$JES 906 Jain Academic Bowl Past Q and A

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1 What does Anitya Bhävanä means?
All external substances including the body are transitory | 12 Bhavanas (Anitya). They are perishable and therefore, we should not have attachment for them.
2 Cycle of life and death : Name type of Bhavans Sansär Bhävanä 3 Stop new bondage of karma. Name this bhavana i Samvar Bhävanä 4 Bodhidurlabh Bhavana means
Rarity of enlightenment 5 Four auxiliary Bhävanäs are
Maitri Bhävanä ----Contemplation of Friendship, Pramod Bhävanä ---Contemplation of Appreciation, Karunä Bhävanä------ Contemplation of Compassion, Mädhyastha Bhävanä --Contemplation of Neutrality
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Compassion (Karuna)
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Respect for all forms of life including animals, birds, insects and nature is called? Describe the meaning of Anitya Bhävnä
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8 Name any five out of twelve main Bhävanä.
All external substances including body are not permanent (perishable) Anitya, Asharan, Samsär, Ekatva, Anyitva, Ashuchi, Asrava, Samvar, Nirjarä, Bodhi-durlabh, Lokasvabhäva, Dharma
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| Bodhi Durlabh Bhävnä
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In this Bhävnä, one contemplates that it is very difficult for one to attain right faith, knowledge, and conduct. If someone is less fortunate than us, we should not look down upon them and instead try and help them. Which of the four auxillary bhavanas
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does this represent?
11 Name the Bhavanas that are also Tattvas
SamvarBhavana, NirjaraBhavana, and Ashrav Bhavana
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12 What Bhavna did Mallinath use to teach lesson to She used Asuchi Bhavana (Impurity of body)
the six kings? 13 Which Bhavana states that the soul will be born Lokswabhav Bhavana
into one of the three loks? 14 Which Bhavana supports AnyatvaBhavana (The AnityaBhavana (Nothing is permanent)
human body is impermanent)? 15 Twelve Vows of Laity (Householders) has how Anuvrats-5. guna-Vratas-3, Shiksha Vratas - 4
many Anuvratas, Guna-Vratas, Shiksha Vrats? Name all Gun Vrats with meanings. All names 1) Geographic Limitation - Disha Pariman Vrat have to be correct. All English words are 2) Limitation of Luxurious Items - Bohogpbhog acceptable.
Pariman Vrat 3) Avoiding purposeless violence - Anarth dand Virman Vrat
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Ahinsä Anuvrata
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17 To attack someone knowingly is sin; which
anuvrata tells us not to practise this? 18 Name all the Anuvrats
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1. Sthul Pranatipaat Viraman Vrat -Non-violence limited vow 2. Sthul Mrushavad Viraman Vrat - Truthfulness limited vow 3. Sthul Adattadan Viraman Vrat - Non-stealing limited vow 4. Swadara Santosh Parstrigaman Viraman Vrat - Chastity limited vow 5. Parigrah Pariman Vrat - Non-attachment limited Vow

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Name any two guna vratas and give their meaning
2 of 3 viz. Dig or dishi vrat (Directional or Geographical 12 Vrats Limitation), Bhog-Upbhog vrat (Limitation of consumables and reusables) and Anarthdand vrat (Limitation of purposeless violence)
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20 Name any two Shiksha vratas and give their
meanining
2 of 4 viz. Samayik (Equanimity vow), Desavagasik (Further geographical limitations for 1 day or more), Paushadh (one day practice like ascetic), Atithi Samvibhag (sharing with worthy ascetics)
Greed
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Achaurya or Asteya or Adatta Dan
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21 Setting limits to our needs is an important vow to
control our ... 22 Name the vow in which one does not take any
property without the owner's consent 23 Name the vrata which means not to engage in
sensual pleasures 24 Name the 3 Gunavrats.
Brahamcharya or Celibacy
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Dig Parimana Vrat, Bhogaupbhoga viraman vrata, Anartha Danda viraman vrata. dishi (direction), bhog upbhog, anartha danda
25 Name any two gunavrata or supporting vows.
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Five
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The Mahavratas are the great vows a person takes when renouncing the world. How many are there? It is a 1 lth vrata, where in a Shrävak/Shrävikä observes the life of a monk for a specific period. Name the 5 Paap that violate the 5 Anuvratas
Paushadha vrata.
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Pranatipaat, Mrushvaada, Adatadaana, Maithuna, Parigraha
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29 Name the four Shikshavratas.
30 An owner of a factory mixes cheaper oil with an expensive oil product and only expensive oil is printed on the label. Name two major vrats that this person has violated.
31 Samayika is this category of vrata?
32 Answer both the questions: I will travel only 20 miles from my home today. Taking this kind of vow is an example of which Vrat? Which
category of Vrat is this out of the three categories of 12 Vrats?
33 Out of the three categories of 12 vrats, the
following category is preparatory to the discipline of an ascetic's life. Name this category of Bar Vrats. Also, name at least two vrats from this category
34 Tell me what gunvrat each statement is an example of: "I will only wear 5-6 pairs of clothes today.", "I will not walk on grass.", "I will only travel 150 miles today."
35 What are the differences between the Maha Vratas and the AnuVratas?
36 Desavakasik vrat that sets a new limit within the limitations already set by which two vrats?
Sämäyik Vrata, Desävakäsika Vrata, Paushada Vrata, Atithi Samvibhaga Vrata (Dän vrata, or Yathä Samvibhäg vrata)
Satya, Asteya, Aparigraha. Truth, Non-stealing, Nonpossessiveness
Training or shiksha
Disha Pariman vrat. Gun Vrat category
Siksha Vrat. Samayik, Deshavagasik, Paushad and Atithi Samvibhag
a) Bhog-Upbhog Vrat
b) Anant Dand Virman Vrat c) DishaPariman Vrat
MahaVratas are the major vows for the complete renunciation of worldly attachments which are practiced by Sadhus and Sadhvis. The AnuVratas are the partial renunciation of worldly attachments which are practiced by Shrävaks and Shrävikäs
Disha or Dik vrat and Bhog Upbhog Vrat
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37 Name the common virtues or observances that Sanyam & Tap
are common between the 10 yati Dharmas and 6
daily essentials per Digambar tradition 38 When one fasts consecutively for 30 days, the tap Maskhaman or Masakshaman
is called? Name in indian language only This dream of Mother Trishalä indicated that her Golden Vase son would be perfect in all virtues and would be full of compassion for all living beings. He
would be a supreme religious personality. 40 How many Sapana (dreams) does the mother of 14 (Shwetambar) or 16 (Digambar)
Tirthankar have when the Tirthankar child is
conceived? 41 Which dream of Mother Trishalä indicated that Full moon
her son would bring peace to the world? According to Digambara belief, there are not 14 | A pair of fish and a lofty throne Swapanas, but 16 Swapanas. Name these two additional Swapanas. Name the dream that indicated that Queen
Full Moon (Chandra) Trishla's son would have a great physical structure and be pleasing to all living beings of
the universe. 44 Name the dream that indicated that Queen Heap of Jewels
Trishla's son would have infinite virtues and
wisdom and he would attain the supreme spirit. 45 Ele
Bull 46 This dream indicated a heavenly being would Dev Viman or Celestial Plane
respect and obey her son. 47 This dream of Trishla meant that the son would Elephant
have exceptionally high character. Also, he would guide the spiritual chariot with its four components: monks, nuns, laymen, and laywomen.
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48 Name any five swapnas.
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Elephant, Bull, Lion, Goddess Laxmi, Garland, Moon, Sun, Flag, Kalash, Lotus Lake, Ocean, Plane, Heap of Jewel, Smokeless Fire
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Flag, Kalash, Milky Ocean, Divine Airplane, Heap of Jewels, SmokelessFfire
Lion
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Ocean
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Smokeless Fire
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49 List the 4 swapnas other than the sun and the
moon which are not people, animals, or with
plants. 50 Which dream of Mother Trishalä indicated that
her son would become powerful and strong? This dream of a Tirthankar's mother indicates that her son will be liberated from the life cycle. Which dream indicated to Queen Trishala that her son would reform and restore the religious order? It also said that he would remove blind faith and orthodox rituals. It also told her that he would burn or destroy his karmas and attain
salvation 53 Mother Trishla's 7th dream was?
Math Question - Subtract the number of Guptis from the number of Samitis. Give the
corresponding dream of Mother Trishala. 55 Name the fourth dream of Mother Trishala and
give its meaning. 56 Anagram - MORE FE, LESSS SKI. Clue - Its a
dream of Mother Trishla. This dream indicated that the fragrance of her son's teachings and messages of compassion and love will spread throughout the universe, and he would be respected by all Give the order of the first three dreams of Trishala Devi and Achira Devi?
Sun 5 samiti- 3 gupti=2. The second dream of Mother Trishala is Elephant.
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Goddess Lakshmi. It meant that her son would enjoy great wealth. Smokeless fire
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Garland
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11th Gunasthan, It is called Suppressed Passion Stage - Upasanta-kasaya
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A fall from this Gunasthan is inevitable, as it has arrived at this stage as a result of suppression of Karmas. Name the Gunasthäna and its numeber. (Both Answers are required) The number of Gunasthan, at the end of which the soul has eliminated all destructive karmas and
is omniscient. 61 When one attains Kevaljnän, one is in this
Gunshänak 62 The number of Gunasthan, the soul has
eliminated all destructive karmas and is
omniscient. 63
All Kevalis are at which Gunastanak?
13th
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13th (Accept 'very end of 12th' as correct
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13th and/or 14th
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65 Whi
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What is the number when total number of
14 x 3/6 = 7 gunasthans are multiplied by the number of guptis & by the number of essential daily activities? Whick stage of spiritual elevation or Gunsthank | 14th Gunsthanak does one have to reach to attain Moksha or
liberation? 66 Provide the number of the lowest gunasthänak at 4th
which dharma dhyan is possible and that guarantees you moksha Give the Gunstanak stage number, or spiritual 4th - Avirti Samyag Darshan stage number, with the right perception but
without restraints. 68 |A shravak with 12 vratas has reached which 5th
Gunsthanak or stage of spiritual elevation? 69 | Right perception associated with partial restraint 5th or Deshvirti
is which Gunastanak? 70 Monks and nuns who strictly follow their code of 6th
conduct are in this Gunshänak as a minimum
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71 What are the names of the Gunasthanak in which
a Sadhu follows Panch Mahavrat? 72 | What is the lowest gunasthan at which shukla
dhyan is possible? 73 Name the fourth gunasthana
6th or 7th,? Apramat Sanyat or Pramat Sanyat (Any one of the four is correct) 8th
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74 Other than Siddha who does not have a leshya?
Ayogi Kevail, or one at the 14th Gunastanak
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Dravya Shravak
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75 What type of Shravak follows Jainism without a
deep faith in it? 76 After achieving 4th gunasthan once, you are
guaranteed nirvana within this much time Name the thirteenth gunasthan
Half or ardha pudgal paraavartan
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Sayogi Kevali
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78 Doubting or being skeptical about the religion Shanshayik
expounded by the Omniscients is this type of
Mityathva. 79 What are Gunastanak? Name the lowest and stages of spiritual elevation. Lowest level: wrong belief highest stages.
(Mithyatva) and Highest level: inactive omniscient
(ayogi kevali) 80 | What are Gunastanak? Name the lowest and wrong belief (Mithyatva) and inactive omniscient (ayogi highest stages of spiritual elevation
kevali) 81 Name in the Indian language, the strongest
Anantänu-bandhi degree of intensity of a Kashäya, with which it binds to the soul When a monk attains Kevalgnana, he has reached Ghati karmas the 12th Gunsthanak, whick category of karmas has he destroyed?
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83 How many karmas a living Kevali (omniscient)
has removed (eradicated)? Name them.
Jnänävarniya (Knowledge obsuring), Darshanävaraniya (Perception obscuring), Mohaniya (Deluding), Antäray (Obstruction causing)
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Naam
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84 Becoming Tirthankar rather than an ordinary
kevali is a result of this aghati karma, 85 Of the types of karma, which one has a subtype
that is specific to tirthankars? What four karmas do Arihantas shed at the time of liberation?
Naam or Body-determining
Gunasthanaks 14 Gunasthanaks | 15 Gunasthanaks
Naam (body-determining), Gotra (status-determining), Vedaniya (feeling pertaining), and Ayushya (life span determining) Honey (Madh), Meat (Mänsa), Butter (cream-cheese, Mänkhan) and, alcohol (Madira)
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87 Name four Mahä Vigai (Four foods never to be
consumed)
88 Name the next four Tirtankars in this
(10) Shitalnath (12) Vasupujya Swami (14) Anantnath 24 Tirthankars mathematical series: Ajitnath, Abhinandan, (16) Shantinath
Padmaprabha, Chandraprabha. 2,4,6,8... 89 The process in which a tirthankar's soul leaves its Chyavana or Garbha Kalyänak
24 Tirthankars previous body, and is conceived in the mother's
womb is called? 90 Tirthankar Name, Emblem, Number of
01 Rishabha or Adi Näth, Bull, 84, Ashtäpad (Kailasha), 24 Tirthankars Ganadharas and place of Nirvän for Ist five 02 Ajit-Näth, Elephant, 90, Samet Sikhar,
| 03 Sambhava-Näth, Horse, 105, Samet Sikhar, 04 Abhinandan Swami, Monkey, 03, 05 Sumati-Näth, Ruddy Goose, 116, Samet Sikhar
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Answer the following questions about Shantinath | 1) Achiradevi 2) Samet Shikhar or Mount Parasnath 3) Bhagawan. 1) What was his mother's name? 2) | Bird or Dove Where did he attain Moksha? 3) In his previous
life, as King Megharatha, what did he save? 92 Name of lord Mahävir's wife & Daughter? Yashoda, Priyadarshana
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93 Who said "A living body is not merely an
integration of limbs and flesh but it is the abode of the soul, which potentially has perfect perception (Anant-Darshan), perfect knowledge (Anant-Jnän), perfect power (Anant-Virya), and perfect conduct (Anant Chäritra).
94 Contributions and names of the two daughters of 1) Brahmi: The Indian script named Brahmi 2) Sundari: 24 Tirthankars Ädinäth.
Mathematics
95 Name the three types of knowledge Tirthankara
are born with. English terms are also acceptable.
96 Answer the following questions about Neminath Bhagawan. 1) Name his emblem or lanchan. 2) Give his chronological number (1-24). 3) What event helped him decide to leave worldly life and take diksha?
97 Answer each of the following questions about the life of Adinath. 1) In what city was he born? 2) What were the names of his two sons? 3) What was the name of his mother? 4) What is his symbol? 5) What is the other name he is called?
98 How many gandhars did Mahavir Swami have? How many did Parswanath Bhagwan have? 99 Mahavir Janma-Kalyänak means what?
100 How many clamities did Sangmdev commit on bhagwan Mahavir in one night?
101 What was the last bhav of Mahavir swami as
Lord mahavir
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2) Knowledge acquired by reading and listening - Shrut Jnan 3) To see and sense the things without the help of the senses of mind - Avadhi Jnan
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1) Vinitanagari 2) Bharat, Bahubali 3) Marudevi 4) Bull 5) Rishabdev
11, 10
Birth Anniversary of Mahavir Swami 20
Nandan Muni (25th Bhav)
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Janma Abhishek (performs the birth ceremony)
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170 tirthankars present during Ajitnath's lifetime.
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Govaliyo
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2, 4, 8, 16. Deer
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human before being born as a tirthankar? 102 After Bhgwan born king Indra take the baby
tirthankar to Mt. Meru for what? Ans. Only
indian language. 103 During the lifetime of which Tirthankar were
there the most living and present Tirthankars and
how many tirthankars were there at most. 104 kind of person stuck nails in Mahavir Bhagwan's
ears? 105 Name the lanchan (emblem) of the next
Tirthankar in this mathematical series. Ajitnath,
Abhinandan, Chandraprabhu. 106 During each half time life cycle, how many souls
rise to become "Tirthankar" 107 Who do we offer obeisance in logussa sutra? 108 In which life of Bhagwan Mahavir did a Bhavna
of Savi Jiv Karu Shasan Rasi” made him to
acquire the Tirthankar Nam Karma? 109 How many Choumasas did Mahavir swami do? 110 Name the lanchan (emblem) of the next
Tirthankar in this mathematical series.
Sambhavnath, Padmaprabhu, Vasupujya. 111 At what age did Bhagwan Mahavir attain Manah
Paryay-Jnan? 112 | This is the event of initiation into monk hood 113 | Which ara did Lord Adinath live in? 114 How many years passed between Mahavira
Swami's taking diksha and attaining nirvana? 115 Where was Bhagwan Mahavir's last sermon at?
How long did it last? 116 | What is the other name of Kshatriya kund? 117 Christian year in which Mahävir Swami took
| 42 3, 6, 12, 24 - Lion
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Pavapuri, 48 hours
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Crocodile, Pig-Boar, Nandavarta, Blue Lotus
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Samudravijay and Shivadevi & Vishvasen & Achiradevi
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Dikshä 118 Name the emblem or lanchan or symbol of these
Bhagwans. Suvidhinath, Vimalnth, Aranath, Naminath Name the parents of Bhagwan Neminath &
Shantinath 120 Please Answer the following questions about the
life of Bhagvan Adinath. a) What is his other name? b) Name of his father? c) Where was he born? d) Name of his emblem? e) Name of his mother?
a) Bhagwan Rishabhdev. b) Nabhiraya c) Ayodhya. Or 24 Tirthankars V initanagari d) Bull e) Marudevi Mata
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121 | What is a term for bathing an idol?
