MULTI-FAITH QUIZ

1. One of the beliefs in Hinduism is the descent of 10 avatars. What was the name and form of the 5th Avatar?

A. Kuurmaavatar as a tortoise.
B. Vamanavatar as a dwarf.
C. Narasimhavatar as a half man and half lion.
D. Lord Rama as a divine man.

2. What is the spiritual significance of number 9 as enunciated by Swami?

A. Because there are 9 planets.
B. Because there are 9 paths of devotion.
C. Because 9 relates to Brahman, the cosmic creator.
D. Because there are 9 universal dimensions in toto.

3. Who began the practice of congregational singing in India?

A. Mahavir.
B. Guru Nanak.
C. Lord Rama.
D. Adi Shankaracharya.

4. In the Mahabharatha, after the battle of Kurukshetra, Lord Krishna narrated the Kama Geetha to King Yudhistthira who wished to give up his kingdom from sorrow and retire to the forest. What was the subject of this divine discourse?

A. That Yudhistthira should develop desires in accordance with the sastras.
B. That all desires come from God.
C. That Yudhistthira should rule his kingdom without desires.
D. That Yudhistthira should give up desires and retire to the forest.

5. How is a person initiated to the Islamic faith?

A. With a baptismal bath.
B. With a special ceremony presided over by a mullah.
C. By worshipping at a mosque.
D. By reciting a special testimony of faith.

6. As recorded in the Bible, why did Mother Mary give her baby the name Jesus?

A. She was instructed to by an angel.
B. It was foretold in the Jewish scriptures.
C. He was named after a family relative.
D. The name was revealed to her in a dream.

7. What was the title of the first play that Swami produced at the age of 12?

A. ‘Love Is The Goal.’
B. ‘Do You Do What You Say?’
C. ‘Follow the Master.’
D. ‘Values Are The Essence Of Life.’

8. The Athi Rudra Maha Yajnam was held from 10th to 20th Aug in Prasanthi Nilayam. How many times is the Rudram to be recited according to the scriptures for the successful completion of this great sacrifice?

A. 16,431.
B. 11,461.
C. 14,146.
D. 14,641.

9. In which religion is the Navjot initiation ceremony found?

A. Judaism.
B. Christianity.
C. Zoroastrianism.
D. Sikhism.

10. One of the characters in the Ramayana was Kabandha – who was he?

A. A demon who fought with Rama and Lakshmana.
B. One of Hanuman’s trusted soldiers.
C. Lord Rama’s charioteer.
D. One of Ravana’s assistants.

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