. 1. Mind get cleansed, 2. Happiness in current life (Ihaloka Sukham), 3. Elevation for the Aathma after departing from the body (Paraloka Sukham).

145. How does the wealth go (path of wealth) away from one’s hand?

Ans. They are 3 ways. Sukruthi (Good person) will spend towards Dhanam (Charity) and Bhogam (Enjoyment) and Paapi/Dhushkruti (Bad person) will Vyarth Vyayam (Waste entire wealth good for nothing).

144. What quality of life is needed to eradicate Desires?

Ans. They are 3. Vidhya (Education/Knowledge), Thapass (Penance), Yogabhyasam (Harnessing/Practicing Union with God).

143. What will you achieve or get by educating self?

Ans. 8 Important fruits can be achieved. They are Sadh Seelam (Good Habits), Maryadha (Respects), Vinayam (Humility), Nirahamkaram (Egoless attitude), Paropakara Thathparatha (Helping Nature), Nishkopa (Control on anger), Santhosham (Happiness), Kshama (Patience).

142. How many and what are the main divisions of Ghyan (Knowledge)?

Ans. They are 2. 1) Sabdhika Ghyan (Sound), knowledge gained from Vedas, Science and read from books and heard from others.

2) Anubhava Ghyan (Self Experience Knowledge).

141. How many types of Children are there?

Ans. Thirteen.

140. What the Three important Sudhis (Purity) required to get the full benefit of Theertha Yathra (Pilgrimage)?

Ans. They are 3. Dravya Sudhi (Purity of object), Kriya Sudhi (Purity of Action), Mana Sudhi (Purity of Mind).

139. Which are the most Holy Asrams (Hermitage)?

Ans. They are 2. Bhadrikasramam, Sarayoopasramam

138. Which are the most important Sarass (Lakes)?

Ans. They are 3. Maanasa Sarassu, Bindu Sarovaram, Achhedhana Sarassu.

137. Which are the most important Holy Mountains?

Ans. They are 3. Sri Sailam, Meru, Ghandhamadhanam.

136. Which are the main Punya Kshethras (Holy Places)?

Ans. They are 7. Pushkaram, Kuru-kshethram, Dharmaranyam, Prabhasam, Prayagam, Naimisaranyam and Arbhudharanyam.

135. Who are the important and holy Rivers of Bharat?

Ans. They are 15 Rivers. Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswathi, Narmada, Ghandaki, Sindhu, Gomathi, Thamasa, Kaveri, Chandrabhagha, Vethravathi, Charmanwathi, Sarayu, Thapi and Bhramathi.

134. When do the Rivers get polluted (Rajaswala Period of Rivers)?

Ans. During the months of Simham (Aug/Sep) and Kannya (Sep/Oct) – Varsha Rithu time.

133. What is the contribution of Mana-Sudhi / Pure mind?

Ans. It cultivates and promotes Ghyan (Knowledge) on Dharma Prakasam (effulgence)

132. What is the contribution of Aahara Sudhi (Purity of food)?

Ans. It cleanses the mind and keeps its purity intact.

131. What the Saptha Dharmas (Seven Virtuous)?

Ans. 7. 1) Sathyam (Truthful), Dharma (Virtuous), Dhaya (Compassion), Dhaanam (Charity), Sadha-charam (Disciplined Good Conduct) , Ahimsa (Nonviolence) and Sama-Bhavana (Equal Respect).

130. When exactly the Paapis (Sin Committed Souls) will descend to earth?

Ans. At the beginning of Kali Yuga and at the end of Dwapara Yuga.

129. When exactly good and realized souls will ascend to the divine world?

Ans. At the beginning of Sathya Yuga and at the end of Kali Yuga. Till such time 99.99% of the souls will be in transmigration cycle and rarely some souls escape.

128. What is Yuga Dharmam (Righteous of Yoke/Age of Generation)?

Ans. Whatever to happen will happen without any interruption according to time.

127. What is the significant role of Saptha Rishis (7 Primary Saints) on human beings?

Ans. Marichi = Realization of the existence of Aathma (Soul/Life).

Athri = Life/Jeeva entering the human body, sustain life and withdraw itself from the mortal body.

Angirass = Understanding speciality of this creation, Gaining knowledge of Peace of life and enffulgence of the Aathma.

Pulasthyan = Ghyan/Knowledge and Karma Devatha.

Pulahan = Supreme Lord of Karma and divine knowledge.

Kruthu = Lord of Upa-maanasika Devatha (Seeking to meditate) and true knowledge.

Vasishta = Lord of Higher Maanasika Devatha (Realization through meditation) and knowing absolute true knowledge.

126. How is Human living in Kali Yuga (In this Era, Dharma lost 3 legs)?

Ans. People mindset changed to accumulate only Artha (Wealth) and Kama (Lust & Desires). Dharma became a rate guest among life.

125. How does Human live in Dwapara Yuga (In this Era, Dharma lost 2 legs)?

Ans. People mindset changed to add only Artha (Wealth) and Kama (Lust) and Dharma was an optional choice.

124. How does Humans live in Thretha Yuga (In this Era, Dharma lost one leg)?

Ans. People mindset changed to add Artha (Wealth accumulation) while practising life.

123. How does Humans live in Krutha Yuga (Utmost Truthful Period)?

Ans. Lead Dharmic way of life (Righteous/Moral everywhere).

122. How does Brahma mix the DNA qualities of Five Important Devas (Divine Personalities) while creating Humans?

Ans. From Indra = Prabhuthwa (Authority & mighty), From Agni = Prabhava (Greatness and Influential), From Yama = Kopa (Anger), From Vishnu = Parakrama (Heroism & Courage) and from Kuber = Aiswaryam (Prosperity).

121. How to know whether the person belongs to Raksha Amsa (Demon’s DNA)?

Ans. In this life became Paapi, immoral life, cheating and quarrelling habits.

120. How to know whether the person belongs to Rishi Amsa (Saint’s DNA)?

Ans. In this life, high level wisdom, well learned, vice, lyrists, orator and writer etc.