Abishek 122 Bhaktamar Stotra is in praise of which Bhagwan? Adinath 123 Names of the four Thirthankars that did not go Adinath, Vasupujya, Neminath, Mahaveer
Mokhsa from Samet Shikar 124 Names of the places other than Samet Shikhar Ashtapada Kailash, Champapuri, Girnaar & Pavapuri
where Thirthankars went to Moksha 125 What age did Bhagwan Mahavir attain Avadhi At Birth or Conception
Jnan? 126 This Tirthankar's mother name was Vämädevi Bhagwan Parshvanath 127 He was a Chakravarti and the son of the first Bharat
Tirthnkar. 128 Name the two sons of lord Adinath starting with Bharat and Bahubali.
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Brahmacharya (celibacy)
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Up until 23rd Tirthankar there were only 4 great vows. Which vow did Bhagwan Mahävir add to those four vows? Or Which of the current vrats
did Bhagawan Parshwanath not prescribe? 130 Brahmi and Sundari were daughters of Lord
Adinath, what two aspects of academia did they develop?
Brahmi - script, Sundari - numbers and arithmetic
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131 Name the first Sadvhis of Lord Adinath and Lord Brahmi and Chandanbala Mahavirswami
132 List the Laanchans of the 24 Thirthankars that are Bull, Elephant, Horse, Monkey, Shore bird,crocodile, 5 sensed living beings. rhinocerces, buffalo, pig, eagle, deer, goat, tortoise, snake, Lion
133 This is nirvan place of Vasupujya Swami
134 Name the place in Bihar and the Tirthankar who had all the FIVE kalyanaks at that place
135 Snatra Puja signifies these Kalyanak of a Teerthankar
136 The first thing a Tirthankar does upon attaining Kevaljnän is to establish
137 Name any four of five Kalyanak of a Tirthankar. Chyavana (conception), Janma (birth), dikshä (initiation), Kevaljnän (omniscience), Nirvän (death)
138 What is the Nirvan date of Mahaveer in Indian calendar
139 He was the supreme King (chakravarti) and His mother's name was Achirä Devi. What is the symbol of this Tirthankar?
140 According to Shvetambar sect, Bhagawan
Mahavir's soul was first conceived in the womb of this woman
141 Give the Lanchhan or symbol of Bhagawan Ajitnath.
142 Who was the chief disciple or first Gandhar of Mahavir Swami?
Champapuri
Champapuri and Lord Vasupjya
Chavyan and Janma Kalyanak
Chutar vidh sangh (sangh, four fold Jain order)
143 ANAGRAM: AAW TUMMI GAS If you rearrange the letters, you will find on the first clue or on the second clue 1) the numero uno
Darkest night of Aaso month, same as Deepavali or Diwali Day, or last day of the calendar year
Deer. Tirthankar- Shäntinäth
Devananda
Elephant
Gautam Swami
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student. 2) Mahavir's first disciple and ganadhara
144 Name the only two Gandharas, who had not attained Kevaljnän at the time of Nirvan of Bhagwan Mahavir
145 Name the Nirvan place for Neminath, Vasupujya, Girnar, Champapuri, Astapad and Adinath.
146 Who was one of Mahavira's disciples who turned Goshalok or Jamali against him?
147 What are the original names of the three Brahmin Indrabhuti, Väyubhuti, Agnibhuti
scholar brothers who became the first major disciples (Ganadharas) of Lord Mahavira.
148 Bhagwan Mahävir Swämi was born in this town.
149 Which tirthankar added another major vow and which vow did he add?
Gautam Swami and Sudharmä Swämi
151 Name the person who did parna to Bhagwan
Mahavir swami after he went without food for 5 months and 25 days?
152 Name 4 tirthankars that did not attain kevalgnan at Samet Shikhar.
150 Who was the person who took diksha after seeing Lord Neminath animals in captivity?
153 Name the only female Tirthankar. 154 Name three Tirthankars whose name starts with M.
155 Which jnän does a Tirthankar attain upon taking diksha?
Kshtriya Kund (Shevtämbar belief) OR Vaishäli (Digambar belief)
Lord Mahavir, and Chastity
Chandanbala
Mahavirswami, Neminath, Vasupujyaswami, Adinath
Mallinath
Mallinath, Munisuvrat, Mahavirswami
Manah Paryay Jnän
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156 Solve the following riddle for 30 points in the
first clue and 15 points in the second clue. Ist clue: Who am I? Because I could not follow the rules of a Jain monk, I carried an umbrella, wooden shoes, and I wore orange clothes. 2nd clue: My grandfather was Adinath, and I danced with pride upon hearing I would be the last
Tirthankar. Name any 4 symbols or emblems of the Tirthankaras which are not animals or lotuses.
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moon, swastika, the wishing tree (4 petaled), shell (conch), vase, water jar, thunderbolt or spiked club
Mt. Girnar Munisuvrat Swami
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Näbhi Räjä (only 'Näbhi' is also acceptable)
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Nayasar
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Neminath
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158 | This is nirvan place of Nemi nath bhagavan 159 The lanchan, or emblem, of which tirthankar is
the tortoise? 160 What is the name of father of Bhagwan
Rushbhadev? 161 Name of Bhagwan Mahavir in the life in which
he attained samyaktva 162 Name the Tirthankara who was a contemporary
of the Hindu god Krishna. 163 Name the Tirthankar whose mothers are listed as
follows: Shivadevi, Trishladevi, and Vamadevi
respectively. 164 Which three Tirthankars attained Moksh at these
following places in order): Girnar, Champapuri,
Astapad? 165 What do we call the five major events in the life
of a tirthankar? Name any three events.
Neminath, Mahavirswami, Parshwanath.
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Neminath, Vasupujyaswami, Adinath
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Panch Kalyanak. 1) Chyavan Kalyanak 2) Janma Kalyanak 3) Diksha Kalyanak 4) Kevangnan Kalyanak 5) Nirvana Kalyanak Pavapuri
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166 Bhagawan Mahavir achieved Nirvana at this
place. 167 | What river did Bhagwan Mahavir attain
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Kevaljnan at? 168 Name any 2 Tirthankars who did not attain
Rushabhdev (Ashtapad), Vasupujya (Champäpuri), nirvän at Samet Sikhar. Also name the places Neminath (Girnär), Mahavir (Päväpuri)
where they attained nirvän 169 | This was the first monk (tirthankar) of the current Rushabhdev or Adinath
Avasarpini. 170 Name the place in Bihar which has been the site Samet Shikhar
of 20 Tirthankaras of the recent cycle attaining
nirvan. 171 Solve this anagram using all the letters in bold SAMETSHIKAR
without repeating - HIS KARMAH is SET CLUE 1. It is a place CLUE 2. Ajitnäth
bhagwan attained Nirvän here 172 Father's name of Tirthankar Neminäth Bhagawan Samudra Vijaya 173 Name all three tirthankars who were, during their Shantinah, Kuntunath, Aranath
lifetimes, also Chakravartis or conquerors of the
known world? 174 | In my previous life I saved a pigeon's life by Shantinäth
giving my own flash. Who am I? 175 The soul of king Meghrath became which
Shantinath (16th Tirthankara) tirhankar? 176 What are the names of these 3 Tirthankars whose Shantinath, Neminath, Parshvanath
mothers are in order): Achiradevi, Shivadevi,
Vamadevi? 177 Give the Lanchhan or symbol of Bhagawan Shell
Neminath. 178 Who am I? I started the Jain practice of giving Shreyanshkumar
alms to sadhus. I was also the great grandson of
Rushabdev. 179 Who was the first person to do parnu to
Shreyanskumar Rushabdev after his Varshitap 180 Who was Mahavir Swami's father?
Siddhartha
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181 He was the longest surviving Gandhar (5th
Gandhar) of Lord Mahavir and who continued teachings of Lord Mahavir after his nirvana. We are currently under the order of this Ghandar.He is one of the most talked about gandhar other
than Gautam Swami 182 Name the 5 tirthankars with symbols that are
neither plant nor animal? 183 Following this number sequence 1, 4, 9, please
provide the name of the Tirthankar, Emblem, and
Place of Nirvan. 184 | Birthdate of Mahaveer in Indian calendar
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Vämä-Mätä or Vämädevi.
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185 Most of the insignias or laanchans of Tirthankars
are beings from this gati 186 Name the mother of a Tirthankar, who had 10 Ganadhars.
ed by Bhagwan 187 | An important penance performed by Bhagwan
Rushabh Dev which he broke by accepting and
consuming sugar cane juice is known as: 188 Name this Tirthankar who attained nirvana at
Champapuri. 1893. At what age did Parshwanath take Diksha? 1904. What was the name of the god that harassed
Parshwanath and the Dev that protected him? 1915. How did Dharnendra protect Parshwanath
fromMeghamali?
Vasupujya Swami
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He put a lotus under his feet so that he could float, and he spread his fangs over the head and sides of Parshwanath to protect him from the rain
SametShikar at the age of 100
of 100
1926. Where and at what age did Bhagwan
Parshwanath attain Nirvana?
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193 During_ years of meditation Bhagwan Mahavir 12 and half years
faced many calamities. 194 Answer the following questions about
1) Vamadevi 2) Ashvasen 3) Sametsikhar Parswanath Bhagawan. 1) What was his mother's 4) Dharanendra name? 2) What was his father's name? 3) Where did he attain Moksha? 4) Name the dev who helped Parswanath Bhagwan when he was being harrassed by Meghmali recollecting his previous birth when Parasnath Bhagwan tried to rescue
him, when he was a snake 195 At what age did Bhagwan Mahavir attain
42 Kevalgyan, 72 Nirvan Kevalgyan & attained Nirvan? 196 For how many days is Varsitap observed? This is 400 days
in commemoration of these many no. of days that Bhagwan Rishabdev fasted without food after which his grandson, Shreyaskumar broke his fast
by offering him sugar cane juice 197 How long Mahavirswami had to fast before he | Five months and 25 days (or approx. 6 months)
accepted food from Chandanbala? 198 In Mallinath Bhagwan's previous life... Prince 6 other friends
Mahabal and_ other friends always did
things together. 199 | In which kalyanak does a tirthankar get
ChyavanKalyanak (at birth/conception) avadhignan? 200 Mahavir Swami attained Keval Gyan on the Rujubaluka or Rujuvalika
banks of which river after fasting for 2 days and
staying in complete meditation. 201 Name Bhagwan Rishabdev's daughter who was Sundari
exceptional in mathematics. Per Jain beliefs, she
taught mathematics to the entire world 202 Name the 22nd Tirthankar of the present chovisi. Neminath, Father- Samudravijay, Mother- Shivadevi,
Also name his father, mother and place of birth Birth place-Suryapur/Sauripur
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203 Name the colors for every tirthankar
204 Name the Dev who switch the wombs of mother Harinagamasi (Hari-naigamesin) trishla and devananda.
205 Name the lanchan of the 2nd, 4th, 6th and 12th Tirthankar
Elephant, Monkey, Red lotus and Buffalo
Dharmanath (15), Vasupujya Swami (12), Suvidhinath (9) and Padmaprabhu (6)
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206 Name the next four Tirtankars in this
mathematical series: Mahavir Swami, Naminath, Arnath, 24, 21, 18.....
207 Name the numbers of gandhars of the tirthankar you get after subtracting the #of guptis by the #of thirthankars who were born in Varanasi
White (8th and 9th), Red (6th and 12th), Black (20and 24 Tirthankars 22nd), Blue (19th and 23rd), Gold (rest all)
208 Name the tirthankar who has 77 gandhars 209 Name the Tirthankar's whose color is not gold, blue or Green?
Explanation: Number of Gupti :3
Tirthankar born in Varanashi: Supärshvanäth &
Pärshvanäth:2
3-2-1 (Adinath)
Adinath has 84 Gandhars
Shreyansnath
Chandraprabh, Suvidhinath (White), Padmaprabh, Vasupujya-swami (Red), Munisuvrat-swami, Neminath (Black).
210 Name the tirthankars whose number of gandhars Naminanth, Mahavirswami, Vimalnath, Vasupujya are the same digits swami, Padmaprabha, Suvidhinath.
211 The Shvetamber tradition believes that Mallinath Female Bhagwan is a male or a female.
212 This tirthankar's mother and father's name is the Shreyänsnäth (Vishnu) (11) same?
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213 Tirthankar's attain their Tirthankar Naam Karms Two lives prior to the life when they are born as
in which life prior to the life they attain Moksha? | Tirthankar. 214 What are some hardships that Bhagwan Mahavir Chandikaushik, Nails in the ears, and etc.
faced during his 12 and a half years of penance? 215 What are the names of Parshwanath's parents? King Ashwasen and Queen Vamadevi 216 What Bhagwan Mahvir say when King Shrenik If you can buy the Punya Karma of one Sämäyika from asked how to destroy his bad Karmas?
Puniä Shravak then it may be possible to change the birth Karma of your next life
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217 What did Sidharth and his friend the doctor do
about the nails in the ears?
They made lord Mahavir sit sit in a basin filled with oil, given a massage and then the pegs were removed by means of medicated pincers
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218 What did the cowherd leave for Bhagwan
Watch his Bullocks/Oxen Mahavir? 219 What type of Gyan did Lord Parshvanath use to Avadhi gyan
see "Live snake inside the burning log"... 220 | What was Bhagwan Mahavir's brother's name? Nandivardhan 221 | What was Mallinath Bhagwan's mother's name? | Prabhavati 222 What was the name of Bharat and Bahubali's Bhagwan Rishabdev
father? What was the name of Parshwanath's wife? Prabhavati What were the five conditions Mahavirswami 1) Person offering food should be a princess, had to break his fast?
2) She should be bald, 3) She should be in shackles, 4) She should offer boiled lentils with one foot inside and the other foot outside the house 5) She should have tears in her eyes
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On Diwali, and at Pavapuri
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225 When and where did Bhagwan Mahavir attain
Nirvan? 226 When and where was Mahavir Swami born?
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Chaitra on the 13th day of the waxing (increasing in size) cycle of the moon in 599 BC as per the Indian calendar or Chaitra Sud Teras, 599 BC, Kshatriya-Kund
Sudharma Swami
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Siddhartha, Kharak.
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227 When Bhagwan Mahavir attained Nirvana, only
two out of his eleven ganadhars were still living. One was Gautam Swami, who was the other
Ganadhar? 228 When Bhagwan Mahavir went to and
_house they realized that Bhagwan Mahvir was in pain. 229 Where did Mallinath attained Nirvan? 230 Where did Mallinath Bhagwan attain Nirvan?
And what numbered Tirthankar did she become
of this cycle. 231 Which kalyanak does a tirthankar get Manah-
paryäva Jnän? At what age did Bhagvan Mahavir
Samet Shikhar Samet Shikhar; 19th
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get it?
Tears in her eyes
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Which of the conditions put down by Bhagwan Mahavir did Chandanbala didn't fulfill at first because of which Mahavirswami started walking
away without taking alms? 233 Who were Mallinath's Parents? And what was
her brothers name? 234 Who were six kings in their previous life who
were related to Mallinath Bhagwan? 235 Why Mahavir Swami was named Vardhaman?
King Kumbha and Queen Prabhavati. Brother Malladin
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236 Why was Mallinath a Female Tirthankar?
237 23 Tirthankars were born and took Dikshä in the same place except for one Tirthankar whose birth place and diksha place were different. Name that Tirthankar
238 Give the names of Mahavir Swami's brother, sister, wife and daughter.
239 During one Kal Chakra, how many Tirthankars are born in all the Bharat Kshetras?
240 Name any three kinds of Dhyän
241 Name one good and one bad dhyan or meditation. 242 Name one good and one bad dhyän or meditation
243 It a very dangerous form of meditation. In this meditation one becomes very happy by
Because in her previous life She was a King who took diksha along with his 6 friends but he did intense penance in secrecy. Neminath
Nandivardhan, Sudarshanä, Yashoda, Priyadarshana
240 (24*5 bharat kshetras * 2 (2 half cycles)
1) Ärta Dhyän 2) Raudra Dhyän 3) Dharma Dhyän 4)Shukla Dhyän
Dharma or Shukladhyan, Arta or Raudra Good - Dharma (Righteous) or Shukla (Spiritual) Bad - Arta (Sorrowful) or Roudra (Inclement)
Raudra dhyan or Inclement meditation
performing sinful acts towards others.
244 Rearrange the letters- "Dash kunal hy" - Clue: the Shukla Dhyan purest meditation
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245
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Depending upon the mental attitude of the person while committing violence, violence is classified in these four categories or Name the 4 types of hinsa (violence).
1. Industrial (occupational or profession related) violence (Udyami Himsä) 2. Domestic (household activitiy related) violence (Grahärambhi Himsä) 3. Defensive or protective violence (Virodhi Himsä) 4. Intentional violence (Samkalpi Himsä)
6 types
Jnanachar, Darshanachar, Charitrachar, Tapachar, and Viryachar Jnanachar
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246 How many types of lives are sadhus supposed to
be vigilant of? 247 List 4 of the 5 achars (codes of conduct) of
shravak 248 According to this Panchächär, scriptures must be
pronounced, recited, and interpreted accurately. Also, by following this, you can lessen the load
of your Jnanavarniya karma. 249 Charitrachar prescribed for lay people is
categorized into what 3 categories? 250 Living a life in accordance with the right
knowledge and right faith is this Panchächär. 251 Our ultimate goal is
of karma
Observation of 12 vows, 5 Samitis, and 3 Guptis.
Charitrachar
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Tapachar
253
Viryachar
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The Jain scriptures that have prescribed the specific ways to observe austerities, is known as this Panchachar The set of codes of conduct relate to exercising our physical and mental capabilities to the fullest and in the appropriate manner, which is known as this Panchachar This Panchachar states that we must have unwavering faith in the teachings of Jina and virtuous activities. We also should show respect
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Karma or Karmic bondage
towards those who follow the right faith, and steer clear of the wrong faith and people
following it. 255 What is the 2nd most important thing in our
journey to liberation? 256 | What is the cause of the endless cycles of birth
and death for the worldly soul? 257 Name the following in the original word. - 1) A
form of meditation when one gives up physical comfort and body movement and engages into deep religious reflections and meditation. 2) This is a vow-a formal renunciation of certain
activities. 258 It is used to gently clean the floor (to make the
space free of subtle living beings) before setting
on a Katäsanu on the floor. 259 Charavalo's wodden handle is how long?
