1. With which every day situation does Bhagavan illustrate the sadhaka's journey of: knowing God, Jnaathum; then seeing God, Dhrashtum; and ultimately merging in God, Praveshtum?

A. Procuring some mangos in the market.
B. Completing an exam at school.
C. Finding a lost coin on the road.
D. Jumping over some hurdles in a race.

2. In Islam, what is the significance of the Cave of Hira ? It was there that -

A. Prophet Muhammad hid from his enemies.
B. Prophet Muhammad received the Koran.
C. the first Koran was written.
D. the stones to make the first mosque were found.

3. Who gave the name Krishna to the divine child?

A. Lord Krishna's foster mother, Yashoda.
B. Lord Krishna's real mother, Devaki.
C. Sage Garga
D. Lord Krishna's father, Vasudeva.

4. If you have read Prasanthi Diary this month you will be aware that devotees from many countries celebrated Chinese New Year, on the 23rd - 24th February in Prasanthi Nilayam. What was the theme and moral message for the celebrations?

A. 'Leave the fruits to God'
B. 'Filial Piety'
C. 'Faith in adversity'
D. 'Love and tolerance'

5. In Sikhism, what is a sakhi?

A. The place where the holy book of the Guru Granth Sahib is kept.
B. The lead singer of the kirtans or bhajans.
C. A traditional story.
D. The free food kitchen operated by Sikh temples.

6. 27th March is Rama Navami, the birthday of Lord Rama. With just one more day remaining to Lord Rama's fourteen years of exile, He stopped His aerial chariot in sight of the holy city of Ayodhya and was greeted by Guha, chief of the tribesmen. What did Lord Rama do before reaching Ayodhya?

A. Lord Rama Himself went in disguise to inspect the city and check on his brother, Bharatha's welfare.
B. Lord Rama sent Hanuman in disguise to his brother Bharatha, to inform him of His arrival.
C. Lord Rama organised a yagna for the successful completion of the fourteen years of exile.
D. Lord Rama went to visit sage Agastya and paid His respects to him.

7. Which religion celebrates Noruz as their new year festival, which begins on 22nd March this year?

A. Islam
B. Shinto
C. Zoroastrianism
D. Jainism

8. One day, a devotee of Shirdi Baba cooked a sumptuous feast as an offering to her Lord. But while she was preparing the fare, a dog came and begged for food. Rather irritated she chased the dog away and carried on with her cooking. Later, she approached Shirdi Baba and asked Him to accept her offering. What happened next?

A. Shirdi Baba refused to accept the food.
B. The dog returned and sat at Shirdi Baba's Feet.
C. The lady dropped the plate before she could give it to Shirdi Baba.
D. Shirdi Baba threw the food away.

9. 31st March is the birthday of Mahavira, the last of the Jain teachers, who lived 2,500 years ago. The followers of Jainism are called Jaina - what does this word mean?

A. Disciple
B. Sadhaka
C. Servant
D. Conqueror

10. With which analogy does Bhagavan illustrate the Mahahvakya, or profound saying, of Tat Twam Asi, which means 'I Am That'?

A. The river and the ocean.
B. Milk is one colour, compared to the many colours of the different cows.
C. The seed and the tree.
D. The honey bee and the flowers.

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