119. How to know whether the person belongs to Deva Amsa (Divine DNA)?

Ans. In this life, enjoying healthy, wealthy and most comfortable life indicates they are Deva Amsam.

118. How and where did Indra distribute his Brahma Hathya Paapam?

Ans. Among 5 members. 1) Nadhi (Rivers), 2) Vruksha (Trees), 3) Prithvi (Earth), 4) Parvath (Mountains), 5) Naari (Women).

117. What are the qualities/nature of Karma?

Ans. They are 3. Sathwik, Rajasik and Thamasik.

116. What is Prarabhdha Karma?

Ans. Matured Karma Phal/Results from the accumulated Sanchitha Karma. All Karmas won’t mature at a time, as and when it happens the Jeeva (Soul) will take appropriate birth and undergo the results of past. No one can escape from Prarabdha Karma including Gods.

115. What is Varthamana Karma?

Ans. Accumulated Karma Phal during this birth that leading to next birth’s quality of life.

114. What is Sanchitham Karma?

Ans. Accumulated Deeds (Karma Phal) of actions committed in the past through innumerable births by way of Sathwik, Rajasik and Thamasic nature.

113. What is Karma Gathi (Deeds of Actions)?

Ans. They mainly 4. 1) Sanchitham (Bundle of Past Karma Deeds), 2) Prarabdham (Matured Deeds), 3) Aagami (Consciously Inviting), 4) Varthamanam (Future deeds).

112. Who all Paapis (Sinners)?

Ans. Those who trouble themselves and others are a Paapi. They are 4 types. 1) One who joins hands with a Paapi, 2) Giving advice to a Paapi, 3) Encouraging a Paapi, 4) Standing on a Paapi’s side.

111. What are the main Paapams (Sins) that has no atonement?

Ans. They are 4. Viswasa-Vanchana (Deceiving/Cheating), Mithra-droham (Troubling True Friends), Brahma Hathya (Killing Brahman or vice people) and Surapanam (Consuming Alcohol).

110. What is Chathurupayam?

Ans. 4 ways to resolve an issue. They are 1. Samadhanam (Adjustment), 2. Dhanam (Gift), 3. Bhedham (Division/Separation), 4. Dhandam (Punish).

109. What are the qualities of good children?

Ans. 3. They are 1. Listening and obeying living parents, 2. After their death distributes plenty of offerings to the needy on behalf of departed souls, 3. Conduct Pithru Yaghnam in Gaya.

108. How many types of Rulers/Ministers are there?

Ans. 3. They are 1. Sathwikan (Ghyani/Yogi/Well-wisher of all), 2. Raajasan (Greedy/Partial/Selfish), 3. Thamasan (Ignorant/Cruel/Dictator).

107. What are the Pregnancy period and its growing influence in the spiritual aspect?

Ans. An Embryo/infant growing inside the womb of a mother, approximately 272 days. Growth stage and influence of planets are the 1st Month = Sukla Misritham (Sukran/Venus), 2nd Month = Sukla Samyojitham (Mangal/Mars), 3rd Month = Khara-Charana-Avayava-Purusha-Sthri Niroopanam (Guru/Jupiter), 4th Month = Asthi Niroopanam (Soorya/Sun), 5th Month = Thwak Niroopanam (Chandra/Moon), 6th Month = Roma-Nakha Niroopanam (Sani/Saturn), 7th Month = Sukha-Dhukhaadi-Gnaanam (Budhan/Mercury), 8th Month = Ashthithwam (Future Lagnadhipan), 9+ Months = Improvement in growth.

106. What are the characteristics/inborn qualities of human begins?

Ans. 19 Qualities. Hungry, Thurst, Sleep, Doubts, Laziness, Infatuation, Enjoyment, Sorrows, Dignity, Shame, Ageing, Death, Fear, Ignorance, Unsatisfaction, Impatience, Jealousy, Intoxication, Fatigue.

105. What are the requirements for getting the full benefits or positive results of work especially spiritual activities?

Ans. 6 things. They are 1. Desam (Right Place), 2. Kalam (Appropriate Time), 3. Kriya (Right Action), 4. Dhravyam (Material Object), 5. Manthram (Hymns), 6. Kartha Sudhi (Doer’s neatness and commitment).

104. Dharma (Justice/Righteous) has how many legs?

Ans. 4. They are 1. Sathyam (Truth) 2. Saucham (Purity), 3. Dhaya (Compassion), Dhaanam (Charity).

103. How many Maruth (Celestial Air Energy) exists?

Ans. 49. Maruth is vital Air that moves in and around our atmosphere.

102. Who is the enemy of Samsara (Transmigration system)?

Ans. Unethical/Impure greed

101. What are the Pancha Dukha (5 sorrows/sufferings)?

Ans. Garbha Dukham (Pregnecy period), Janma Dukham (Birth), Baalya Dukham (Infant stage), Kaama Dukham (Lustful troubles) and Yauvana Dukham (Youthful ego).

100. What are the types or source of births takes place in Earth?

Ans. There are 4 ways. 1. Andajam (Eggs), 2. Bheejajam (Seed) 3. Vedhajam (Earth) 4. Sarayujam (Sweat).

99. What are the significations or qualities of Thamas Ghuna? Where the mind will travel to?

Ans. They are 12 Ghunas, viz: Mandham (Lazy), Agnaanam (Ignorance), Nidra (Sleep), Dhainyam (Miserable), Bheethi (Fear), Vivadham (Argument), Lubdh (Greedy), Kautilyam (Crookedness), Kopam (Anger), Vaishamya (Unkindness), Nasthikathwam (Athiest), Paro-upadhrava-bhudhi (Mentality to trouble others for self-satisfaction).

98. What are the significations or qualities of Rajas Ghuna? Where the mind will travel to?

Ans. They are 9 Ghunas, viz: Maanam (Dignity), Madham (Intoxicating), Garvam (Pride), Dwesham (Selfish), Dhroham (Troubling), Mathsaram (Teasing & Chasing), Dambham (Hypocrisy), Nidhra (Sleepy), Aagraham (Pride/Ego).