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1) Kayotsarga or Kausagga 2) Pratyakhyan or Pachhakhan
Charavalo
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261 In absen
Panchindiya
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260 How many faults are to be avoided during
Samayik? In absence of a Guru, we use this sutra to
establish his presence 262 Any sins comitted by us in ordinary day-to-day
like activites by moving around is asked for
forgiveness in this sutra 263 | Why do we recite Karemi Bhante sutra?
Iriyavahiya
To take the wow of Samayik
32; 10 mind, 10 speech & 12 body
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264 How many faults do we ask forgiveness for while
reciting Sämäiya-Vaya-jutto sutra 265 This sutra is recited to list all virtues of a
Tirthankar and offer our respect to them. The king of devs - Shakrendra recites this sutra at the time of conception and birth of a Tirthankar.
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266 In Ichkaar sutra, we offer our respect and inquiry Guru Mahäräj or Mahäräj Saheb about
_well being. 267 What is a sutra for praise of the twenty-four Chaturvinshati Stava/Logassa
tirthankaras? 268 Name three different types of Pratikraman. Devasi, Rai, Pakkhi / Pakshik, Chaumasik, Samvatsari
Answer in the Indian language. 269 "Going back and repenting and asking for
Pratikraman forgiveness for the sins committed" is the theme
of what Jain ritual? 270 Name in the Indian Language Only - A vow to Pratyakhyan or Pachhakhan
renounce certain thing for a predetermined period
of time is known as 271 Give the meaning of the word Samayik.
Process in which one gets equanimity
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272 Name in the Indian language two of the six
essentials in the Shvetambar Tradition and two in the Digambar tradition?
Shvetambar: Samayika, Chauvisattho, Vandana, Pratikraman, Kayotsarga, Pratyakhyan or Pachchakhan. Digambar: Devapuja, Gurupasti, Swadhya, Sanyam, Tap, Dan
Six Avashyak
a. Pratikraman b. Chauvisattho / Chaturvimshati-stava
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273 How many daily activities should be performed
by a Shravak or a layman? 274 a. Among all the six daily essentials of
Shravaks/Shravikas per Shwetambar tradition, which is the most important essential that covers all the other 5 essentials during the performance of its rites? b. We praise the qualities of Tirthankars while performing one of these 6 daily
essentials per Swethambar tradition. Name it. 275 Does one have to practice Samayik to go to
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276 Name any 3 essential observances (Avashyakas)
according to Shwetambar traditions and 3 according to Digambar traditions.
Shwetambar traditions-l. Samayik, 2. Chauvisattho, 3. Vandana, 4. Pratikraman, 5. Kayotsarga, 6. Pratyakhyan or Pachchakan Digambar tradition- 1. Devapuja, 2. Gurupasthi, 3. Swadhyay, 4. Sanyam, 5. Tap, 6. Dan
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277 What does Chauvisatto mean?
Praying and appreciating the attributes of the 24 Tirthankars Respecting and saluting
278 What does Vandana mean?
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279 Which is the most important Avashyaka
Pratikraman according to Shwetambar tradition? 280 Give at least 4 sutras recited during Pratikraman 18 papasthanak, 7 lakh, khamemi Savva Jive, and all
samayik sutras as well 281 Name at least 4 sutras recited during Samayik Navkar, Panchindiya, Iriyavahiyam, Tassa Uttari,
Karemi Bhante. Samaiya vaiya Jutto, Chattari
Mangalam 282 Which Pratikraman is for the sins committed Devasi and Rai respectively
during the day and which one is for the sins
committed during the night? 283 | In Kshampna Sutra, how many species of Jivas or 84 lakh (8.4 million)
lives, are asked for forgiveness? 284 | The pool of souls is known by this name in Nigod
Jainism. It is also the lowest form of soul. 285 | What is the soul called who possesses earth as its | Prithvikaya
body? 286 Rearrange the bold letters to get a Jain word.
PUDGALÄSTIKÄY Each letter must be used and may not be used more than once. I hurt APKAY souls to clean DUST off the little GAL Clue 1. It means joining and breaking away or
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separating Clue 2. It is one of the universal substances.
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287 Unscramble: WOASHSHSAHWHS: Clue: It is a
pran 288 "There are plenty of good fruit on the ground, so
let's eat them first." What type of leshyas is this 289 Which is best and worst Leshyas
Shukla (white) Leshyä
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Black or Krishana
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290 The thought process behind any actions? 291 Name the best and the worst leshya in English
and Sanskrit. 292 What color Leshyä am I? I show no compassion
or mercy toward others, and burn with jealousy.
I have ill will toward all. 293 Someone chops a tree to get fruit. What kind of
Leshya or state of mind do they have? 294 | What is state of thought called which at the time
of death determines next gati 295 Krishna, tejo, padma, and shukla are kinds of
what? 296 | The example of Leshya or state of mind in which
one collects and eats fruits fallen from tree. 297 | Which is the most desirable and least desirable
Leshya? 298 Name any Three Leshyas
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299 How many types of leshyas are there? Name all
of them. Also name the best and worst leshya.
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There are 6 types of leshyas. Krishna (black) leshya, Neel (Blue) leshya, Kapot (Gray)leshya, Tejo (Red) leshya, Padma (yellow) leshya, Shukla (White) leshya. Black is worst and white is best leshyas.
Tejo Leshya (Red) and Shukla Leshya (White)
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300 Name the two leshyas during which if any living
being dies, it may be reborn as a human being 301 | Based on the intensity and the period of time
Kashäyas (passions) stay with the soul they are classified in four categories. Name any two of these.
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1) Anantänubandhi (life long) : 2) Apratyakhyani (non- renunciatory); 3) Pratyakhyäni (partial renunciatory); 4) Sanjwalan (Flame like, totally renunciatory)
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Kashäyas (Passions) are classified into four levels of intensity. NAME ANY THREE OF THEM
Anantänubandhi (Life-Long) Apratyakhyaniya (non- renunciatory) Pratyakhyaniya (partially renunciatory) Sanjwalan (totally renunciatory)
Purushartha
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Sanjvalan
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Raag- Greed and Deceit, Dwesh - Anger and Ego
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303 | U ha rust harp - Clue: Of the 5 samvayas, the
only one in our control 304 Name in the Indian langauge, the degree of
intensity of a kashay which is as easy to get rid of
as a line in the water. 305 What two categories are the Kashayas classified
into? 306 How many attributes did Sri Mantungsuriji have? 307 Who was Changdev's Mother? 308 Who am I? I get" kevali", when I am a
Childhood muni? 309 What was the childhood name of Acharya
Hemchandra? 310 Which Acharya led King Kumarpal to accept
Jainism and spread Vegetarianism in Gujurat?
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311 | A great composer of numerous Jain texts lived Acharya Kundkunda
around this time - 100 AD 312 This Jain Acharya composed 1444 Jain
Hari Bhadra Suri compositions OR books. 313 Name him: people called him Kalikal Sarvajna. Hemchandracharya 314 He was the mentor (Dharma Guru) of King Hemchandrächärya
Kumärpäl 315 He impressed Emperor Akbar who issued
Hirvijaysuri proclamation forbidding slaughter on certain
days. 316 Who was the last omniscient (kevali) in this time Jambuswami
cycle in Bharat Kshetra? | Though he stayed at a dancer's place, he was able Sthuli Bhadra. to spend 4 months in meditation. Name this person He was probably the first Jain scholar to write on Acharya Haribhadra Suri Yoga. Yogabindu, Yoga-Vinshika, Yoga-Shatak and Yogadrashti Samuchhaya are some of the leading compositions by this great Acharya.
Name this Acharya born around 6 century AD 319 Jambu (Jambuswami) got married to the 8 wives, | That he would become an ascetic the day after his but with what condition?
marriage. 320 Name any 5 books composed by Kunda Junda Samay-sar, Pravachan-sar, Niyam-sar, Panchastikaya, acharya?
Ashta-pahuda 321 Name the birth name of Gautam Swami.
Indrabhuti Name the thief that came to steel at
Prabhav theif Jambuswami's house that steel the night of his
wedding? 323 Name this person: He was the head of the Jain Jambuswami
order for 44 years, attained nirvana at the age of 80, and was the last omniscient of this current time cycle
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324 Shri Anandghanji who was a great poet has composed 24 stutis in praise of 24 Tirthankas. What is the name of the stuti?
325 What did the baby Vajrakumar do to make Sunanda want to give him away?
326 What did the cowherd then do to Bhagwan Mahvir when he found out his cowherd were missing and why?
327 What has Acharya Kunda-Kunda been called out "Light of this Dark Age" of respect?
328 What was Acharya Kunda-Kunda in his previous A cow herder
life?
329 Where and when was Acharya hemchandra born? 330 Who was Acharya Kunda-Kunda related to an acharya from past?
331 Why did the baby Vajrakumar want to take Diksha?
332 Name who wrote the Bhaktamar Stotra and in whose praise?
333 Name the person who wrote the Tatvarth Sutra 334 In the 19th century, who was the muni and poet
of a devotional song in praise of the 24 Tirthankars?
335 Name any three of the following Jain
Anandghana Chovisi
monks/personages, in chronological order. Bhadrabahuswami, Bahu Bali, Yashovijay, Umaswami
336 Who was the head of the religious order about 160 years after Lord Mahavir's Nirvana in the Magadh region during the Nand dynasty. Also name the capital city.
337 Which famous stotra was recited by
Cry
Stuck nails in his ears
He was born 1088 AD in Dhandhuka Bhadrabahu Swami
As it was the right spiritual path for liberation
Acharya Maantunga for Bhagwaan Adinath (Rishabhdev)
Acharya Uma Swami (or Uma Swati) Anandganji
Bahubali, Bhadrabahuswami, Umaswami, Yashovijay
Bhadrabahuswami and Pataliputra.
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Brahmi, Lonkashah, Shrimad, Kanji Swami
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Acharyas
342
Hemchandra Acharya, Sayyambhavsuri, Mantungsuri
Acharyas
Mantungacharya to break his shackles? 338 Name three of the following Jain lay personages
in chronological order - Pujya Kanjiswami,
Brahmi, Lonkashah, Shrimad Rajchandra 339 This Jain King who was a follower of
Bhadrabahu Swami. 340 Solve the following riddle for 30 points in the
first clue and 15 points in the second clue. Ist clue: Who am I? I am Brahmin. I have two brothers: Agnibhuti and Vayubhuti. 2nd clue: I was the first disciple of Lord Mahavir, and I had doubt about Jiva. Who was the writer of Trishasti Shalaka Purush and name the number of great personalities that the book describes? Name the authors of the following 3 books (in order): Sakalarhat, Dashavaikalik, Bhaktamar
Stotra? 343 Between 1400 and 1500 AD, this man founded
the Sthanakvasi sect of Jainism. 344 Name any two popular works of Shrimad
Räjchandra 345 He was born in 1868, he heavily influenced
Mahatma Gandhi and he wrote
Atmasiddhishastra? He who wrote Mokshamälä? 346 He composed Namorhat Siddhächärya Sutra. 347 Who is the author of Kalyan Mandir Sutra? 348 Which two Acharyas and where they held Jain
conventions simultaneously around 97 AD? 349 Author of Das Vaikälika Sutra 350 All his works are written in an ancient dialect
known as what?
Lonkäshäh
Acharyas
Acharyas
Moksha Mälä, Atma Siddhi, Amulya Tattva Vichär, Apurva Avasar Shrimad Rajchandra
Acharyas
Acharyas Acharyas Acharyas
Siddhasen Diväkar Suri Siddhasen Diwakar. Skandil Acharya in Mathura, and Nagarjun Acharya in Vallabhipur, Gujurat Svayambhu Suri Saureni Präkrit
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351 What was AcharyaSiddhasen's major text which Shvetambar Jains value greatly today?
352 Solve this anagram using bold words. All letters SYAD VAD
must be used at least once and may not be repeated: ANAGRAM: Mayur's DAD was born
in VYAS gotra Clue 1) Mitesh and Mita both may be right. Clue 2) Multiplicity of viewpoints. 353 Anagram: V SAY DAD. Not a person or thing. Clue: Is a system of thought related to Anekantvad.
354 Which unique Jain principle allows for two
357 Name 3 types or category of souls who possess Avadhiyjnän since birth?
358 What is Avadhi-Gyan?
359 According to Jainism, there are how many ways truth can be stated?
seemingly contradictory statements to be part of the complete truth?
355 What Jain principle does the story of the six blind Anekantvad
men and the elephant illustrate?
356 What does Anekantvad mean?
360 What is the only type of karma bondage that cannot be undone and requires you bear the results?
Sanmati- tark
361 The root cause for any incidence or situation to develop is a congruence of Five reasons that always work together. Name three of them.
362 True or False- God is neither the creator nor destroyer of the universe
Syadvad
Anekantavad
It means that the truth has many facets Dev, Naraki and Tirthankar
When the soul becomes aware of other worldly matters, even from a distance.
7
Nikachit
Kaal [Time] Svabhäv [Inherent nature of the thing) Niyati [Destiny] Prärabdha [Karma] Purshärth [Self effort]
TRUE
Acharyas
Anekantvada
Anekantvada
Anekantvada I
Anekantvada I
Anekantvada I
Anekantvada II
Anekantvada II
Anekantvada II
Anekantvada III
Anekantvada III
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363 Concept of God in Jain Religion.
God is not a creator, destroyer or preserver. Any body who destroys their karmas can become Siddha (god)
Basics of Jainism
In his 10th Bhav as Prince Megharath
Conduct
TRUE
Dharma
364 In which of the past life did Shantinath Bhagwan
attained tirthankar Naam Karma? 365 Is the following sentence true or false: There is
no separate existence of God. Everyone can attain Godhood by making supreme efforts in the right direction. The ritual of bathing the newborn Thirthankar is symbolized by what Pooja?
366
Snätra Pooja
367 Which sutra is sung by Lord Indra in praise of the Namutthunam (Shakra Stav)
tirthankars?
Emblems, Dreams & Puja rituals Emblems, Dreams and Puja Rituals Emblems, Dreams and Puja Rituals Emblems, Dreams, Puja Rituals
| What is the name of the dev who performed the Harinaigameshi act of transferring the fetus, in the Swetamber
tradition? 369 Take the number of Gunastanas and subtract the | 14 - 6 Chandraprabhu, Moon
number of internal austerities. Name that Tirthankar and symbol of that Tirthankar that
corresponds to the number you get. 370 | Where in the universe is Simandar Swami present Mahävideh kshetra
now?
371
Simander Swami
This is one of the twenty Tirthankars in Mahavideh Kshetra.
Emblems. Dreams, Puja Rituals Emblems, Dreams, Puja Rituals Emblems, Dreams, Puja Rituals Fundamentals Beliefs of
Simandhara-swämi.
372 | Rearrange the letters in bold to form a Jain word
- MANHAR and AMISI OWN SWAD
Restaurant. Clue: Name of a Tirthankar. 373 | Is the following sentence true or false: The
universe has no beginning or no end.
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374 The part of us that never dies?
Soul
Fundamentals Beliefs of J Gautam Swami
Gautam Swami
375 Gautam-swämi had special powers which he used Akshinmahanasi Labdhi (non-diminishing power)
to serve 1500 hermits. Name it? 376 | What did mahavir swami say when gautam Attachment towards mahavir swami (Raag)
swami asked why he could not attain moksha? 377 Gautam Swami attained Nirvän at what age and 92 in 515 B.C.
era (year). 378 Which sutra is known as "Panchang Pranipat"? Khamäsamana
Gautam Swami
2 hands, 2 knees and forehead
379 Which 5 body parts need to touch the floor while
reciting Khamäsamana sutra? 380 Ächärya Hemchandra was born in and city 381 This Ächärya established Teräpanthi sect 382 He was the mentor of King Akbar
1088 AD, Dhandhuka Acharya Bhikshu or Bhikku Ächärya Hirvijay Suri
Going to Temple Going to Temple Hemchandra History History and Literature Jain Festivals
383 Name any five of the Das-Lakshanä. (As in Das
Lakshanä Parva)
1) Kshamä-Forgiveness 2) Märdava-Humility 3) Arjava-Straightforwardness 4) Shaucha-Contentment 5) Satya-Truthfulness 6) Sanyam-Self-control 7) TapaAusterity 8) Tyag-Renunciation 9) Aparigraha (Akinchanya)-Detachment 10) Brahmacharya-Celibacy
DASH LAKSHANA
Jain Festivals
384 Digambar's celebrate which festival as cardinal
virtues 385 What is Amäri Pravartan?
Jain Festivals
It spreads the message of non-violence. It is one of the 5 duties of shravaks/shravikas during Paryushan
386
The process in which we go visit and pray in different Derasars in town in group is called?
Chaitya Paripati
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387 List 3 major jain festivals
Mahavir Jayanti, Paryushan/Dash Lakshana, Diwali
Jain Festivals
Jain Festivals
Jain Festivals
Jain Festivals
388 The fifth day from New Year when people
Jnan Panchami perform pujas to worship and read Jain Agam scriptures and other educational materials is
called? 389
Name the day on which Lord Adinath broke his Akshya Tritya by Prince Shreyans / Shreyanskumar. fast and had paarna after 13 months and 13 days.