98. What are the significations or qualities of Sathwa Ghuna? Where the mind will travel to?

Ans. They are 10 Ghunas, viz: Aarjavam (Honest), Sathyam (Truthful), Saucham (Purity), Sradha (Concentration or Faithful), Kshama (Patience), Dhairyam (Brave), Dhaya (Compassion), Lajja (Hesitation), Santhi (Peace), Santhosham (Happiness).

97. How many types of living being existing on this Earth?

Ans. 84 lakhs (8.4 million)

96. What are the main features of Pancha Bhoothas in a cumulative manner?

Ans. Akasa = Sabdha (Sound)

Vayu = Sabdha (Sound) and Sparsa (Touch)

Agni = Sabdha (Sound), Sparsa (Touch) and Roopa (Form)

Jala = Sabdha (Sound), Sparsa (Touch), Roopa (Form) and Rasa (Taste)

Prithvi = Sabdha (Sound), Sparsa (Touch), Roopa (Form), Rasa (Taste) and Ghandha (Smell)

95. What are the 5 Bhoothas (elements) and Thanmathras (sub-elements) and their functions?

Ans. Pancha Bhoothas and its sub-elements are part of Ichha Sakthi (Rajas) = Akasa, Vayu, Agni, Jal & Prithvi.

Rajas Energy Thanmathraas are Aakasa = Sabdham (Sound), Vayu = Sparsa (Touch), Agni = Roopa (Form), Jal = Rasa (Taste) and Prithvi = Ghandha (Smell)

Thamas Energy Thanmathraas are 3 sets:

1) Srethram (Ears), Thawk (Skin), Jihwa (Tounge), Chakshu (Eyes), Naasa (Nose).

2) Vaak (Speech), Hastham (Hands), Padha (Legs), Paayu (Anus) and Lingam (Genital).

3) Praanan, Apanan, Vyanan, Udhanan and Samanan (Life source)

Sathwam Energy Thanmathraas are 2 sets:

1) Vayu, Soorya, Varuna, 2 Aswini Devaas

2) Chandran, Brahma, Rudra, Kshethraghnan and Mana.

94. What are the 3 main Gunas (features/merits) and its Lords?

Ans. Icha Sakthi (Will power), Gjnaana Sakthi (Wisdom of Knowledge) and Kriya Sakthi (Ability to Act). Icha Sakthi = Brahma Rajo Guna, Gjnaana Sakthi = Vishnu Sathwa Guna and Kriya Sakthi = Rudra Thamo Guna.

93. Who are the Maha Paapis (Greatest Sinners)?

Ans. They are 5. The one who killed a Brahman/Dwijan/Innocent Devotee, who steals gold or other’s valuable property in an unethical way, who consume alcohol, the disciple who had an illicit relationship with teacher’s wife or teacher, who is having friendship or relationship with any of these members.

92. Who is Saptha Mathaas (Mothers)?

Ans. They are the main 7 Anga Devis of divine mother Parasakthi. Brahmi, Maheswari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Naarasimhi and Indrani.

91. Names of Navarathri Kanyaka Devis and their Age?

Ans. Kumari (2 Years old), Thrimurthy (3), Kalyani (4), Rohini (5), Kalika (6), Chandika (7), Sambhavi (8), Durga (9), Subhadra (10).

90. What are the Dasa Maha Vidhya Sampradhayam?

Ans. Dasa Maha Vidhya is 10 secret practices of worshipping Moola Prakruthi Parasakthi, they are Kali, Thara, Shodasi, Bhuvaneswari, Bhairavi, Chinnamastha, Dhoomavathi, Bhagala, Maathanghi and Kamala.

89. How many Ahamkara (self-consciousness) exists in human?

Ans. 3

88. How many Vikaras (transformation) exists in human?

Ans. 23

87. What happens when the Kundalini Sakthi (A portion of Cosmic Primordial Energy) get ignited/initiated in the Sahasraara Padhmam (Sensitive Energy Center)?

Ans. Able to see the universe is within, merging with Primordial Cosmic Energy i.e accomplishing unity with oneness! (The Paramathma).

86. What happens when the Kundalini Sakthi (A portion of Cosmic Primordial Energy) get ignited/initiated in the Aagnaa Chakram (Sensitive Energy Center)?

Ans. Achieve 8 Sidhis, self-confidence and trust, become the lord of everything.

85. What happens when the Kundalini Sakthi (A portion of Cosmic Primordial Energy) get ignited/initiated in the Visudhi Chakram (Sensitive Energy Center)?

Ans. Able to hear divine sounds, a clear idea about the universe within, self-realization, full faith in self-existence and fullness of fullness.

84. What happens when the Kundalini Sakthi (A portion of Cosmic Primordial Energy) get ignited/initiated in the Anahatha Chakram (Sensitive Energy Center)?

Ans. Understand consciousness and Self, seeing everything within, knowledge of wisdom and compassionate innocent love.

83. What happens when the Kundalini Sakthi (A portion of Cosmic Primordial Energy) get ignited/initiated in the Manipoora Chakram (Sensitive Energy Center)?

Ans. Nine divine energy forces will be in your favour, life will be more disciplined and develop self-sustainability.

82. What happens when the Kundalini Sakthi (A portion of Cosmic Primordial Energy) get ignited/initiated in the Swadhishtana PadhmChakram (Sensitive Energy Center)?

Ans. Success in all undertakings, satisfaction from all desires and wishes, develop renunciation and expulsion.

81. What happens when the Kundalini Sakthi (A portion of Cosmic Primordial Energy) get ignited/initiated in the Mooladhara Chakram (Sensitive Energy Center)?

Ans. A consistent gain of wealth, Prosperity, Peace of mind and eradication of fear.

80. Which are the important Nadis (Nerves) that makes our body to function?

Ans. They are 14. Sushmna, Eda, Pingala, Gaandhari, Hasthijihwa, Kuhu, Saraswathy, Poosha, Sankhini, Payaswini, Vaaruni, Alambhuja, Viswodhari and Yasaswini.

79. How about the nerve system in our body.

Ans. Three and a half crores (350 million) nerves are serving our body.

78. What is Navarathri?

Ans. Nine nights celebration (Journey from darkness to brightness or ignorance to higher knowledge/conscience). Basically, it is a Sadhana period for the devotee to realize that everything in this universe nothing but the energy in different forms. Also, 9 types of Bhakti Sadhana to be conducted to realize Godhood within us through external resources by honouring all women, children, all other elements.

77. What are the types of Navarathri?

Ans. They Four, Maha Navarathri (Makaram/Jan-Feb), Vasantha Navarathri (Meenam/Mar-Apr), Ashada Navarathri (Mithunam/Jul-Aug) and Saradha Navarathri (Sep-Oct).

76. Who are the important Sakthis who provide energy to other beings including Gods?

Ans. They are 5. Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Savithri, Radha Devi.

75. Who are the Vag Devis (Who created and narrated Sri Lalitha Sahasranamam)?

Ans. They are 8 divine mothers known as Vasini, Kameswari, Modhini, Vimala, Jayini, Sarveswari and Kaulini.

74. What is Shanmatham (Belief/Religion) of immemorial time?

Ans. There are main 6 beliefs existed in the ancient times where human beings were lived only in Bharatha Khandam (From Australia to Mauritius to the Black Sea) they are Saktham, Saivam, Vaishnavam, Sauram, Ganapathyam and Kaumaram (Karthikeyan) later added as Bhautham/Buddhism.

73. What is Thripuram?

Ans. Three states of life (Jeeva) viz. Jagrath (Waken stage), Swapna (Dreaming stage) & Sushuptha (Sleep stage).

72. How many types of Mukti (Liberation or accomplishments) revealed by Vedas?

Ans. Five. They are Salokhyam (live in God’s place), Samepyam (Close to God), Saroopyam (Assume Godhood), Sayoojyam (Merge in God) & Kaivalyam (Become Absolute Brahman, hereafter no more reversal). All these “states” are the Jeevathma’s realization towards Paramathma stage.

71. Sakthi Peedas how many?

Ans. 51 Kamagiri onwards.

70. What are the Rasas (Sentiments or passion) and how many are they?

Ans. 9. Rathi (Desireful), Uthsaham (Passion), Sokam (Sad), Bhayam (Fear), Jugupsu (Dislike/Displeasure), Krodham (Anger), Hasyam (Joke), Vismayam (Amazement), Samanam (Easing).

69. Who are the Chakreswaris?

Ans. They are 9 divine mothers. Sringara, Veera, Karuna, Bhayanaka, Bibhathsu, Raudra, Hasya, Abhyutha and Saama.

68. Who is the Author of Vedas?

Ans. Para Brahman in a form as well as formless; that is None as well as Everyone. Any wisdom gained through life is left behind after the death of the body. Such knowledge float in the atmosphere and re-enter those who destined to receive and he/she spread the same in different form or the same form. It is a cycle and recycles process controlled by Divine Mother Parasakthi also known as Para Brahman.

67. How many Puranas (Vice Teachings) and Upa-Puranas exists in Sanathana Dharma (Hindu Philosophy)?

Ans. Maha Puranas 18 and Upa Puranas 18 = Total 36 Puranas, they were divided by 9 (Divine number) makes 4 Vedas.

66. How many Thanthras (Worship Techniques) exists?

Ans. 64

65. What is called Chathur Vyuham of ancient days?

Ans. An Army of 4 types to confront battle. They are Elephants, Horse, Chariots, Soldiers

64. Type of Ashta Murthis (8 Forms of Divine Powers) to rule and guide us for betterment?

Ans.

Manthra Murthis = Lakshmi, Medha, Dhaara, Pusthi, Gauri, Thushti, Prabha & Druthi.
Life Forms = Jeevathma, Paramathma, Nirmalathma, Sudhathma, Gnaanathma, Mahatma & Bhuthathma.
Elements = Prithvi, Jala, Agni, Vayu, Aakasa, Soorya, Chandra & Swarga.
Prakruthis = Prithvi, Jala, Agni, Vayu, Aakasa, Mana, Bhudhi & Ahamkara.
Divine Forms = Brahma, Prajapathi, Devas, Gandharvas, Yakshaas, Rakshasas, Pithrus & Pisachaas.
Character Qualtifies = Dhaya, Kshama, Mitthra, Saucha, Anayasa, Mangala, Akarparnya & Aspruha; another approach: Dharma, Ghaana, Vairagya, Aiswarya, Adharma, Agnaana, Avairaghya & Anaiswarya.
Linga Dhathus = Thwak (Outer), Raktha, Mamsa, Vasa, Asthi, Majja, Sukla & Charma (Inner).
Sidhis = Anima, Mahima, Garima, Laghima,. Easithwam, Vasithwam, Praapthi & Prakamyam.
Ashta Mathrus = Brahmi, Maheswari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Maheswari, Chamunda & Mahalakshmi.
Ashta Vaagdevis = Vasini, Kameswari Mohini, Vimala, Aruna, Jayini, Sarveswari & Kaulini.
Ashta Sivas = Bhavan, Sarvan, Easanan, Pasupathi, Rudran, Ugran, Bhiman & Mahan.

63. What are the 4 important Vasanas (Past Perceptions) that help human beings to achieve the realization of God?

Ans. Mythri (Friendship and Happiness), Karuna (Feels sorry and sad), Santhosha (Feel happy when you see vice men) Upeksha (Feel compassion towards sinners).

62. What are the Shadgunas (6 divine qualities) which makes Godhood?

Ans. Aiswaryam (Prosperity), Dharmam (Justice), Yasass (Worthy), Vidhya (True Knowledge), Gnaanam (Wisdom), Vairagya (Asceticism). Another set: Aiswarya, Veeryam, Keerthi, Sri, Gnaanam and Vairaghyam.