Who broke the fast? 390 Paryushan is most auspicious event of 8 days that Ayambil Oli (Shaswati eternal), Shripal & Mayna
comes once a year, but there is another auspicious event of 9 days that occurs twice a year. Which one is that? Who were ardent
followers? 391 In Navpadas, 5 pad are the Panch Parmesti. Darshan, Gnan, Charitra, and Tap
Name the other four. 392 Name the auspicious Digamber festival following Das Lakshan. Kshama, Mardav, Arjav, Shaucha, Satya,
Paryushan. Name any three specific days from it. Sanyam, Tapa, Tyag, Aparigraha, Brahmacharya
Jain Festivals
Jain Festivals
Jain Festivals
Jain Festivals
393 What is the festival in honor of Bhagwan
Diwali, Gautam Swami Mahavir's Nirvan? Who attained kevalgnan the
next day? 394 | In Shvetämbar tradion, this sacred book is recited | Kalpa Sutra
during Paryushana 395 Who was the lady whose husband was cured of Mayna Sundari, her husband's name - Raja Shripaal.
leprosy by her penance? 396 Which festival do we celebrate on the day of New Year's Day (precisely the day following Diwali)
attainment of Kevaljnän by Gautamswämi? 397 | ANAGRAM: RUA PANSY? Clue - 1) Means Paryushan
to "settle down" or to stay close to the soul 2) Time to concentrate on religious studies, apologizing for our misdeeds, fasting, and
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unselfish work
Shripäl and Mayana
Jain Festivals
398 Name the married couple from ancient Jain
history, who were the devout worshipper of
Siddha Chakra. 399 | What is the general meaning of "Paryushan"? 400 What does Diwali mean?
Jain Festivals Jain Festivals
To stay close or go back to one's soul The word 'Diwali' comes from the Sanskrit word, 'Deepävali'. 'Deep' means light and 'Avali' means a row, i.e. a row of lights. Parvadhiraj dukham-sukham kal
Jain Festivals Jain History
401 | What is another name for Paryushan? 402 Which kal was Neminath bhagwan born in,
Sukham-dukham kal or Dukham-Sukham kal? 403 Voluntary spiritual death when body is no more
useful is called 404 path to liberation (Moksha), which consists of
what three trinity
Sanlekhana
Jain Lay People
Right perception ---Samyag Darshan, Right knowledge- Jain Path of -- Samyag Jnän, Right conduct --Samyag Charitra Liberation
samyag darshan or right perception
405 If one doubts the tattva, which one of the three
jewels of Jainism is the soul violating? 406 What are the 5 internal qualities of
Samyak Darshan?
Jain Path of Liberation Jain Path of Liberation
Astikya - True Faith in Religion, Anukampa - Empathy towards all living beings, Nirved - Realize that World is full of sorrow, Samveg - Only desire left is to achieve Moksha, Upsham - Feeling of detachment towards worldly objects and relationships
407
Uppannei Va, Vigamei Va, Dhuvei Va
Give the Tripadi in Indian language as expounded by Mahavir Swami that explains the phenomenon of appearance, disapperance and
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persistence
408
Samveg, Nirved. Astikya, Anukampa, Upsham
Jain Path of Liberation
Name these two qualities of Samyak Darshan in Indian language respectively: Only desire left is to achieve Moksha, Realize that World is full of sorrow. Also list down the other three qualities Other name of Syadvad
409
Anekantvad (Theory of multiplicity point of view)
Jain Principles
410 Samvay is the name given to the connection Time, own nature, karma, fate, self-effort (Kal, svabhav, Jain Principles
between cause and actions. Name three of the karma, niyati, purushartha)
five samavays. 411 The Kalpa Sutra describes this?
The life of 24 Tirthankars, the conduct of lay people, Jain Scriptures
and life of Acharyas. 412 A) How many Agams are according there to 45. Acharang
Jain Scriptures Swetambers? B) Name the first one. 413 | What was the century when the Agams were 5th century
Jain Scriptures written down for the first time? 414 a) What are the scriptures composed by Ganadhar a) Agam b) Ardhmagadhi or Prakrit
Jain Scriptures called? b) What languages they are written? 415 Kalpsutra, name the writer of this one of the most Acharya Bhadrabahhu Swami
Jain Scriptures sacred books of the Agam. What are the scriptures composed by the Agams, Ardhmagadhi or Prakrit
Jain Scriptures Ganadhars called and what languages are they written in?
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417 Name four of the ten instincts listed in the
agamas.
Jain Scriptures
Appetite (ahard samjna), Sex (maithun samjna), Possession (parigraha samjna), Anger (krodh samjna), Pride (mana samjna), Deceit (maya samjna), Greed (lobh samjna), Imitation (ogha samjna), Worldly desire (loka samjna)
Devardhigani
Jain Scriptures
Dharsen or Gundhar
Jain Scriptures
Drashthivad.
Jain Scriptures
Jain Scriptures
Niyamasar, Panchastikaya, Pravachansar, Samay-sar, Asta Prabhrtha or Pahuda NIYAMSAR
422
Jain Scriptures
418 As per Svetämbar tradition Agams were first
written 980 years after nirväna of Mahävir
Swami under the leadership of this Achärya. 419 These Digamabar munis compiled the first texts
of Digambar scriptures. 420 | Which 12th Agam Sutra is extinct and is said to
contain the texts called 14 Purvas? 421 Name any three scriptures written by Kunda
Kunda Acharya. Solve this anagram using bold words. All letters must be used at least once and may not be repeated: ANAGRAM: Solve the anagram using all the bold letters without repeating. 30 points without any clue, 20 points with 1st clue, 10 points with 2nd clue Before coming to convention, SAM and RIYANA went to the temple to pray. Clue 1. Sacred book Clue 2.
Written by Kundkundächärya 423
Name the Jain ancient text expounded by Jain
monk Kanji Swami in recent years. 424 | What was one of the written works of the poet
Banarasi Das?
Samaysar
Jain Scriptures
Samaysar Nataka
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Jain Scriptures
425 Name any three scriptures written by Acharya
Kundakunda Name any 2 ancient book that ends with the
letters s-a-r. 427 Recite the first line of the Tattvarth Sutra
Samaysar, Asta Pahud, Niyamsar, Panchastikaya, Pravachansar Samaysar, Pravachansar, Niyamsar, Pancahastikaysar, Labdhisar, Gomatsar Samyag darsana jnana chartrani mokshamargh
Jain Scriptures
Jain Scriptures
Shrut Kevali
Jain Scriptures
Uttaradhyana Sutra
Jain Scriptures
Bhadrabahuswami
Jain Scriptures
Kalpasutra, Uvasaggaharam Sutra
Jain Scriptures
None
Jain Scriptures
45
Jain Scriptures
428 One, who has knowledge of all Agams but is not
omniscient, is known as: 429 What is the last sermon of Mahavir entitled? It is
also one of our agam. 430 Name the last shrut Kevali; the Jain monk who
knew all the Jain scriptures in the present cosmic
cycle. 431 Name two scriptures written by
Bhadrabahuswami? According to Digambaras sects how many
Agams are available at present? 433 According to Shewatambars how many Agams
are available at present? 434 Agam that describes 5 great vows and 5 worst
sins 435 Agam that describes the conduct and behavior of
ascetic life: 436 Ang Agam that is lost (not available) 437 Bhagwan Mahavir's preaching's are compiled
into several scriptures, collectively known as
what? 438 | Jain scriptures compiled by Gandharas and shrut
kevali is known as: 439 Monks and nuns have to study this sutra in the
early ascetic life:
Prashana vyakaran
Jain Scriptures
Acharang sutra
Jain Scriptures
Drashtivaad Agams
Jain Scriptures Jain Scriptures
Agams (total 45)
Jain Scriptures
Mool sutra
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440 Name any 3 Mool sutras?
Avashyak sutra, Das-vaikalik sutra, Uttaradhyayan sutra Jain Scriptures
441 Name the first and the last anga agams?
Jain Scriptures
First one is Acharang sutra and the last and the lost one is Drashtivaad sutra. Shatakhand agam, Kashaya-pahuda
Jain Scriptures
Sthulibhadra
Jain Scriptures
Mool-sutra
Jain Scriptures
Chedda-sutra
Jain Scriptures
442 Name two scriptures followed by Digambar sects
based on agam sutra. 443 Only Jain monk who had knowledge of 14
purvas: 444 Scriptures which provide a base in the earlier
stages of the monkhood is called: 445 Texts relating to the conduct and behavior of
monks and nuns are called: 446 Three places in India where you can find Agam
temples: 447 | What agam does a sadhu/sadhvi have to know to
become a ganipad? 448 what are 14 oral Jain texts called: 449 What are the categories of agams, how many are
there in each one, and how many agams are there in total?
Palitana, Shatrunjaya and Surat
Jain Scriptures
Bhagavati Sutra
Jain Scriptures
Purvas 11 Angs, 12 Upangs, 4 Mool Sutras, 6 Chhed Sutras, 10 prakirnas, and 2 chulikas: 45 agams in total
Jain Scriptures Jain Scriptures
450 What does Acharang sutra contains?
Jain Scriptures
This Anga contains a subtle and sutra-style description of the pure conduct and thoughts of the Jain monks.
451 What does Ang-agam means?
Teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir compiled by Gandharas Jain Scriptures
452 What does ang-bahay agam means?
Expanded matters defined in the ang agams written by shrut kevali is called ang-bhay agam.
Jain Scriptures
453 what does avashyak sutra contains? 454 what does Das-vaikalik sutra contains?
All about 6 avashyaks It explains conduct of ascetic life
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455 what does uttaradhayan sutra contains?
Jain Scriptures
It has preachings regarding religious principles and practices. Preaching regarding religious principles and practices
456 what does Uttaradhyayaan sutra conains?
Jain Scriptures
457 Which Sutra includes the 5 Maha Vratas?
Avashyak and Uttaradhyan Sutras are two of the Anga Bahya agams accepted by Digambar tradition - True or False
458 Avasha
Achäränga Sutra FALSE. None of the 45 agams of Swetambar tradition are accepted. Instead, their main texts are Shatakhand Agam, Kashay Pahuda, Four Anuyogas
Jain Scriptures Jain Scriptures
34, 21 and 14
Jain Scriptures
459 How many texts are accepted as Anga Bahya
Agams per Swethambar, Sthanakvasi &
terapanthi and Digambar traditions respectively? 460 Name at least 4 Anga Agams and 4 Anga Bahya
Agams
Jain Scriptures
Anga Agam - Acharang, Bhagwati, Sutrakritang, Sthananga Anga Bahya - Dash Vaikalik, Avashyak, Kalpa sutra, Uttaradhyayan Sutra Skandil Acharya and Nagarjun Acharya respectively
J ain Scriptures
Devardhi-gani
Jain Scriptures
461 Name the acharyas who convened the second
vachana or convention of the Agams at Mathura
and Vallabhipur respectively 462 | Traditionally Kalpasutra was recited only among
Sädhus during Paryushan. However, it is now recited in public for over 1500 years, ever since this Acharya recited it to King Dhruvsen of Vallabhi to relieve the king's grief over the death
of his son. Name the Acharya 463 Which sutra praises the teachings of the
Tirthankars including Jain Agams 464 Which year did we 2500th year of Mahavir
Bhagwan's Nirvan celebrations? What was the major jain book that got compiled and published during this year?
Pukkhara-vara-di Sutra
Jain Scriptures
1974, Saman Suttam
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Jain Symbols Jain Symbols
Jain Symbols Jain Symbols
Jain Symbols
Jain Symbols
465 How many levels of hell are there? 466 | What is an island at the center of the middle Jambodweep
region in the Jain universe? 467 Which part of the universe do humans exist on? | Madhya Lok 468 | The single lamp in Mangal Divo represents Keval Gyan
which Gyan / Knowledge? 469 Give the meaning of Parasparopagraho Jivanam - It means all life forms are interdependent for their
existence. 470 Which Jain Phrase declares that non-violence is Ahimsa Parmo Dharma
the supreme religion? 471 What do the four ends of Sathio represent? Name Gatis - Dev, Naraki, Tiryancha and Manushya
them? 472 As a Jain, what phrase should you use as a Jai Jinendra
salutation or greeting? 473 Translate the following Sanskrit phrase into Non-violence is the supreme religion
English: "Ahimsä Parmo Dharmah" 474 | What phrase, written on the Jain symbol, means Parasparopagraho Jivanam
souls render service to one another? 475 Give the meaning of the following phrase: Paras- Souls render service to one another
paro Pagraho Jivanam. 476 What does the symbol of the raised hand with the Stop and think about what we do before we do it, and word Ahimsa within it mean?
make certain we commit no violence of any kind.
Jain Symbols
Jain Symbols
Jain Symbols
Jain Symbols
Jain Symbols
Jain Symbols
Jain Symbols
477 Translate the following Sanskrit phrase into
English: "Parasparopagraho Jivänäm". 478 What does "ParasparagrahoJivanam” mean?
The life forms are under obligation to or dependent upon one another All life forms are interdependent of each other."
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479 What does the "chakra" inside the hand symbolize?
480 What does the darpana symbolize?
481 What is the Jain word or symbol, also called as Seed Mantra that represents the invisible sound, infinity and divine energy of 24 Tirthankars. 482 Name any three objects within Ashtamangal
483 Who is the Mulnayak Bhagwan at Taranga in Gujarat?
484 Name the place and who is worshipped in
Karnataka, where the maha-mastak-abhishek is performed every 12 years
must be used at least once and may not be repeated: GOD HAS RAVEN LAB - Clue 1:
Place of pilgrimage. Clue 2: It has the largest statue of Bhagvan Rushabhdev's son.
The religion preached by the 24 tirthankars (24 spokes) | Jain Symbols consisting of nonviolence, compassion, anekaantvaad, aparigraha and the equality of all souls
489 A 57 feet statue of Bahubali is located in south India. Can you name the place?
Seeing the reflection of your inner self/ seeing your true Jain Symbols soul.
Hrim
Jain Symbols
485 Name two of the people credited with building the temples on Mt. Abu.
486 Rearrange the bold letters to get a Jain word: SHIKHA MET Samir at a RASgarba. Clue: It is a pilgrimage place.
487 Even though it is not a place of birth or place of nirvan for any Tirthankar, it is the most visited Tirth in Gujarat.
488 Solve this anagram using bold words. All letters SHRAVAN BELGODA
Swastik, Nandavart, Min Yugal, Vardhamanak, Bhadrasan, Darpan, Shrivatsa and Kalash
Ajitnath Bhagwan
Bahubali at Shravanbelgola
King Tejpäl, Vastupäl and Vimal Shäh Samet Shikhar
Shatrunjay or Palitana
Shravan Belgoda
Jain Symbols
Jain Tirths
Jain Tirths
Jain Tirths
Jain Tirths
Jain Tirths
Jain Tirths
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Vastupal, Tejpal, Vimal Shah
Jain Tirths
Adinath and Neminath respectively
Jain Tirths
490 Name three builders of the marvelous temples on
Mount Abu. 491 Give the main idols (mulnayaks) of Vimal vasahi
and Lunaga vasahi temples of Mt Abu 492 Name any 3 very important jain tirths where the
main idol is of Rishabdev 493 Pränätipät means
Shatrunjay, Delwada (Vimal Vasahi), Ranakpur
Jain Tirths
Violence, hurting or killing any livingbeing
Rati-Arati
494 When you have strong liking or disliking for
something it is called 495 Mäyä Mrushäväda means?
Karma Philosophy II Karma Philosophy II Karma Philosophy II Karma Philosophy II
Maliciuos lie.
496 How many different ways can one bind pap and
name any four?
18 ways - Pranatipat, Mrushavad, Adattadan, Maithun, Parigraha, Krodha, Man, Maya, Lobh, Rag, .Dvesha, Kalah, Abhyakhyan, Paishunya, Rati-arati, Par-parivad, Maya-mrushavad, Mithyatva shalya
497 Non-acquisitiveness tendency is called this.
Aparigraha
498 Name the four Kashaya
Krodh, Maan, Maya, Lobh
Karma Philosophy II Karma Philosophy II Karma Philosophy II
Maya, Parparivada, Rag, Mrushavada (Asteya), Dwesh
499 Give the Sanskrit word for three of these five
sources of sin: Deceit, criticism, attachment,
untruth, and hatred. 500 If I say "I just don't believe in this whole Punya -
Päp thing," which Päpsthänak am I committing? 501 | What is the first cause of pap or sin as listed in 18
Päpsthänak?
Mithyätva.
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502 Name three paps that begin with the letter P in
the Indian language
Pranatipat, Parigraha, Paishunya, and Parparivada (violence, possessiveness, gossip, and criticism)
Karma Philosophy II
Karma Philosophy II
Karma Philosophy II
503 Name any three categories out of 18 categories of Pränätipät, Parigraha, Paishunya, Par-parivad
sources of sin (Päp sthänak) beginning with letter
'P' (Answer in Indian Language Only) 504 Solve this anagram using bold words. All letters Pränitipät
must be used at least once and may not be repeated. PAT & PATI RAN Chicago marathon in a record time. Clue 1: Butcher Clue 2: First
category of sin 505 Name the Paapstanak that was holding
Raag, Rati, attachment, love, liking Guatumswami from Kevalgnan. 506 Give the literal meaning of 'Adattädän
To take something that is not given to you.
Krodh (Anger), Maan (Ego), Maya (Deceit), and Lobha (Greed) Mrushavad, Maithun, Maan, Maya, Maya Mrushavad, Mithyatva Shalya
Karma Philosophy II Karma Philosophy II Karma Philosophy II Karma Philosophy II
fig
507 Are the four Kashayas part of the 18 Papstanaks?
If they are, name them. 508 Name any 4 Paps (sinful activities out of 18)
whose name starts with the letter 'M' in the
Indian language 509 Say you mix cheaper oil with expensive oil and
you write its "Expensive Oil”. What types of
Papastanaks are you committing? 510 What is meaning of Abhyakhyana
Mrushavad (Lying), Parigraha (Possessiveness), and Adatadaana (Stealing)
Karma Philosophy II
Accusation
511 What is meaning of Paisunya
Gossiping or spreading rumor
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513 What is Päpänubandhi Punya?