61. What is Shodasakshari Moola Manthram (Hymn)?
Ans. They are made up of 16 syllables (5+6+4+1=16) represented by Brahmas 3, Avasthas 3, Peedas 3, Lokas 3 and Gunas 3 Plus Sri 1. [Brahma+Vishnu+Rudra, Jagrath+Swapna+Sushuptha, Chakra Rajam+Kiri Chakram+Gaya Chakram, Pathal+Bhulok+Akasam, Rajas+Thamas+Sathwa).

60. How a Hindu Temple is constructed?
Ans. 18 Very Important steps to be followed with immense faith and discipline. They are as follows:

1. Identity a place with the help of Jyothi Sasthra (Astrology). Astrology will help in finding the highest energetic place, which needs to be preserved for the welfare of humankind.

2. Construct the place as per Vaasthu Sasthra (Science of Dwelling Place). Usually, construction is made as per Aagama Sasthra if the temple idol is going to have Praana Prathishta (Invoking Life Energy to the Idol).

2. Bhuparigraham (Buying the land from the real owner)

3. Identify device (Upadhi) and hand over to the sculpture. There are 8 ways to invoke the cosmic life energy on a particular device.

4. Do Shadadhara Prathishta

5. Bimba Parigraham (Taking over the Idol from the sculpture) by temple authority under the leadership of Chief Special Priest (Thanthri). Thereafter few special rituals conducted such as Jalaadhivasam (kept in the sanctified/mineralized water), Raakshgna Homam, Vaasthubali and Ashta Kalasa Pooja.

6. Netronmeelanam (Opening the eyes of the Idol). All temples should have 32 Lakshnaas (Indication/Symptoms). To release the energy from the Idol, the Priest open the eyes of the Idol.

7. Install Napumsaka Sila (Male & Female conjoined energy) and Peedam (Seat)

8. Install Idol and apply Ashtabandham paste (made out of 8 Moolikas – medicinal particles) to fix the Idol on the stand.

9. Do Praana Prathishta (Invoke and restore cosmic life energy into the installed idol). A stone Idol holds all Five Elements (Pancha Bhuthaas) of this universe, like humans, therefore a stone is most ideal for worship and sees the divine energy in it.

10. Abhishekam (Ablution/Shower) of various types – Kumbesa Kalasam, Nidra Kalasam, Upachaaras through Jeeva Vahana, Sthoola Vahana and Sthothra Vahana. Requesting the Deity to shower his/her grace to those who come to seek his/her blessings). Usually, devotees approach and praise God / Deity through these 3 ways.

11. Nivedanam (First offering of food).

12. Offer the Nirmalya Nivedanam (Leftover food of Devatha) to the Dwara Palakaas and Sri Bhoothaas.

13. Deeparaadhana (Worship through auspicious fire).

14. Thanthi (The adorable chief priest) touch the Idol’s head and chant Moola Beeja Manthra of the invoked deity to increase the power).

15. Lit all the lamps inside the Sanctum Santorum and then close the entrance door for 3 days.

16. Install Bali Khallu (Bali Peedam) – Head Seat of Ashta Dik Palakas. Here, Bali is not killing, it means Powerful Guards who protect all 8 corners of the temple. Our Earth is also carried and protected by 8 power elephants.

17. Re-Open the Sri Kovil (Sanctum Santorum)

18. Instruct Pooja Vidhi (Ritual method, all types of Upacharaas/offerings etc..) to the regular priest of the temple by Thanthri.

Please Note: Actually the Chief Priest (Thanthri) is the father of the installed deity in every temple.

59. How Parasakthi and Siva divided their portfolio in the human body?
Ans. This is known as Siva Moolakam and Sakthi Moolakam.
Siva Moolakam (5) = Skin, Blood, Meat, Fat and Bone.
Sakthi Moolakam (4) = Marrow, Sperm, Cosmic Energy, Life Energy
Siva-Sakthi Moolam (1) = Parasakthi.

58. How many types of Vasanas (Knowledge derived from memory)?
Ans. 4 types viz: Suka (Maitri Devi), Dukh (Karuna Devi), Punya (Santhoshi Devi) and Pap (Upekshi Devi).

57. Yoginis and their portfolio? (Devatha/Component Part/Principle Element/Energy Center)
Ans.
1. Dakini = Skin = Sky/Space = Visudhi Chakra
2. Rakini = Blood = Air = Anahatha Chakra
3. Lakini = Meat = Fire = Manipuraka Chakra
4. Kakini = Fat = Water = Swadhishtana Chakra
5. Sakini = Bone = Earth = Mooladhara Chakra
6. Hakini = Marrow = Mind = Aagna Chakkra
7. Yakini = Sperm = Self/Ego/Soul/Self-Conciousness = Sahasrara Chakra

56. Who are the Yogini Devathas?
Ans. They are 7 viz: Dakini, Rakini, Lakini, Kakini, Sakini, Hakini and Yakini.

55. Who are the Vidhyopasthikas (As per Saktham Sidhanth)?
Ans. Mainly 3 division; viz: Samaya Matham, Kaula Matham and Misra Matham.

54. Who are the six functional Devathas in the human body?
Ans. Hrudhyam (Heart), Siras (Head), Nethram (Eyes), Karnas (Ears), Jihwa (Tongue) and Naasam (Nose).

53. Types of Agnis (in the spiritual context)?

Ans. 3 types. They are: Aadhyathmikam, Aadi-Bauthikam and Aadi Dhaiveekam.

52. How many types of Avastha (State/Posture)?

Ans. 36 types.

51. How many types of death occurs?

Ans. 80 types of death can happen to beings.

50. What are the Purushartham (Human Pursuit)?

Ans. They are 4. Dharma (Righteous), Artha (Wealth earned through Righteous), Kama (Desires fulfilled through Righteous), Moksha (Salvation/Liberation from everything).

49. How many Asram (Hermitage) prescribed in our Sasthra?

Ans. Four. They are Brahmachari (Unmarried and observing Chastity), Gruhastha (Legally Married), Vanaprasthan (Live in solitude in the forest) & Bikshu/Sanyasi (Renounced Person).