Karma Philosophy II
514 How many different ways can one bind Punya?
Name any four.
While enjoying the fruits of Punya or wholesome Karmas, one may acquire Päp Karmas is called Päpänubandhi Punya. 9 ways. Anna-punya (offering food), Pani-punya (offering water), Layan-punya (offering shelter), Shayan-punya (offering bed), astra-punya (offering clothes), Man-punya (good thinking). Vachan-punya (good words), Kay-punya (helpful activity), Namaskarpunya (paying homage).
Karma Philosophy II
All 8 karmas are Pap karmas while. 4 Aghati karmas are both Pap and Punya karmas
Karma Philosophy II
Papanubandhi Punya
Karma Philosophy II
Punyanubandhi Paap
Karma Philosophy II
515 Name all the Karmas that can be classified as
Punya Karma and name all the karmas that can
be classified as Pap Karmas 516 Sometimes to acquire fame, social status, and
power a person may involve virtuous activities. This is an example of which type of anubandh of Pap and Punya within the 4 fold classification? while suffering the consequences of past Päp or non-virtuous Karma, a person reflects that his miseries are the consequence of his past bad deeds or actions and he bears the miseries calmly and with a sense of detachment and objectivity. This is an example of which type of anubandh of Pap and Punya within the 4 fold classification? A soul interacts with only 8 types of matter or
pudgal collectively known as what? 519 Give the three karmas that are destroyed within
48 minutes after the complete destruction of Mohaniya Karma Name any 3 Varghanas that are not visible to the ordinary soul?
Karma Theory
Gnanavarniya, Darshanavarniya and Antaray Karmas
Karma Theory I
Karma Theory I
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Karma Theory I
Karma Theory I
521 Souls activities of mind, body and speech without Prakriti bandh and Pradesh bandh. Mithyatva, Kashays
the involvement of passion are responsible for and Leshyas are responsible for Sthithi and Ras
these two types of bandh, name them. 522 The bodies of manushya, Tiriyanch are made of Audarik varghana
this varghana, name it 523 The four kashays are part of which category of Charitra Mohaniya
Mohaniya Karma? 524 Who wrote Anandghana Chovisi?
Shri Anandghanji 525 This Stotra is accepted by both Digambar and Bhaktamar Stotra
Shvetämbar Jain sects.
Karma Theory I
Literature Major Traditions & Sects Major Traditions & Sects
526
Name the year in which Lonka Shah started a 1451 AD; (1400 or 1500 AD is also acceptable) - He new sect in opposition to the prevailing
started a new Jain sub-sect of Sthänakaväsi corruptions in the temples. What was the century when the Sthanakvasi sect | 15th century formed?
527
19th Mallinath Bhagvan, 22nd Neminath Bhagvan.
528 According to the Swetambar tradition, two
Tirthankars never got married. Give their names.
Upashray/ Sthanak
529 Some sects in Jainism do not worship idols in
temple. Where do they meditate instead?
Major Traditions & Sects Major Traditions & Sects Major Traditions & Sects Major Traditions & Sects Major Traditions & Sects Major Traditions & Sects
Marudevi Mata (Shwetamber) & Bahubali (Digambar)
530 Name the first person who attained Moksha
according to Shwetamber & Digambar tradition.
531 | According to Digambar tradition, name any four
tirthankar's who never got married.
| Mallinath, Neminath, Vasupujyaswami, Parshwanath, Mahavirswami
532 Name the Tirthankars who never married.
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533 Name the two main sects of Jainism.
Shevtambar and Digambar
Major Traditions & Sects Major Traditions &
534 Name the most commonly performed puja by
Swetambar sect and Digambar sect.
Swetambar Sect: Snatra Puja Digambar Puja: Dev Shastra Guru Puja
Sects
Terapunti
535 | What is a new sect of Stanakvasi started by
Acharya Bhikshu?
Major Traditions & Sects Major Traditions &
TRUE
536 Digambar Terahpanth sect observe idol worship -
True or False?
Sects
537 Give the 3 main sub-divisions of both
Swethambar and Digambar Traditions
Swethambar - Murtipujak, Sthanakvasi and Terapanthi Digambar - Bisapanth, Terahpanth, Taranapanth
Major Traditions & Sects
Bhaktamar Stotra, Tattvartha Sutra, Navakar Sutra
538 Name at least two sacred books or stotras that are
common to both Swethambar and Digambar
traditions? 539 Terapanthi Sect was established by which
Acharya and is part of which major Jainism sect?
Acharya Bhikhu & Swethambar Tradition
Major Traditions & Sects Major Traditions & Sects Major Traditions & Sects Math
Lonkashah
540 Which Swethambar sect was established by a
scholarly householder?
11 Gandhars X 3 Jewels = 33-25 attributes = 8th Dream Flag
541 Name the dream of Mother Trishla. Multiply the
number of gandhars of the tirthankar whose symbol is the lion by the number of jewels, and then subtract the number of attributes of an upadhyas.

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542 Subtract the total number of jewels from the total number of a shravak's vrats. Tell which
Tirthankar in the present life cycle corresponds to that number, and give the corresponding emblem. 543 Subtract the number of yati-Dharmas from the number of Parishaha-jays and name the nirvana place of the Tirthankar that corresponds to this number.
544 Take the number of attributes of Upadhyays and subtract the number of Avashyaks, and name the symbol of the corresponding Tirthankar.
545 Subtract total number of Leshyä from total number of attributes of Sädhu. Give the corresponding Tirthankar's name and symbol. 546 Name the place of moksha for the corresponding tirthankar. Divide the number of attributes of Sadhu/Sadhvis by the number of guptis. Add the number of Bhavnas.
547 What is the Lanchan (Emblem) of the Tirthankar by subtracting the number of qualities of a Sadhu from the number of qualities of an Acharya & then by adding the number of qualities of an Arihant?
548 Take the number of samitis, multiply it by the number of ghati karma, and name the Tirthankar and symbol of the Tirthankar that corresponds to the number you get.
549 Add the total number of Samitis to the total number of jewels and give the name and the emblem of the Tirthankar which corresponds to that number.
550 Give the name of this Tirthankar by adding the number of dravyas to the number of Abyantar
12-3=9. Suvidhinath Bhagvan, Crocodile.
22 Parishaha 10 Yati-Dharmas = 12th Tirthankar à Vasupujya Swami à Champapuri
25 attributes of Upadhyays - 6 Ayashyaks = 19th Tirthankar à Mallinath à Vase
27-6=21, Naminäth, Symbol is Blue Lotus
27 Attributes/3 Guptis = 9+12 Bhavnas = 21 = Samet Sikhar for Lord Nami Nath.
36-27+12=21 Blue Lotus (Naminath)
5*4=20 à Munisuvrat Swami, Tortoise
5+3=8. Chandraprabhu Swami, Moon
6+6 +7 19 à Mallinath
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Tapa to the number of Narkis?
551 Name the next three Tirthankar in this (15) Dharmanath (18) Aranath (21) Naminath
Math mathematical series...3,6,9,12 552 Take the number of types of Punya and add it to 9 Punya + 14 (Anantnath-hawk) = 23-Parshwanath = Math
the numerical number of the tirthankar whose Vamadevi
symbol is hawk. Name this tirthankar's mother. 553 Multiply the number of Samitis with the number Dharmanath
Math of Guptis. The Answer corresponds to which
present cycle Tirthankar? 554 Subtract total number of virtues of Upadhyaya Hippopotamus (Gendo) (36 - 25 = 11. Shreyans Näth) Math
from total number of virtues of Acharya. Name
the symbol of the corresponding Tirthankar. 555 This is a math problem. Take the number of Munisuvrata Swami. Symbol - Tortoise (4 x 5 = 20) Math
Ghäti Karmas, mutiply by the number of samitis. Give the name of the corresponding Tirthankara
and his symbol. 556 Multiply number of Samiti with number of Gupti; Samet Shikhar. (5x3, Dharmnäth)
Math name the corresponding Tirthankar's Nirvana
place. 557 Subtract number of Gatis from number of total Chandraprabhu Swami, Symbol - Moon (12-4=8) Math
Vratas of Shrävak. Give the corresponding
Tirthankar's name and symbol. 558 This is a math problem. Take the number of Suvidhinäth or Pushpadanta. Symbol - Crocodile. (5+4 | Math
Anuvratas, add the number of Kashäyas. Give = 9) the name of the corresponding Tirthankara and
his symbole 559 Multiply total number of Guptis with total Swastik (Säthio) (3 x 5 = 15 - 8 = 7 Supärshva Näth) Math
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560 Multiply the main causes of Äshrava (Inflow of karma) with number of Gatis. Name the symbol of corresponding Tirthankar.
561 Multiply the numbers of Jnän Tirthankars are born with, by the number of Mahävratas. Name the emblem of a Tirthankar corresponding that number.
562 How many types of hardships are there in life 563 How many fundamentals or tatvas in Jainism? And name only the desirable ones.
564 What is the process by which karma are
eliminated through normal fruition and without self effort?
565 This is a second cause for Äsrava. It means not taking any vows to abstain from sinful activities. 566 Give three divisions of the Navtattva.
567 What is Ashrav and name any 4 causes of Ashrav?
568 For 5 points for each correct Answer, list five of the nine Tattavas.
569 Name the five causes of ashrav
570 Nav Tattvas (Nine fundamentals) may be divided in three groups. One of them is 'worth
abandoning or Heya. Name three Heya tattvas
Tortoise (5 x 4 = 20. Munisuvrata Swämi)
Vajra or Thunderbolt (5x3, Dharmnäth)
22 (Parishahas)?
9 tatvas. Punya, Samvar, Nirjara, Moksha
Akam Nirjara OR Saripat Nirjara
Avirati or Non-abstinence or Vowlessness.
Hey (To be Discarded), Gney (To be Known), Upadey (To be Acquired)
Influx of Karma, Mithyatva (wrong perception), Avirati (lack of restraints), Pramad (laziness), Kashay (passions), Yog (activities - Man Vachan, Kaya Yog)
Math
Päp (sin), Äshrav (inflow of karma) and, bandh (bondage of karma).
Math
Nav Tattva
Nav Tattva I
Nav Tattva I
Nav Tattva I
Nav Tattva I
Nav Tattva I
Jiv, Ajiv, Punya, Paap, Ashrav, Samvar, Bandh, Nirjara, Nav Tattva I Moksh
Mithyatva, Avirati, Pramad, Kashaya and Yoga
Nav Tattva I
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571 What are the three of the five causes of Äshrav (of karmas)?
572 Out of the five causes of bandh given here in random order namely yoga, avirati, mithyatva, pramad, and kashay which one is removed last in spiritual progress?
573 Of the 9 Tattvas, one tattva is considered
Upadeya for the beginners while it is considered Heya for spiritually advanced. Name this tattva 574 Some literatures define Punya and Pap tattvas as part of which other tattva and hence not counted separately making it only 7 tattvas? Name that tattva
Wrong Belief (Mithyätva) Vowlessness/ Non-abstinence | Nav Tattva I (Avirati) Negligence (Pramäd) Passions (Kashäy) Activities (Yoga)
576 What is the ritual of repentance called?
577 Name any four external austerities.
Yoga
Punya Tattva
Ashrav, since Punya and Pap are result of the Ashravs
575 Answer each of the following 1) Name the Tattva 1) Ashrav 2) Nirjara
which indicates the influx of any karma. 2)
Name the Tattva which means the destruction of karmas.
Präyashchitta
1) Anshan (fasting), 2) Unodari (partial fasting), 3) Vrutti sankshep (limiting number of food items consumed) 4) Ras tyäg (Not eating or limiting tasty foods) 5) Käyäklesh (Physical forbearance) 6) Sanlintä (control of senses)
578 Name the austerities in the original word - 1) One 1) Attham 2) Sanllekhnä
observes fast for consecutive 3 days. 2) One embraces voluntary death by abandoning food and water, while being in a continuous state of meditation, when the end of life is very near due to the old age or incurable disease.
Nav Tattva I
Nav Tattva I
Nav Tattva I
Nav Tattva I & II
Nav Tattva II
Nav Tattva II
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579 Name the austerities in the original word - 1) One | 1) Navakarsi 2) Atthai 3) Sallekhna or Anasan
must take food or water only after 48 minutes after the sunrise. 2) One observes fast 8 days. 3) One embraces voluntary death when the end of life is very near due to the old age or incurable disease
580 How many sub-categories of samvar are there? 581 Which Bhavna gives the realization that our body is made up of impure substances & one should discard attachments to our bodies? According to the Swetamber tradition, which Tirthankar is a perfect example of who realized this Bhavna in the last life?
582 Name the six internal austerities
583 During Paruyshan many people take part in fasting. What is a complete fast for eight days known as?
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Asuchi Bhavna, Mallinath
586 Name the vow in which after sunset no food or water is taken until next day morning after Sunrise
Atonement (Präyashchit), Respect (Vinay, humility),
Serving others (vaiyävrutya, selfless service),
Scripture study (Swädhyaya),
Dhyan (meditation),
Vyutsarga (Käyotsarga, abandonment of external and
internal aspects).
Atthai
584 This is the specific name for a bahya-tap in which Ayambil spice, salt, sugar and oil are avoided in food.
585 Give the meaning of bandha; moksha; samvara;
nirjara
bondage; liberation; stoppage of influx; removal of karma Chovihaar
Nav Tattva II
Nav Tattva II
Nav Tattva II
Nav Tattva II
Nav Tattva II
Nav Tattva II
Nav Tattva II
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587 What is Nirjara and name 4 internal (abhyantar) types of austerities.
588 Name one of the Bhavana or Contemplation where one remains neutral or uninvolved.
589 Name 4 of the 5 samitis
590 What is Eshnä Samiti:
591 Name this bhavna where we offer support to the helpless and weak?
592 Name in the Indian Language Only.-. A kind of internal austerity, in which one abandons external or internal objects.
593 Name four of the ten yati dharma. Provide the English and Indian versions
594 What is the name, in the Indian language, of the bhavna which tells us to stay neutral; for
example, even after our best efforts to advise, one
Destruction (eradication) of Karmas. 1) Prayaschhit (Repentance), 2) Vinay (Respect), 3) Vaiyavrutya (Service), 4) Swadhyay (Self-study), 5) Dhyan (Meditation), 6) Kayotsarga (abandonment)
Indifference or Madhyastha Bhavna
Irya Samiti, Bhasha Samiti, Eshana Samiti, Adana Nikshepa Samiti, Utsarga or Parishtha-panika Samiti
It is about the carefulness to be observed while getting alms.
Karuna bhavna or contemplation of compassion
Kaussagga or Käyotsarg
Nav Tattva II
Madhyasta
Nav Tattva II
Nav Tattva II
Nav Tattva II
Nav Tattva II
Nav Tattva II
Kshama (forbearance, forgiveness), Mardava (modesty, Nav Tattva II humility), Arjava (straightforwardness, candor), Shaucha (contentment), Satya (truthfulness), Samyam (self-restraint, control of senses), Tap (austerity, penance), Tyag (renunciation), Akinchanya (nonattachment),Brahmacharya (celibacy, chastity)
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does not follow the right path?
595 What are the 4 bhavnas?
Nav Tattva II
Maitri (Friendship),Pramod (Appreciation), Madyasta (Neutrality), Karuna (Compassion)
596 Name three guptis or restraints. 597 Name the three guptis.
Man, Vachan, Kaya
Nav Tattva II Man Gupti (control over mind), Vachan Gupti (controlNav Tattva II over speech), and Kaya Gupti (control over body)
Nav Tattva II Nav Tattva II
Nav Tattva II
Nav Tattva II
Nav Tattva II
598 | Among the tattvas which is the most desirable? Moksha 599 What activity must be purified when practicing Moving or walking
irya samiti? 600 Name the austerity, in which one can eat or drink | Navakärsi
no sooner than 48 minutes after the sunrise.
(Answer in Indian Language Only) 601 The concept analogous to cleaning up
Nirjara accumulated dust in the house 602 Name the Bhavna which praises or delights over Pramod Bhavna, Appreciation
the virtues of others as a state of experience of real joy for those who possess higher and
superior qualities. 603 Give the meaning of the word upvas.
stay closer to the soul 604 If you stop eating before you are full, what type Unodari Vrata
of vrata is this called? 605 Name this penance where a householder or a Varshi tap
monk observes fast every other day for a year. 606 Name any 4 external austerities
Anshan (fasting), Unodari (partial fasting), Vrutti Sankshep (Limiting no. of food items consumed), Ras Tyag (not eating or limiting tasty foods), Kayaklesh (Physical forbearance), Sanlinta (control of senses)
Nav Tattva II Nav Tattva II
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Prayaschitta, Vinay, Vaiyavacch or Vaiyavrutta and Swadhyay
Nav Tattva II
607 During Dhyan, one contemplates and meditates
on the nature of the soul after acquiring four
other virtues or internal Taps? Name all the four 608 Jainism explains that on a path of spiritual
progress a person should remove the previously acquired karma before their maturity. What is this type of Nirjarä сalled?
Nav Tattva II
Akam Nirjara. When it happens naturally when we wait for karmas to produce their results at the time of their maturity is called Sakam Nirjara
Sanlinata
Nav Tattva II
610
Tan Val
Kshama, Sanyam, Tap
Nav Tattva II
(Federation of) Jain Assocations In North America
Other
609 Sitting in a lonely place in various postures, with
all the senses and mind withdrawn inwardly and giving up the pleasures of the five senses and the mind is what kind of Tap? | Tap, Vaiyyavrutta, Vinay, Kshama and Sanyam. Out the above five, list the virtues as listed under
10 Yati dharmas 611 | This is the full form of acronym JAINA (capital
letters). 612 The Answers to the following questions start with
the letter C 1) Name of the snake that bit Mahävir Bhagwan 2) Name of the princess who broke Mahavir Bhagwan's fast 3) One of the three jewels. Samyak
4) One of the eight attributes of Arihant, created by heavenly Gods. 5) Birthplace and Nirvana of Vasupujya Swami 6) A kind of Pratikraman performed every four months.
Other
1) Chandakaushik 2) Chandanbäla 3) Chäritra 4) Chämar 5) Champäpuri 6) Chaumäsi

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613 All Answers start with "K" 1) Anantakaya
vegetables that grow underground 2) He is the 17th Tirthankar of the present cycle. 3) It is used to pour milk or water to bathe the Tirthankar idol. 4) This very famous Hindu God, according to Jain belief, is going to be a Tirthankar in the next time cycle. 5) This is the ultimate knowledge. 6) The auspicious events occurring in a Tirthankar's life are called what? 7) One type of Kashaya. 8) An imaginary wheel of time. 9) It is a type of internal penance or Abhyantar tap in which you immobilize your body and meditate. 10) He is the rain god who tried to drown Lord Parshwanath. 11) A sacred book written by Bhadrabahuswami which is read during Shvetamber Paryushan. 12) A great Sadhu and a writer from the Digamber sect in the 1st Century AD. 13) They are the main cause of the cycle of birth and death and they are 8 in number.
1) Kandamul 2) Kunthunath 3) Kalash 4) Krishna 5) Kevalgnan 6) Kalyanak 7) Krodh 8) Kaalchakra 9) Kausagga 10) Kamath 11) Kalpa Sutra 12) Kundkundacharya 13) Karmas
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Other
614 The Answers to the following questions have a 1) Muhapatti 2) Paroksha Gnan 3) Parishaha 4) Bhog.
“Pa”, as in aparigraha 1) Some monks carry it to Upabhoga Vrata 5) Parigraha 6) Kalpa Sutra 7) assist their vow of nonviolence. Laymen use it parmanu 8) Manah-Paryaya Gnan 9) Pushpa-Vrusti for the same purpose during rituals. What is this | 10) Patliputra square piece of white cloth? 2) Shrutagnan and matignan are categorized together in this category of knowledge that is acquired by means of the physical world. 3) It is not reassuring to know that all of these can not occur simultaneously. Any one would be a challenge and sadhus and sadhvis must bear them with equanimity. Name this means of stopping the inflow of karma. 4) A householder who gleeify hordes goods and gluttonously consumes food violates which gunavrata? 5) This is one of the 18 paapasthanak or sources of sin. It refers to not only attachment to but also to excessive hoarding of worldly goods. Name this behavior that should be avoided. 6) What scripture detailed accounts of the lives of several arihants, including Neminath, Parsvanath, and Mahaviraswami? 7) What is the smallest unit of matter? 8) What direct form of knowledge allows one to know the thoughts and emotions of others? 9) Arihants have 8 attributes relating to heavenly beings. Which one is the continuous shower of fragrant flowers that accompanies a tirthankar? 10) It once served as the capital of the Magadha empire. During that time, a council of Jain monks was organized by Acharya Sthulibadhra to organize the knowledge of the agams. Name the city.

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1) Nikaachit karma 2) Nigod 3) Nirved 4) naam karma Other 5) Nirvaan kalyanak 6) Nirjara 7) Nam 8) Naivedya 9) Nirgranth 10) Nandivardhan
615 All the Answers to the questions start with the
letter "N" 1) Even tapa can not eradicate this class or type of karma 2) Single body having infinite souls 3) One of the qualities of a samyag drishti - lack of affection towards worldly things and relationships 4) That karma which determines the characteristics of physique 5) One of the panch kalyanak 6) Name the tattva. 7) Name the karma. 8) Name food offered to deity. 9) Another word for muni who has no internal or worldly bondage. 10) Name Mahavir Swami's brother
Other Other
Vegeterians who don't use even dairy products. 1) Paryushan 2) Pratikraman 3) Prayashchit 4) Poushadh 5) Panch Parmesthi 6) Panchendriya 7) Parvartana or Pruchhana 8) Pran 9) Paryapti 10) Patliputra
616 Who are vegans?
All the Answers to the questions start with theletter "P". 1) Chaitya Pari Pati, Sadharmik Bhakti, Attham - all occur during which festival 2) To turn back from one's sins from all sides 3) An internal austerity that deals with repentance 4) One type of Shiksha Vrat 5) The beings represented by the 5 divas in the aarti 6) Subdivisions of this life type can be sangni and asangni 7) A division of Swadhyay 8) The 10 types of vitalities 9) 6 powers all souls can possess 10) A convention took place here under the leadership of Sthulibhadra

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618 The Answers to the following questions start with the letter "S" 1) He wrote 800 letters which chronicle his spiritual development. In 1896, he wrote about his view of Jainism to his friend Sobhagbhai 2) Name the mahavrat? 3) Name the dream that indicated that Queen Trishala's son would reform and restorn religious order. He would also remove blind faith and orthodox rituals. 4) As per his instructions, the killing of animals in the city would be stopped. 5) He was the 11th Tirthankar and his symbol was the rhinoceros 6) The prayer wishing happiness and peace for all living beings 7) Accumulated karmas that are not currently operative 8) The Murtipujaks were the original sect of which group? 9) This karma is caused by unnecessarily grieving, and weeping and making others do the same and this results in grievous nature in one's life
1) Shrimad Rajchandra 2) Satya (truthfulness) 3) Smokeless Fire 4) King Shrenik 5) Shreyansnath 6) Shanti Path 7) Sanchit 8) Shvetambars 9) Shoka Mohaniya Karma
Other

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619 The questions to all Answers begin with the letter 1) Mithyätva 2) Mallinäth 3) Mrushäväda, Maithun,
"M" 1) One of the five causes of Ashrava Mäna, Mäyä, Mäyä- Mrushäväd, Mithyätva Shalya, (inflow of Karma) 2) According to Shevämbar (Only two names are required) 4) Madhya Loka 5) belief this the only female Tirthankar. 3) Two of Maitri Bhävanä, Madhyastha Bhävanä 6) Män, Mäyä the eighteen categories of sources of sin. 4) Only | 7) Metärya Muni 8) Mahävideha Kshetra 9) Matthen Loka, from where one can attain Moksha 5) One Vandämi 10) Michchämi Dukkadam 11) Man Gupti of the four categories of Bhävanä 6) Name of 12) Muha Patti 13) Man (Mind) 14) Mohaniya 15 ) Kashäy 7) This Muni attained Moksha, by Moksh saving a life of a bird, which swallowed golden grains. 8) A place where there is always a living Tirthankar present 9) You say this phrase, when you greet a Shvetambar Sädhu/Sädhvi 10) What you say after Samvatsari Pratikraman 11) One of the name of the Guptis 12) A piece of white cloth, you keep in front of mouth while performing Sämäyika 13) Name the sixth sense 14) Name the karma 15 )Name the tattva
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Other
620 How many letters do the 9 padas of Namokar
Mantra have? 621 Recite 7th Pada (line) of Namokarmantra and
explain the meaning of that line.
Other
Savva Pava Panasano - May such prayer help diminish all my negative vibrations and sins.
Aguru Laghu
Other
622 Anagram: HA GUVUL RAG is not a place or a
thing. Clue 1: It is a quality of Siddha soul. Clue
2: Means neither high nor low 623 Name three different people who have some
connection to an elephant. 624 Anagram: YA NEAT RAVEN is not a bird or a
person. Clue 1: It is a quality of Siddha souls Clue 2: Means infinite energy
Ajitnath, Meghkumar, Marudeva, Bahubali
Other
Anant Veerya
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625
Other
1) Shrava-Indriya or Shrotra-Indriya 2 Siddhartha 3) Samyag-darshan-jnan-charitrani Mokshamargah 4) Samsara and Samvar 5) Swami Vatsalya or Samvatsari Pratikaman 6) Sthulibhadra 7) Simander Swami and Subahu Swami 8) Samvaya 9) Sayyambhavsuri 10) Shukla Leshya (white)
The Answers to these questions start with the letter "S" 1) Name the pran or vitality which refers to the ability to hear 2) He had a son born in Kshatriyakund 3 ) Recite the first sutra of the Tattvartha Sutra? 4) Name the two bhavnas 5) Name one essential activitiy that Shravaks and Shravikas should perform during Paryushan 6) Name he who is praised in the stuti/stavan that starts like "mangalam bhagavan viro" 7) Name the tirthankars present in Mahavideh Kshetra 8) What is the generic name to the group of five causes that are associated with every situation or event? 9) Who wrote the book- Dashavaikalik? 10) The example of Leshya or state of mind in which one collects and eats fruits fallen from a tree Name another Indian religion, which arouse at the time Lord Mahavira.B41
Buddhism
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627 All Answers start with the letter S 1) What is the 1) Sallekhana 2) Sambhavnath, Sumatinath,
Other term for voluntarily fasting till death? 2) Name 5 Shreyansnath, Shantinath, Shitalnath, Suparshvanath, Thirthankars that begin with the letter S. 3) What (Suvidhinath) 3) Samayik 4) Samvar - stoppage of the is the Jain practice of focusing on auspicious influx of karma 5) status 6) Stavan 7) Samet Shikar, religious activity for a set amount of time to gain Shravan Belgola, Shatranjay, Shankeshwar 8) Sayogi equanimity? 4) Define and name the tattva that Kevali 9) Siddhachakra 10) Shrut Kevali 11) begins with the letter S. 5) What does gotra Siddhashila 12) Shravak or Shravika 13) Swastika 14) karma determine? 6)While performing
Shravan Belgola 15) Samay 16) Siddharth Chatyavandana, this "S" must be sung to praise the Bhagwans. 7) What are 3 important Jain pilgrimage sites that begin with S? 8) Embodied Kevali Bhagawan at the 13th Gunastan is known as 9) The circular arrangement of Panch Parmesti and Pad is known as: 10) Acharya who has complete knowledge of Agam. 11) Place where liberated souls reside 12) Name for Housholders in the Sangh 13) Symbol representing the four gatis 14) Tallest standing statue of Baubali located in this town 15) Smallest unit of time as described in Jain scriptures is known as: 16) Mahävir Swami Bhagwan's father's name was. List 3 groups with 4 members in each, and list the 1) Gati (Dev, Manushya, Tiryancha, Näraki), 2) Sangha Other members also. Example: Dhyan (Arta, Raudra, (Sädhu, Sadhvi, Shrävak, Shrävikä), 3) Kashäya Dharma & Shukla)
(Krodha, Mina, Māyā, Lobha), 4) Dharma (Dina, Sheel, Tapa, Bhäva)
628
629 I once said that animals are my friends and that I | George Bernard Shaw
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630 Name the two Non-Vedic religions of India. Jainism, Buddhism 631 Rearrange the letters in bold to form a Jain word. Mahä-videha Kshetra.
KAVITA and MAHESH HEARD a nice sermon. Clue: It is a place where Tirthankar currently
gives sermons. 632 Answers of all these questions start with letter | 1) Nirjara 2) Neminath 3) Naam Karma 4) Nay 5)
"N" (Answer in Indian Language only) 1). One Nikachit 6) Niyati 7) Naivedya 8) Nissihi 9) Nav Pad of the Nine tatvas 2). He was to marry a
10) Nigoda 11) Niyamsar princess named Rajul 3). This kind of karma determines if one is to be born as a cow or a handsome prince 4). Jain word for only partial point of view 5). This kind of karma can never be eradicated 6). Jain name of one of the five samvaya 7). One of the dravyas used in Asta prakari pooja 8). This Jain word means to renounce worldly thoughts and activities 9). Siddhachakra depicts 10). Lowest form of life is known as 11). Kund Kundächärya is the author
of this revered book 633 Uvasaggaharam Stotra is in the praise of this Parshvanath
Bhagwan.
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634 The Answers to the following questions start with a letter "A" 1) Name the 5th Mahavrata which means non-attachment to worldly things 2) It is one of the tapas or penances and is when one eats only once during the day with many restrictions such as very little spice in the food 3) It is one of the 6 substances or dravyas and means space 4) It is the karma which determines age or life span 5) Name the 14th Tirthankara 6) Name the Second Tirthankar 7) Medium of rest 8) Violation of a vrata
635 In 60 seconds, without using letters twice, list as many Jain words as you can in the original language from the word Pratikraman. (Spell the word out loud for the teams). Hand me the lists at the end of 60 seconds).
1) Aparigraha 2) Ayambil 3) Akaash 4) Ayushya 5) Anantnath 6) Ajitnath 7) Adharmastikay 8) Atichar
Rati, Arati, Aarati, Karma, Mana, Prakrit, Krita, Karita, Pramana, Prana, Rama, Naraka, Naraki, Mati, Apa, Pranam, Kripa, Atma, Apta, Karman and many more
636 Name the four parts of the Jain community and a Sadhu, Sadhvi, Shravak, Shravika; Sangha term for the community or union itself (resp. in an Indian language)
637 Rearrange the bold letters to get a Jain word: If
you didn't get any sleep last night and are too
sleepy to Jain Bowl, you may want to visit GARY'S CHAI MART. Clue: One of the three jewels.B52
Samyag Charitra
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1) Panch Parmesthi 2) Prakrit 3) Panch Kalyanak 4) Pavapuri 5) Punya 6) Panchendriya 7) Paap 8)Parshwanath 9) Pratikaman 10) Paryushan 11) Padmaprabha 12) Palitana 13) Prithvikay 14) Priyadarshana 15) Päpasthänaks 16) Paishunya (Gossip) 17) Pratyek vanaspatikäy 18) Palyopam 19) Pramäd Pooja 20) Pudgalästikäy
638 All Answers to the following questions start with
the letter "P": 1) What are Arihant, Siddha, Acharya, Upadyaya, and Sadhu called? 2) In what language are Jain scriptures written? 3) What are the five auspicious events in a
Tirthankar's life called? 4) In what city did Mahavir Swami attain Nirvana? 5) Influx of karma due to good activity is called what? 6) What is an animal with five senses called? 7) Influx of karma due to bad activity is called what? 8) What is the name of the 23rd Tirthankar? OR According to historians, which Tirthankara is most depicted in statues and images? 9) An activity done in the morning and in the evening to get rid of paap karma is called what? 10) This Swetämber festival translates to stay close to soul" it is also the important 8-day festival? 11) What is the name of the 6th Tirthankar? 12) What is the most famous and sacred place in Gujarat? 13) What is the soul called who possesses earth as its body? 14) What is the name of Mahavir Swami's only daughter? 15) These are known as the eighteen sources of sin? 16) This is one of the 18 categories of Päpshänaks, other than Pränätipät. Answer in Indian language. Name one. 17 )Plant bodied souls are categorized in Sädhäran Vanaspatikäy and ........... 18) This is a Jain unit of time. 10^16 (10 to the power of 16) of these equals one Sägaropama. This also means an innumerable number of years. 19) Ashta Prakäri and Snätra are types of this Jain practice or ritual 20) This is one of the six universal substances

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Shravak, Shravika, Sadhu, Sadhvi Sita, Draupadi, Kunti, Kaushalya
Other
639 Name the constituents of the Jain Sangh. 640 Name three Jain Satis (revered women) who are
also revered women in the Jain and Hindu
Mahabharat and Ramayan? 641
List 3 groups with 3 members in each, and list the members also. Example - Ratnatraya (Jnän, Darshan, Chäritra)
Other
Trikäl Pujä (Morning, Noon, Evening). Three Gupti (Mind, Speech, Body), Three Yoga (Mind, Speech, Body), Dharma Trayi (Ahimsä, Samyam, Tapa), Pujä (Dev, Guru, Shästra), Three Karan (doing, getting done, consenting), Pujä (Anga, Agra, Bhäva), Tattva (Heya, Jneya, Upädeya), Tattva (Dev, Guru, Dharma).
642 All Answers start with a letter U (All Answers in Uttaradhyayan sutra. Utsarpini. Uvasaggaharam Stotra.
Indian language). A scripture, which contains last Uppannei Vä. (Vigamei Vä, Dhruvei Vä) Upädeya. sermon of Bhagawan Mahavir. The cycle of the Upaväs. Upabhoganträya. Uday. Upädän. Upasham Kälchakra in which happiness gradually increases Unodari. with each ära. This sutra was written by the last Shruta-kevali. This phrase constitutes a part of Tripadi by Bhagawan Mahävir Some Tattvas that are worth attaining. A penance which means "To be in tune with the soul". A subdivision of Antaräya karma. Fruition of karma. According to theory of Syädavad for anything to happen these two things are needed. One is Nimitta and other is: The process of suppression of Karma and passions. It is a type of Bähya Tapa.
643
Virchand Räghavji Gandhi
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1) Ratna Trai - 3 2) Panch Parmesti - 5 3) Sapta Bhangi -7 4) Bar Vrat - 12 5) Shad Dravya -6 6) Bar Bhavna - 12 7) Adar Paapstanak - 18 8) Dwadush Ang - 12 9) Pancham Ara - 5 10)Trishasthi Shalakapurush -
645
Eso Pancha Namukkaro Savvapavappanasano
Other
644 The Answers to these questions require both the
number (either Indian or English) and associated category ONLY in Indian. Example - Nav Tattva or Nine Tattva. 1) These are represented as dots above the Swastik. 2) The Namaskar Mantra praises. 3) When Anekantvad is explained analytically, it is called? 4) All of the shravak's vows. 5) The elements of the universe. 6) These contemplations or meditational thoughts are part of Samvar. 7) The sources of sins. 8) The Ganadhars complied Bhagwan's messages into these main scriptures. 9) The trying times that we live in today is called? 10) The great personalities in our current avasarpini. By doing Namaskar to these 5 supreme beings. the sins are abolished. Recite the two lines of
Namokar Mantra that holds this meaning 646 Name the two samvayas and gynans that start
with the same letter. 647 Name the person who wrote Uvasaggaharam
Stotra 648 Name who wrote the Kalyan Mandir Stotra and
in whose praise? 649 Who composed Stotra, "Sansär Dävänal Däh
Niram?” 650 Word Arihanta is made up of two words. Name
and explain them Arihanta has the most beautiful, powerful, and proportionally built body with auspicious birth marks. As he is full of compassion, his blood is white, like milk.