48. What is the caste system in Bharath (India)? and who created this system?

Ans. They are 4 = Brahmana, Kshathriya, Vaisya & Soodrah. This segment was created by Sage Brighu and Bharadwaj. God Sri Krishna also accepted this procedure.

47. Who is Bhagavathy (God’s qualities)?

Ans. The cosmic energy (God) who possess six imperishable qualities known as Bhagavathy. They are Aiswaryam, Veeryam, Keerthi, Sri, Gnaanam and Vairagya or Uthpathi, Pralayam, Gathi, Nirgathi, Vidhya & Avidhya). OR

46. What is the Five status of Jeevathma (Life Energy)?

Ans. Jagradhavastha, Swapanavastha, Sushupthavastha, Thuryavastha & Thuryaa-theetha-vastha (Sarvavastha). {Awaken, Dream, Sleep, Deep Sleep and Non-Existence}.

45. What is Jagradha Avastha (Awaken state)?

Ans. Transaction between Gnaanedriyas and Karmedriyas

44. Karmendriyas (Organs of Action) how many?

Ans. They are 5 (Ears, Skin, Eyes, Tongue and Nose) another option Tongue, Anus, Hands, Legs and Genital Part.

43. Jnanendriyas (Organ of Sense) how many?
Ans. They are 5 (Sound, Touch, See, Taste and Smell)

42. How human bodies are made? In other words, the constitution/ingredients of the body?
Ans. They are 7 elements viz: Thwak (Skin), Raktham (Blood), Maamsa (Meat), Kozhuppu (Fat), Asthi (Bone), Majjaa ( Marrow of the bones) and Sukla (Sperm).

41. How these Pancha-bhoothaas are worshiped in the form of Lord Siva in earth?
Ans. 5 Important Siva Sthal/Temples in South India are considered as the representatives of Pancha Bhoothas viz: Chidhambaram (Space-Natarajar), Kaalahasthi (Wind-Kaalahastheeswarar), Thiruvannamalai (Fire-Arunachaleswarar), Thiruvanaikaval (Water-Jambukeswarar) and Kancheepuram (Earth-Eakambareswarar)

40. What are the pancha-bhoothaas (5 element principles)?
Ans. Akasam (Space), Vayu (Air/Wind), Agni (Fire), Aapa: (Water) and Prithwi (Earth).

39. How many Yogini-ganas/devathas perform service to Goddess Parasakthi?
Ans. They are 640,000,000 in numbers (8×8=64×10,000,000=640,000,000). Mainly 64 Yogini-devathaas perform service to Goddess Parasakthi and each one of them having 10,000,000 yoginis as their paricharakaas (sub-ordinates to help), like wise total 640 million yogini ganas exists.

38. How many upachara / service according to great rishi (saint) Parasurama as per his Kalpa soohra?
Ans. Maharshi Parasurama recommends 64 types of Upacharas to his/her personal deity (upasana moorthy).

37. What is Mahayagakramam?
Ans. They are 64 types. Basically 64 Yogini’s perform conduct as worship of Goddess Parasakthi in Sakthi-upasana. During meditation the Upasaka offer such services to his upasana moorthy starting from invoking/invitation till conjoining with her eternal spouse/consort. Since it is a secret worship, it is better to learn from a devi upasaka in other words Guru/Spiritual Master.

36. Mahaasanaas (ultimate great postures) how many?
Ans. They are 36 in numbers. Each one provides 36 different types of results.

35. What is the meaning of Mahayogikham?
Ans. Achieving the 8th Sidhi which is Prakamyam / Paramokhathwa; this is also known as Nirvikalpa Samadhi.

34. What is Mahasamaadhi? How many types?
Ans: Samadhi means ultimate realization of soul. They are 2 types of approach to attain such a state of mind viz: The first set – conquering 8 sidhis (attainment/accomplishment) such as Anima, Mahima, Laghima, Garima, Easithwam, Vasithwam, Praapthi, Prakamyam; the second set – Rasawaadham, Seethoshna-sahanathwam, Adhamothamadha Bhaavam, Sukha-Dukha Thulyatha, Kaanthi-bala-bhaahulyam, Visokam, Paramaathma-parathwena Thapo-dhyanaathi Nishtitha and Yadeshta-chaarithwam.

33. Which are the hero mountains of each Varsha / Place & Time?
Ans. Total 7. They are; 1. Himavaan, 2. Hemakooda, 3. Nishaada, 4. Meru, 5. Chaithra, 6. Karnee and 7. Sringhi. (Meru mountain can be located apx 25KM behind Kedarnath Parvath/tample).

32. How many Khandam mentioned in our Puran / Aagama sasthra for Maha Sankalpam?
Ans. Total 9. They are; 1. Bharatha, 2. Ilaavrutha, 3. Bhadraachalam, 4. Hari Varsham, 5. Kethumaalam, 6. Ramyakam, 7. Hiraamayam, 8. Uthara Kuru and 9. Kimpurusham. (Please note all these dweepas and khandas / divisions would change according to time period and natural calamilities known as Pralaya).

31. How many most important Dweepas mentioned in our Puran / Aagma sasthras for Maha Sankalpa (Greatest resolution)?
Ans. 7 Dweepas (although this vary between 4 and 18 including Upa-dweepas): 1. Jambu Dweepam (Salty water & Lord incharge – Nara Narayana), 2. Plaksha (Sugar Cane water & Lord incharge – Soorya), 3. Saalmala (Madhu/Honey water & Lord incharge – Garudan), 4. Kusa (Ghee water & Lord incharge Hiranyarethas), 5. Krouncha (Milky water & Lord incharge – Kruthaprushtar), 6. Saaka (Curd water & Lord incharge – Medhaathithi) and 7. Pushkaram (Sweet water & Lord incharge – Brahma).