Other
Kaal (samvay) and Keval-gyan (gyan) Swabhav (smavay) and Shrutgyan (gyan) Acharya Bhadrabahu
Other
Other
Acharya Kumkumchandra (Sidhasen Diwakar) for Bhagwan Parshwanath. Haribhadra Suri
Other
| 1) Ari means enemies 2) Hant means destroyer
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652 Give all twenty Five Attributes of Upadhyays
653 The process in which sadhus go to different householders and receive a small amount of vegetarian food from each house?
654 Jain monks and nuns always walk bare footed and continuously travel from one place to another, this is known as....
11 Angas, 12 Upängas, 1 scripture of proper conduct, Panch 1 scripture of proper practice Parmesthis
659 Navkarvali represents total attributes of Panch Parmesti. 1) Tell the total number of attributes of panch permesthi. 2) Give the number of attributes of each Acharya and Sadhu.
660 Take the total number of attributes of Panch Parmesti, divide by the total number of ways to
Gochari (Alms)
Vihär (Travel)
655 Sadhus pluck their hair or they get the hair
plucked by others. This is called?
656 The entire responsibility of the Jain Sangha rests Ächärya
on the shoulders of this person?
657 The Sanskrit word Om (Aum) is made up of five a, a, ä, u, and m
sounds and letter
658 Name many attributes does Siddha have? Name any 3?
Loch
1)8 2)a. Infinite Knowledge- Anantgyan b. Infinite Perception-Anantdarshan Perfect ConductAnantcharitra c.Infinite Energy-Anantvirya d. Infinite Happiness-Avyabadh Sukh e. Immortality-Akshay Sthiti f. Formlessness-Arupipanu g. IndividualityAghurulaghutva
108, Acharya 36 attributes, Sadhu's - 27 attributes
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108/9 12 Vasupujya Swami
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get punya. Give the Tirthankar whose name corresponds to that Answer.
661 In navpad how many Dev tatva and how many Dharma tatvas? Give them names?
662 List 3 major characteristics of Siddhas?
663 The place above which the Siddhas reside?
664 Ascetic who has learned, mastered and taught religious scriptures, follow them and is the head of the sangh
665 How many qualities does an Acharya have?
666 How many letters is the word OM made up of? What does each letter represent?
Devtatva: 2 Arihant,Sidha Dharma Tatva: 4 Darsan,Gyan, Charitra, Tap
Siddhas are liberated souls
They are pure soul and does not possess a body They have ended the cycle of birth and death Attained Salvation
No karmas are attached to them
Siddha resides in the space called "Moksh"
Siddhashila
Ächärya
36
Panch Parmesthis
5, 1st letter a Arihant, 2nd letter a- Ashariri, 3rd
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letter aa- Acharya, 4th letter u- Upadhyay, 5th letter m- Parmesthis Muni (Sadhu and Sadhavi)
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667 What is the very short form of Namokar Mantra
and give explanation of all letters
Panch Parmesthis
OM - A, A, A, U&M A- Represents Arihanta A Represents Ashariri - Siddha who does not have physical body A - Represents Acharya U - Upadhyay M - Muni or Sadhu Sadhvis
668 Name the eight attributes of a Siddha
Panch Parmesthis
1) Anant Jnan infinite knowledge), 2) Anant Darshan (infinite perception), 3) Avyabadh Sukh (Eternal Happiness), 4) Anant Charitra (Perfect Conduct), 5) Akshay Sthiti (Immorality), 6) Arupipanu (Formlessness), 7) Aguru Laghutva (No Status, neither heavy or light), 8) Anant Virya (Infinite energy)
669 Name the nav pads.
Arihant, Siddha, Acharya, Upadhyay, Sadhu, Darshan, Gnan, Charitra, Tapa Arihanta-12, Siddha-8, Acharya - 36, Upadhyäys - 25. Sadhu - 27
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670 Navakarväli - 108 Beads of Rosary -Identify the
number of virtues/attributes of each Paramesthi
in Navakär Mantra. 671 Name any three attributes of an Arihant.
Ashok tree, Dev Dundubhi, chamar, Sihnasen, Pushpa Vrushti, Chatra, Shihasan, Bhamandal
Panch Parmesthis
672 Why do we have 108 beads in the Navakarvali?
Because of 108 characteristics of Panch Parmeshti.
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673 Give the literal meaning of the word Arihanta
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674 Short version of panch parmeshthi mantra used many times during Shvetambar pujas
675 What is another word for ogho, a soft broom used Rajoharan by a sadhu.
676 In the Navakar Mantra whom do we bow down in Sädhus and Sädhvis fifth place?
677 Give three differences between a Siddha and a Tirthankar
678 What does the arc at the top of the Jain Universe symbol mean?
679 Where do sadhus and sadhvis live?
Namo Arhat Siddha Achary Upadhyaay Sarva Sadhu Bhyaha
680 In contrast to God in most other religions, Jain Bhagwans and Kevalis have this unique characteristic which earns them the name Veetarag. Define Veetrag.
681 Name at least 4 Atishayas that are endowed by heavenly gods after Tirthankars attain Keval Gyan
682 Name the 5 great vows that sadhus and sadhavis take at the time of initiation. Answer in Indian language or English
Siddha - no body, 8 attributes, does not establish sangh, no karma, lives in Siddhashila Tirthankar - has a body, 12 attributes, establishes sangh, 4 karma, lives in the world
The siddhashila or abode of the siddhas
Upashray/Paushadhshala
Without attachment and hatred or with victory over attachment
Simhasan, Bhamandal, Chamar, Chatras, Ashok Vruksha, Pushpavrushti, Dev Dundubhi and Divya Dhwani
Ahinsa Mahavrata- vow of absolute Non violence Satya Mahavrata- vow of absolute Truthfulness Asteya or Achaurya Mahavrata- Vow of absolute Non stealing Bramacharya Mahavrata- Vow of absolute Celibracy Aparigraha Mahavrata- Vow of absolute Non attachment
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Parmesthis
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683 Of the 108 attributes of the Pancha Parameshti, name the parameshtis who have the highest and the lowest attributes of this number
684 The Sädhu who has mastered all Ägams
Scriptures, all other philosophical systems and teach Jain scriptures to other Sädhus, Sädhvis and lay people is called what?
685 This is a two part question: What is called the vows of complete renunciation of worldly attachment practiced by the Sädhus and
Sädhvijis? What is called the partial renunciation of worldly attachments practiced by Shrävaks and Shrävikäs.
688 What Word Jain Sadhu Sadhvis say to devotees to give blessings and what it means?
689 Who is spiritual head/leader of the Jain congregation (Sangha) in the absence of Tirthankar? / Who bear the responsibility for the spiritual well being of the entire Jain Sangha.
690 What is an ancient measure of distance that measures approximately 8 or 9 miles? 691 This eightfold aspect of the lord's teaching is as beneficial as a mother's guidance. What is it called?
Acharyas - 36 and Siddhas - 8
686 To attain the status of 'Ganipad', the Sadhus should have in-depth knowledge of this Sutra. Please name the sutra
687 What is the highest title can any Sadhu achieve? Acharya
692 Who attained Kevalgnan while walking on a tightrope to please the king?
Upadhyay
Mahavrat and Anuvrat
Bhagwati Sutra
Dharmlabh, may you attain spiritual prosperity
Acharya
Yojan
Astapravachanmata or 3 guptis, and 5 samities
Ilachi Kumar
Panch Parmesthis
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Panch Parmesthis
Panch Parmesthis
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693 What are we supposed to say when we see a Jain
monk? Give the meaning of it. 694 What are Yati-Dharmas?
Mathen vandami. I bow down my head to you and offer Sadhus/Sadhvis my reverence to you. They are religious virtues that Sadhu and Sadhvi's Sadhus/Sadhvis follow Panyäs-pad
Sadhus/Sadhvis
695 When a Sadhu obtains a comprehensive
knowledge of all the agams, what is the title
conferred upon him? 696 Name the 5 pap that valuate the 5 Anuvrat.
Pranatipat, Mrushavad, Adatadaana, Maithuna, Parigraha Collection of spaces
697 What is Astikäy?
Shravaks and Shravikas Six Universal Substances Six Universal Substances
698 What is Skandh?
Any object, which has a mass of matter, is called Skandha. e.g. stick, stone, knife, a particle of sand
699 What is Skandh-Pradesh?
Six Universal
The smallest undetached portion of Skandha, which cannot be further divided, is called Skandha Pradesha.
700 One Yuga is equal to
5 years
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701 Name all five categories of Sthävar (Immobile)
living beings
1) Prithvikäy earth bodied); 2) Apkäy (water bodied): 3) Teukäy (fire bodied);4) Vayukäy (air bodied); 5) Vanaspatikäy (plant bodied)
702 One Ävali equals to
Innumerable Samays it is the time it takes to blink an eye) Dukham Käl;It is an Arä of unhappiness, which began a little over 2,500 years ago and will last for a total of 21,000 years.;
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704 Name the four categories of Pudgala or matter.
1) Skandha (whole matter); 2) Skandha-desa (portion of matter): 3) Skandha-pradesa (smallest particle of matter); 4) Paramänu or Anu (atom);
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705 How many years are left in this current ära?
18,500 years
21,000 years
706 | What is the duration of fifth or sixth Ara (time
period)? 707 When did the 4th Ara end in this cosmic cycle?
3 years and 8 months after the nirvana of Mahavira.
708 One day is equivalent to how many muhurts?
30 Muhurts
Aharak Body
Ajiv or Pudgal
709 | The highly accomplished Sadhu can assume this
type of body and travel huge distances with it. 710 | What is the name given to non-living matter in
Jainism? 711 It is one of the 6 Dravyas or dravyas and means
space712 Which name identifies the part of the universe
containing no other substance? 713 Name any of the three unique qualities of Pudgal
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Akash
Aloka or Alokakasha
Color (Varn), Taste (Ras), Smell (Gandh),Sparsha (Touch) Dharmastikay
714 What is Jain word for medium of motion?
715 Which two aras are 21000 years in length
Dukhum Kal (unhappy) and Dukham Dukham Kal (unhappy unhappy) or 5th and 6th ara
Fifth Ara
716 According to Jain mythology, which time period
do we live in? 717 Name any 4 dravyas.
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718 Name the longest unit of time.
719 Soul, matter, and Time exist only in this kind of space. Name that space in the original word. 720 Name the non-living substances of the universe.
721 Human body is which one of six dravyas and which one of nav tattvas
722 What is the smallest unit of time?
723 Name the four forms of Pudgal
724 During which aras of the Jain Time Cycle can souls attain moksh?
725 Devas (Celestial beings) and Närakis (Infernal beings) have this type of body.
726 What dravyas are the visible ones, and which dravyas are the invisible ones?
Kalchakra
Lokakash
Medium of motion, or Dharmastikay, Medium of rest, or Adharmastikay, Space, or Akashastikay, Matter, or Pudgakastikay or Pudgal, Time or kal.
Pudgal dravya and Ajeev Tattva
Samay
Skandha (whole-mass), Desha (portion of mass), Pradesha (smallest part of matter), and Paramanu (atom)
the 3rd and 4th aras
Vaikriya
Visible: material atoms (Pudgalastikay) Invisible: medium of motion (Dharmastikay), medium of rest (Adharmastikay), space (Akashastikay), and time (kal)
727 After destruction of all charitra mohaniya karma, Vitarag state
the soul attains a passionless state. Name this state in indian language only
728 what is the duration of Dukham Sukham,
Dukham and Dukham Dukham Kaals respectively?
729 How long is the fourth ara (DukhamSukham)?
IKK Sagaropam - 42000 years, 21000 and 21000 years respectively
1*10^14 sagaropams - 42,000 years
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730 Which aras do the Kalpa Vrikshas (wishing trees)
provide luxurious items?
1st ara (SukhamSukham). 2nd ara (Sukham), beginning of 3r dara (Sukham Dukham)
Substances Six Universal Substances
Jambu Swami
1) Six. 2) Jiv, Ajiv, Dharma, Adharma, Kal, Akash
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731 | Who was the last Kevali of the current era of our
Bharat Kshetra? 732 Answer the following questions: 1) According to
Jain philosophy, how many Dravyas are there? 2) Name any two Name all three phrases first expounded by Mahavira to his disciple Gautam. English Answer is also acceptable.
1) Upanneyi Va: There emerges a new phase of matter: 2) Vighaneyi Va: Old mode of the mater vanishes :3) Dhuveyi Va: Original qualities of the matter remain constant
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734 Maximum number of Pränas a Jiv may possess
735 Conch shell animals have this many senses.
2,1,3,4,5
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3, 5, 4, 3, 2
5, 1, 3,2
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736 How many senses do following living being
have? Worm, trees, bugs, spider, lion? 737 How many senses do the following living beings
have? Lice, Birds, Scorpions, Centipedes, and Worms How many senses do the following living beings have? Heavenly being, rose plant, ant,
earthworm. 739 According to Jainism, how many senses do the
following have? a) hawks; b) plants; c) scorpions; d) conch or shell; e) water bodied
beings 740 How many senses to the following living beings
have? Fish, Shell, Spider, Centipede.
5, 1, 4, 2,1
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All 10 (since they are sanjni panchendriya)
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Five
Immobile or Stationary
741 Sanjni Panchendriya Jiva has these many
numbers of Paryapti. 742 Cows, pigs and chickens each have this many
pranas or vitalities. 743 There are six substances that make up the
universe. They are called dravyas. How many of
them are classified as not living? 744 Sthavar is a type of ekendriya jiv. What does it
mean? 745 Living beings go through the process of change
such as childhood to old age, one life form to another. What is the term used for these
changes? 746 What are five sensed beings with a mind AND
without a mind called? 747 | There are two types of souls, one being liberate.
The other is...? 748 Name the substance that is live and invisible?
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Paryaya
Sanjni (with minds), Asanjni (without minds)
Sansari, Worldly or Transmigratory soul
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Soul or Jiva
749 Name the four substances that are pure and do
not have deluding capacity
Space, Time, medium of motion, and medium of rest or (Akashastikay, Kal, Dharmastikay, and Adharmastikay)
750 Name the four pran that all jivas including
ekendriyas have
Sparsh or Sense of touch, body or kaaya, shvasochchavas or breathing, and aayushya or life span
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Sthavar and tras
751 Living beings can be broadly categorized based
on mobility. What are the two categories called? 752 Which Tripadi did Bhagwan Mahavir give to
Gandhars from which they constitute the foundation of Jain philosophy?
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753 What are 4 prans all Jivs possess?
Touch, Body, Respiration and Longevity, and (Sparsh, Kaya, Shwasoshwas and Ayushya)
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754 What does Paryapti mean? Name them?
Stength, Food, Body, Senses, Breathing, Speech, and Mind
755 List all Jiva types who possess only 5 Paryaptis
Beindriya, teindriya, Chaurindriya, Asangni Panchindriya Paryapti, 6
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His own flesh
Stories
Stories
Kshama ( forgiveness), Vinay (respect), Samayik, Tyag.
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756 Name in indian language the term that defines a
Jiv's bio-potential power? How many such
powers are defined in Jain philosophy? 757 | What did king Megharath offer the Hawk for
food when he refused to eat frits and vegetables 758 What was famous of this people :
Mahavirswami Gautam swami, Puniya Shravak
Shalibhadra 759 Shrimad Räjchandra was born in this Christian
year. 760 Which princess was sold at the market? 761 Gautam Swämi was surprised to know that this
Shrävak possessed Avadhi Jnän. What is the
name of this Shrävak. 762 At the foot hill of this mountain 1500 Tapas
greeted Shree Gautam Swami. What is the name
of this mountain? 763 Who am I? (Two clues) 1) My feet were
chained, I was locked in the basement for three days without food and my head was shaved. 2) I was fortunate enough to offer food to Bhagawan Mahavir after his six month fast, and I became
his first female disciple. 764 This king cut off his limbs and offered them in
order to save a dove.
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765 Name the person whose Sämäyika was praised by Punya or Puniyo Shravak.
even Bhagawan Mahävir. 766 I was a bandit. A single sentence heard from the Rohineya
sermon of Bhagwan Mahävir changed my life. What is my name? Who am I? (Two clues) 1) In my previous life. Shalibhadra with great joy, I offered my whole lunch (mostly milk pudding) to a sadhu. 2) Being a son of a very wealthy merchant I live on the seventh floor of my mansion with my 32 wives. Realizing, even with this great wealth, that I have a master, I decided to renounce the world to become a
master of my own. 768 | According to Shwetambar tradition, did Bharat Shravak
attain Keval-Jnan as a Sadhu or Shravak? 769 | At the most, how many tasks did Shrimad
100 complete? 770 At what age did Shrimad Rajchandra die? 771 Did Bharat have to fight his 98 brothers?
No 772 Finish the Sentence: Good Karma can not be good Karma personally
purchased, one has to do 773 How many types of arts and crafts did
72 types Meghakumar learn when he was eight? 774 In Meghakumer's past life what was the
Compassion important value he had? 775 | King Shreniks wealth was not even equal to Punia Shravaks one Samayik
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776 Shrimads preaching's were mainly off this Mahavir Swami
Bhagwan? 777 Unscramble the following letters: aiirnhd. Clue: Dharni
Name of Meghakumar's mother. 778 | What animal was Meghakumar when he saved a | An Elephant
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779 What day was Shrimad Rajchandra born? On full moon day or Dev Diwali 780 What did Punia say when his wife told him about He told her that they should not take anything from the dry cow manure?
anywhere unless it is bought from their own daily
earnings What did Vimalsha and his wife want but
Not to get a Child, He did not want any of his deicded not to get and why did they not want this descendants to collect toll on the temple he built
thing? 782 What dream did Queen Dharini have, which A white elephant entering her mouth
indicated that her Meghakumar son would become very intelligent and would be very
handsome? 783 | What is the temple bulit by Vastupal and Tejpal Delwada
called? 784 What Kashaya was holding Bahubali back from Ego
attaining Keval-Jnan? 785 What vow did Punia take?