30. What are the Dhrushtis (Doctrine / Site / Faculty of seeing) of Brahman?
Ans. 4 types: 1- Purushan (Cosmic man), 2- Vyaktham (Manifest), 3- Avayaktham (Unmanifest), 4- Kaalam (Time).

29. How many Maha Manthras / Supreme Hymn exists of Almighty?
Ans. 7 Crores (70,000,000) / 70 Millions.

28. What is Pancha Brahmasanam? How is it made?
Ans. A special celestial seat made up of 5 Brahmas. Godess Bala Thripurasundhari / Parasakthi sits on this seat. The constitution of this special seat is supported by Brahma, Rudra, Vishnu, Maheswara are the 4 pillars and Sadhasiva being the seating couch.

27. What is Samadhi?
Ans. Deep concentration of mind on an object in other words joining mind with goal.

26. Types of Samadhi?
Ans. 3 types. 1- Savikalpa Samadhi (Conciousness dissolved for short period i.e 50-50% state of mind) Nirvikalpa Samadhi (Conciousness dissolved for long time 100%), 3- Sahaja Samadhi (Conciousness lost for ever).

25. What are the ways to see or realize God?
Ans. 3 ways: 1- Karma (Path of action), 2- Bhakthi (Path of love and devotion), 3- Gnanam (Path of wisdom for attaining and realising God).

24. What is Saadhana Chathushtayam according to Gnaana-maargam and what are they?
Ans. To realise Brahman / Supreme Soul one need to practice the 4 important saadhanaas (practices) called Saadhana Chathushtayam. They are: 1- Aathma Vivekam (Discriminating knowledge about Nithyam & Anithyam – Permanent & Ephemeral), 2 – Vairaghyam (Determination to conquer 6 hurdles), 3 – Sama-dhamaadhi-shatka-sambathi (Tranquility/peaceful & Self restraint and curbing of the mind from evil propensities), 4- Mumukshuthwa (Desire for realization of God).

23. How many refined VEDAS and what are they?
Ans. There are 4 Vedas viz: Rig, Yajur, Saama & Otharva

22 Who divided and prograded the Vedas?
Ans. Sri Veda Vyasa (formerly Krishna Dwaypayanan) consolidated the moola veda and vided into 4 sections for people to learn and practice easily.

21. What is Thriprasthanam or Prasthana-thrayam?
Ans. The Hindus (Sanathana Dharmees) have mainly 3 philosophical divisions. They are Adhvaitham, Visishtaadwaitham and Dwaitham.

20. What is Adhvaitham (Non-Duality) and who is the propagator of this philosophy??
Ans. They believe in that all beings (moveable and immovable) are part and parcel of Singular Brahman i.e. God. In other words no difference between an individual and God. Therefore you may worship your own soul or see God in every’s one. Be aware that there are 3 main states of Mind viz. Jagradh, Swapna and Sushuptha (Awake/Dream/Deep Sleep). This practice was propagated and consolidated by Poojya Sri Adi Sankara Bhagathpada from Kerala Origin as per his Guru’s instruction Sri Gaudapada / Gurupada. He established the singular reality of Brahman, in which the soul and Brahman are one and the same.

19. What is Visishta-dwaitham (Qualified Non-Duality) and who is the propagator of this philosophy?

Ans. They believe that Supreme Being having a definite form, name, and attributes. The definite form is Lord Vishnu. Such reality has three aspects: Vishnu (God), Soul (Jiva), and Matter (Prakrithi). Vishnu is the only independent reality, while souls and matter are dependent on Vishnu for their existence. Thus, Ramanuja’s system is known as qualified non-dualism. This practice was conceived and propagated by Poojya Sri Ramanujacharya, Tamil Nadu Origin.

18. What is Dwaitham (Duality) and who is the propagator of this philosophy?

Ans. They believe that God and Individuals are different and God is different from other beings and objects. i.e. They are plurastic / multitude and beyond mere words. However, they believe that Lord Vishnu is the Brahman. According to Dvaitha there are three ultimate realities: Vishnu (Brahman), soul (Jiva), and matter (Prakruti). Five distinctions are : (1) Vishnu is distinct from souls; (2) Vishnu is distinct from matter; (3) Souls are distinct from matter; (4) A soul is distinct from another soul, and (5) Matter is distinct from other matter. Souls are eternal and are dependent upon the will of Vishnu. This theology attempts to address the problem of evil with the idea that souls are not created; indirectly says they are self-born or no conclusion to its origin. This practice was conceived and propagated by Poojya Sri Madhvacharya, Karnataka / Tamil Nadu Origin.

17. In which period the Prasthana-thraya Gurus were lived; according to modern statistics?

Ans. Sri Aadi Sankaracharya – AD 788-820
Sri Ramanujacharya – AD 1040-1137
Sri Madhavacharya – AD 1238-1317

16. Which are the other non-popular Upa-prasthana-thrayam and its philosophers?

Ans. Dvaidadwaitha (Sri Nimbarka, a Vaishnavite from Andhra Pradesh, 13th Centuary), Sudha-advaitha (Sri Vallabhacharya from Andhra Pradesh finally settled in Gujarat, 14-15th Century) and Achinthya Bhedha Abhedha (Chaithanya Mahaprabhu / Gaura / Nimai from Bengal, 14-15th Century).

15. How many Devas (divine celestial bodies) exists in one Brahmandam / Universe?

Ans. 33 crores (Thirty-three millions).

14. How many Asuraas (demon bodies) exists in one Brahmandam / Universe?

Ans. 66 crores (Sixty six million).

13. How many Philosophies / Darshanaas / Aastika reveal the Hindu Dharma (Sanathana life)?

Ans. Mainly 6 Aastikas. Viz: 1) Sankhya, 2) Yoga, 3) Nyaya, 4) Vaiseshika, 5) Purva Mimamsa, 6) Vedantha. All these derived out of Vedas and Veda is the supreme reality of our existence.

12. What are these 6 Philosophies in the simple term?

Ans. 1) Sankya – a strongly dualist theoretical exposition of mind and matter.
2) Yoga – a school emphasizing meditation closely based on Sankhya philosophy
3) Nyaya or logics – Discriminate and analyse
4) Vaisheshikha – An empiricist (knowledge arises from experience) school of atomism (Natural philosophy i.e. atoms which cannot be broken into further pieces, in other words scientifically analysed approach)
5) Mimamsa – An anti-ascetic and anti-mysticist school of orthopraxy (ethically and faithfully conducting rituals as prescribed for the welfare of self).
6) Vedantha – Opposing Vedic ritualism in favour of mysticism (spiritual truth or God’s grace). Vedanta came to be the dominant current of Hinduism in the post-medieval period (approximately between 7 to 17th centuries).

11. How many devathas / divine celestial Gods exist in one universe; who are they?

Ans. According to Hindu philosophy there are 33 crores (330 million) of devathas. The main ones are: 11 Rudras, 12 Adhithyas, 8 Dik-Palakas & 2 Aswini Kumaras = Total 33 main deities and all of them have 1 crore (10 million) Ganas (associate Gods) each to make Total 33 crores.

10. How many types of Vayu / Marut / Air exists in this universe?

Ans. According to Sri Devi Bhaghavatham (Divine book of Parasakthi) there are 49 type of Marutas / Wind. The formula is 1 x 7 x 7 = 49 Marutaas.

9. How many arts persist?

Ans. 64 types

8. How many corners? which are they?

Ans. 4+4 = 8 North, East, West, South, Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest

7. How many Cosaas / Sheaths exists in a human body and what are they?

Ans. Total 5. They are – Annamaya cosa, Pranamaya cosa, Manomaya cosa, Vignaanamaya cosa and Aandamaya cosa.

6. Types of human bodies?

Ans. 3 Types. 1) Sthoolam (Physical)
2) Sookshmam (Soul or invisible)
3) Param / Karanam (Great Soul / Reasonable & Imaginary)

5. State of Soul / Jeeva / Life?
Ans. 2 Types: 1) Samsaram / Material life 2) Mokshapeksha / Spiritual

4. What are the 6 main hurdles that hinder the spiritual progress of a life of the human?
Ans. They are 6. 1) Kaamam / Desire, 2) Krodham / Anger, 3) Athyagraha / Greed, 4) Andhaviswasa / Ignorance, 5) Mamatha / Ego and 6) Assoya / Jealous.

3. What are the procedures of erecting a Hindu temple according to South Indian method?
Ans. 1. First find out a most suitable place for temple through Ashtamangalya Prasna / Astrological reading or Vaasthu Sasthra.
2. Do Bhooparigraham
3. Shadadhara Prathista (Mooladharam, Swadhistanam, Manipooram, Anahatha, Visudhi, Aagna)
4. Give order to make Bhimba / Idol to the sculptor / Silpi
5. Bhimba Parigraham (accept the Idol from sculptor) then Jalaadhivasam (soak it in the holy water) then Rakshagna Homam followed by Vaasthubhali then 8 Kalasa / pot pooja.
6. Nethron-meelanam (open the eyes of the idol)
7. Install Napumsakasila and Peedam
8. Install Idol/Moorthy and apply ashtabandam to fix the idol on the peetam..
9. Shower Kumbesa Kalasam, Nidra Kalasam, Upacharaas through Jeeva-Aavahanam, Sthoola-Aavahanam followed by Sthotra-Aavahanm on Bhimba/Idol Devatha.
10. Nivedhyam i.e. offer food to the Devatha. (One important issue over here is that – whatever food you give on the first day the same and the quantity of food should be given to the Devatha as long as the temple exists; and/or does upasthanam)
11. Purified food to the Dwarapaalakaas and Sribhoothas (Private guards of God).
12. Deeparadhana
13. Thanthri / Priest touch the head of the Idol and chant Moola Manthra of that desired / invoked deity.
14. Lit / burn all lamps and close the entrance of sanctum sanctorum / Srikovil / Garbha-griha for 3 days.
15. Install Balikkallu / Offering seat
16. Re-open the Srikovil and instruct the routine rituals and worshiping method to the regular priest.
Note: In other words, Thanthri is deemed and virtual father of the invoked devatha.

2. How does certain important facts transform during different Yugas viz: Kritha / Thretha / Dwapara & Kali Yuga which is (BC 3000+ onwards):

Please read the facts of each yuga with the separation slash:

Ans: Kritha Yuga / Thretha Yuga / Dwapara Yuga / Kali Yuga
Human’s height: 24 feet / 18 feet / 12 feet / 6 feet
Ayus -Avg life term: 400+ years / 300+ years / 200+ years / 100+ years
Happiness: 12 of 12 / 9 of 12 / 6 of 12 / 3 of 12
Sorrows – Unhappiness: 6 of 24 / 12 of 24 / 18 of 24 / 24 of 24
Desire and Needs: 5 of 50 / 10 of 50 / 20 of 50 / 50 of 50
Holy – Good deeds: 8 of 8 / 6 of 8 / 4 of 8 / 2 of 8
Sin – Evil deeds: 2 of 8 / 4 of 8 / 6 of 8 / 8 of 8
Peace of Mind – Calmness: Yaamam (4 hours) / Muhoortham (24 minutes) / Ghati (5 minutes ) / Nimisha (1 Minute)

1. Where does one’s Sradha / Concentration turn towards between previous Yugaas and Kali Yuga?

Ans: Previous Yugaas / Kalli Yugaas
1) Towards own mother / Towards Wife’s mother
2) Cows / Dogs
3) Own Brother & Sisters / Wife’s brother
4) Own Wife / Other’s wife
5) Good moral stories / Bad & immoral talks
6) Pilgrimage / Gambling & Casino
7) Yaagam – Holy Sacrifice / Evil Deeds
8) Faith & Belief / Doubting and Disbelief
9) Spiritual / Material
10) Enough time for everything / No time for anything
11) Living for others / Living for own
12) Share + Care + Tolerance / Inpatient
13) Nobel cause / Money making
14) Sacrifice for others / Selfish mind
15) Helping others / Teasing and Troubling others.

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