Not to earn money more that needed to survive
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786 What was the minimum needed to survive for
one day in Punia Shravaks day? 787 What was the name of the miraculous wheel that
Bharat possessed? 788 Where did Meghakumar fast for a month than
die? 789 Who built the first and second temple in
Delwada? 790 Who did Shrimad Rajchandra marry? 791 Who praises Punia Shravaks Samayika in his
sermons? 792 Who was the daughter of King Chetak, ruler of
Vaishali? 793 | Who went to Lord Mahavir and asked him how
Zabakben Mahavir Swami
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to destroy his bad karma? 794 Why could Punia Shravak not concentrate on his Because his wife had picked up cow dung that was not Stories samayik?
theirs. 795 Why couldn't King Shrenik purchase good Because you have to earn by yourself.
Stories karma? 796 Why did Meghakumar want to go back home? Because of all of the discomfort.
Stories 797 In the story of Chandanbala, Bhagawan Mahaviri Material (dravya), Area (kshetra), Time (kal), and Mode Stories undertook 4 categories of conditions or
(bhav) abhigrahas and vowed only to break his fast when they were met. What are the 4 different
categories of conditions? 798 Name the patron king of Lord Mahavira Shrenik
Stories 799 Finish this stuti that starts like this "arhanto "siddhashcha siddhisthita, acharya
Stutis bhagavanta indramahitah ..."
jinashasanonnatikarah pujya upadhyayaka, shri siddhantasupathaka munivara, ratnatrayaradhakah, panche te paramesthinam pratidinam kurvantu vo mangalam"
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800 Finish the stuti that begins like this "virah
sarvasurasurendra-mahito"
"viram budhah samshritah, virenabhihatah svakarma nichayo, viraya nityam namah, virat tirthamidam pravruttamatulam, virasya ghoram tapo, vire shri dhuti kirti kanti nichayah shri vira bhadram disha"
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801 Say this verse in Ardha-Maghdi. 1) I forgive all 1) Khamemi savva jive, savve jiva khamantu me 2)
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802 What is the first line of this stuti... "ADIMAM TIRTHNATHAM CHA RSABHASVAMINAM STUMAH"
803 Recite all four lines, meaning: Lord,bow to you ,the eradicator of the three world; bow to you the adorable ornament on the face of the earth; bow to you, the Lord of the three worlds; omniscient Lord; bow to you, the destroyer of the sea of the life cycle.
804 Name 4 auspicious entities given in Chattari Mangalam.
805 Name the persons that one bows to in the Navakaar or Namokar mantra
806 Complete. 'Chattäri sharnam pavajjämi...
807 Complete the prayer: Upasargah Kshayam Yanti
808 Name three tattvas in Namaskar Mantra.
809 Recite Stuti Darshanam Dev
Devasya....
810 Recite the entire sutra for Panchang Pranipath.
Adimam Pruthivinaatha-maadimam nishparigraham | Adimam Tirthnatham cha rushabhasvaminamStumah
Tubhayam namstribhuvanartiharayanatha | Tubhayamnamahksititalamalabhusanaya | Tubhayamnamastrijagatahparameshvaraya | Tubhayamnamojinabhavodadhishosanaya ||"
Arihant, Siddha, Sadhu, Religion taught by Kevali
Arihant, Sidha, Acharya, Upadhaya & Sadhu or Panch Parmeshti
Arihante sharanam pavajjämi Siddhe sharanam pavajjämi Sahu sharanam pavajjämi Kevali pannatam dhammam sharanam pavajjämi
Dev, Guru, Dharma
Darshanam Päp Näshanam, Darshanam Svarga Sopänäm, Darshanam Moksha Sädhanam
Stutis
Ichammi Khamasano Vandium Jhaunijaye Nissihi-aye Mathaena Vandami
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811 Recite the last four lines of the Namokar mantra,
and the meaning of each. Points will be given ONLY for BOTH the line AND the meaning.
Eso pancha Namukkaro - Bowing to these five beings, Savva pava panasano - Is the destroyer of all sins, Mangala nancha savvesim - and of all the holy things, Paddamam havai mangalam - the first and the foremost among all auspiciousness
812 | What does Namo Loe Savvasahunam mean? I bow to all Saints in the universe
Stutis 813 Complete the common shloka, "man-gal-am sthu- Jaino dharmostu mangalam
Stutis li-bhad-radh-ya" 814 Complete the common slokh: "Sa-hu shar-a-nam kevali pannato dhammo saranam pavajjami
Stutis pavva-jami" 815 Recite all the four lines, meaning: I forgive all K hamemi Savve Jive, Savve Jiva khamantume, Mitti me Stutis
souls; recite all the four lines that pronounce this savva Bhuesu, Veram majza na Kenai
declaration. 816 Complete the line: Maitri Bhavanu pavitra Muja haiyama vahya kare
Stutis jharanu ... 817 Complete the prayer: Shivamastu Sarva Jagatha Parahita Niritah Bhavanthu Bhutagana, Dosam Prayam Stutis
Tu Nasham, Sarvat Sukhi Bhavatu Lokah
Samaro Mantra
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Sarva Mangal Mangalyam.......
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818 Which famous mantra or sutra contains the
following words? "Ee na mahima no nahi par/
Ee no arth anant apaar 819 Sing the last four lines of the Shanti Stotra (Moti
Shanti sutra) Finish the following phrases, and give the meaning. Points will be given ONLY for BOTH the line AND the meaning. Jainam Jayati_ Micchami_ Veram Majjam_
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821 (NO POINTS FOR PARTIALAnswer)
Enumerate four auspicious people OR entities mentioned in stuti "Mangalam Bhagwän"
822 Recite the stuti Aadimam pruthvinathai... & give Ädimam pruthivinatha-mädimam nishparigraham | it's meaning Adimam tirthanätham cha, Rushabhasväminam stumah
823 Recite the stuti Mangalam bhagawan viro and who do we consider auspicious here...
Vir Prabhu (Bhagwan Mahavir), Gautam Swämi, Sthulibhadra OR Kundkundächärya and Jain dharma OR Jain darshan.
824 Recite the stuti that means: "All problems get resolved, all obstacles get removed, the mind and heart become full of joy, for who has got in touch with the inner self"?
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We pray to Bhagawan Rishabhadev who was the first king, who was the first one to renounce all his possessions and who is the first Tirthankar.
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Mangalam Bhagawän Viro, mangalam Gautam prabhu || Stutis Mangalam Sthülibhadrädyä, Jain dharmostu mangalam
Bhagawan Mahavir is auspicious, Ganadhar Gautam Swämi is auspicious; Ächärya Sthulibhadra is auspicious; Jain religion is auspicious.
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825 What is the first line of the sutra? The first line's "ArhantoBhagvanta Indramahitah"
meaning is: "I bow down to the arihantas who are praised by heavenly beings"
"Upasargahkshayamyanti, Chiddyante VighnaValleyah, Stutis ManahPrasanna Tameti, PujyaManneJineshware"
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826 Dasha -Trika, or the ten rituals that should be followed at a temple are
827 Nissihi means?
828 Jal (Water) Pujä repesents?
829 Which pooja come in 5th place in Asthprakaripooja?
830 Rice with the husk removed is called?
831 Name all Anga Puja according to Shvetamber Tradition
832 Name all Agra Puja according to Shvetamber Tradition
833 What color is the dhaja/ flag in the
temple/dehrasar? What do they represent?
834 Why do we put chandan tilak on the forehead before entering the temple?
Nissihi ---Renunciation, Pradakshinä--- Circumambulation - going around the Jin's idol, Pranam----- Salutation, Pujä--- Worship, Avasthächintan--- Contemplation upon the various states of the Lord, Dishätyag ---Concentrate only on Jin's idol, Pramärjana----- Cleaning the floor before sitting down, Älambana---- Mental support, Mudräs----- Postures for meditation, Pranidhäna---- Remain meditative
Giving up
impurities of our Karmas wash away from our soul.
Red and white. Red - represents Siddha, White - represents Arithant
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Akshat or polished white rice
Jal Puja, Chandan Puja, Pushpa Puja
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Dhoop Puja, Deepak Puja, Akshat Puja, Naivedya Puja, Temple Rituals Fal Puja & Pujas Temple Rituals & Pujas Temple Rituals & Pujas
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835 Why do we ring bell/ ghant in the temple?
836 Most tirthankar's idol's sit in which posture in the Lotus position. The lotus posture represents purity even temple? Why? in worldly life, just as a lotus grows beautifully in muddy water and shows no effects of the mud.
839 This is a common phrase that is recited when leaving the temple. In India, after reciting this phrase, you would normally go to the Upäshraya. 840 One type of Jin Pooja is called dravya pooja, or material pooja. What is the other called, with the English meaning?
To express our happiness for Darshan and to spread a joyous and divine sound through the temple and our heart
837 In "Mangal Divo" what does divo repsent?
838 The Jin Pooja which contains 8 substances, three Ang (body) of them being water, sandalwood, and flowers, is called this type of pooja.
841 AH, DRESAR. When you love your bedroom dresser very much you are under the influence of parigraha or possessiveness. If you rearrange the letters, you will find with the help of the clues: 1) a place Jains should go everyday 2) what a Jain should build at least once in his lifetime
842 Which three times at the temple do we say Nissihi, or renounce unrelated thoughts?
843 This is the term for the area inside a Derasar in which the idols, or murtis are located.
It represents knowledge & liberation
Avasahi
Bhaav Pooja, with thoughts behind the symbolism
Dehrasar
Entrance, Ghabaro, before Bhav puja
Ghabharo
844 Puja dravya symbolizing my soul has no desire of Naivedya
food
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845 What are we supposed to say when we go close Namo Jinanam. I salute the Jina., or I bow down to Jina. Temple Rituals to the temple and see the idol of Jina from
& Pujas outside, and what does it mean? 846 Puja of Jina idol by touching nine body parts is Nav Ang Puja
Temple Rituals called this
& Pujas This word means "I enter this temple after giving Nissihi
Temple Rituals up all desires and anxieties of the world" and
& Pujas traditionally should be uttered 3 times before
entering a temple 848 Jal or water, dhoop or incense, akshat or rice, and Puja or asthaprakari pooja
Temple Rituals deepak or lantern are all items used in what ritual
& Pujas that means worship? 849 Name any 5 dravya used in Ashtaprakäri pooja. Rice, Water, Flower, Dhoop, Diva (Lamp), Chandan Temple Rituals (sandal wood), Naivedya (sweet) and Fruit
& Pujas
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852
850 Ratna Trayi, or the Three Jewels, are helpful in Samyak Darshan, Samyak Gnan, Samyak Charitra
attaining Moksha. Name them. OH, SITA! This exclamation reminds you of Sathio Rama. But if you rearrange the letters, you can find with the help of the following clues: 1) A symbol of ending the birth-death cycle in the four gatis. 2) Something made with rice. Give at least 3 out of the ten 'Dash Triks' or ten Nissihi, Pradakshina, Pranam, Puja, Avastha Chintan, rituals of the temple
Dishatyag, Pramarjana, Alambana, Mudras and
Pranidhana 853 During Paryushan, one of the five essentials of Sadharmik Vatsalya
Shravak/Shravikas is to Respect fellow human beings and support humanitarian activities. Name
this kartavya in indian language 854 Name the Avastha in Avastha Chinthan where we | Padastha Avastha
contemplate on the state of life as a Tirthankar
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855
Mukta Shukti Mudra
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This posture is used at the time of recitation of the sutras Jävanti Cheyi Ayam, Jävanti Kevi Sähu, and Jai Viyaräya. Name this posture in indian language Vedniya karma is further divided in these two categories. Name all five kinds of knowledges. Answer in Indian Language only
1) Ashätä Vedniya (Pain producing) 2) Shätä Vedniya (Pleasure producing) 1) Mati Jnän; 2) Shrut Jnän; 3) Avadhi Jnän; 4) Manah Paryav Jnän ; 5) Keval Jnän
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858 Name any 3 of the 5 categories of Antaraya
karma. Answer in any language is acceptable.
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1) Charity Obstructing (Däna Antaräya) 2) Gain or Benefit Obstructing (Läbha Antaraya) 3) Ejoyment Obstructing (Bhoga Antaräya) 4) Re-enjoyment Obstructing (Upbhoga Antraya) 5) Will power Obstructing (Virya Antaräya)
859 Name any three of the four categories of
perception related Darshanävarniya (perception obscuring) Karma
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1) Vision perception obscuring (chakshu darhana varniya):2) Non-vision perception obscuring (achakshu darshanä varniya):3) Clairvoyance perception obscuring (avadhi darshanä varniya); 4) Omniscient perception obscuring (keval darshana varniya)
860 How many types of karma are there?
a) Gotra; b) Gnanavarniya ; c) Antray
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861 Name the karma involved in the following
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Antaray Karma
If you want to go out and play basketball with your friends, but you have broken your leg, so you are unable to play, what karma is acting upon
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you?
Antaray Nam Darshanavarniya
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Name the type of karma involved in each situation. 1) You have a strong desire to donate money, but you can't find a good opportunity. 2) A person is born with a beautiful and handsome body.3) Despite extensive reading of scriptures,
one does not have conviction in religious beliefs. 864 A Kevali has infinite energy by shedding this
karma. 865 Name the karma and the subtypes that is
responsible for determining our life span?
Antaraya Karma OR Obstructing karma
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Ayushya (life span-determining) Karma. ; 1) Infernal Age Determining (Narak Ayushya Karma), 2) SubHuman Age Determining (Tiryancha Ayusha Kamra), 3) Human Age Determining (Manushya Ayusha Karma); 4) Celestial Age Determining (Dev Ayushya Karma);
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866 Give 3 of the names of the subdivisions of Danantray, Labhantray, Bhogantray, Upbhogantray, Antarai (Obstructive) karma.
Viryantray 867 Name two categories of Mohniya Karma. Darshan Mohniya (Right belief deluding), Charitra
Mohniya (Right conduct deluding). 868 ANAND and VARSHA walked carefully in rainy Darshanävarniya
season as they learned about IRYA Samiti in Päthashälä сlass Clue 1. Because of this one cannot see and hear properly and is sleepy most of the time. Clue 2. It is one of the categories of
Karma 869 This karma acts like a watchman. It leads to Darshanavarniya karma
inefficient senses, more sleep, impaired vision, speech etc.
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Darshanavarniya karma or Perception obscuring karma
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Darshnavarniya
Gnanavarniya
870 Which type of karma includes a subtype dealing
with the inability to see? Rearrange the bold letters to get a Jain word: HANSA and ARVIND went to AR Ya Bhavan.
10 point clue: Name of a karma. 872 Even with great effort you cannot understand or
remember something. What karma causes this? 873 Anagram: RAT GO Not a person, animal or
thing. Clue: It relates to status and is a type of
aghati karma. 874 Name the type of karma involved in each
situation. 1) You are born in a religiously oriented family. 2) Even after cramming you don't remember a math formula. 3) Because of
diabetes you can't eat ice cream. 875 What Karma am I? I determine your social
status, caste, family, etc. 876 Name the two karmas with five subdivisions?
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Gotra
Gotra Gnanavarniya Antaray
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Jnanavaraniya Karma and Antaraya Karma
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877 What karma has been compared with a
blindfolded person? 878 List the four ghati karmas
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Jnanavarniya, darshanavarniya, mohniya, antaray
879 Name the subdivisions of Jnanvarniya Karma?
Or Name the five types of knowledge?
Mati (Sensory), Shrut (Scripture), Avadhi (Clairvoyance), Manahparvya (telepathy), and Keval gyan (omniscience) Mohaniya karma (Darshan Mohaniya Karma)
880 Name the Karma that creates doubt about true
religion and destroys the faith in the Jina. 881 Name this Ghati karma which obscures
perception and conduct. 882 Of the 8 karmas, which is the most dangerous
Mohniya Karma
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Obstructing Profit Karma or Labha Antaraya Karma
and difficult to overcome? What karma does not allow one to profit or earn in spite of efforts made? Name the two types of Vedniya Karma
884
Shata vedniya and Ashata vedniya
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Shrutgyan
885 There are five kinds of Gnana, or knowledge.
or knowledge. What is the Gnana obtained from scriptures
called? 886 Because of which Karma do you experience
pleasure or pain 887 What Karma am I? I obscure the blissful nature
of the soul, producing pleasure, and pain. 888 Give the meaning of the word Vitaraga
Vedaniya
Vedniya Karma
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Vitaräga means the one, who is totally detached from all Kashäyas (passions), OR the one who has removed and is free of all Kashäyas (passions)
889 Which Agathi Karma has the most subdivisions? | Naam Karma
1) Prakriti (Nature) 2) Pradesh (Quantity) 3) Sthiti (Duration) 4) Ras (Intensity)
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890 The fruitation (manifestation) of karma upon its
maturity depends upon these four factors when the original (initial) karma was bound to the soul.
Name them. 891 Name the four types of Bandha. Answer In
Indian language only.
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1) Prakriti Bandh (nature of bondage) 2) Sthiti Bandh (duration) 3) Ras) Bandh (intensity) 4) Pradesh Bandh (quantity) Karma
892 | The end result of our actions is what?
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Duration or length of time
893 | What a
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894 Karma inflow and bondage occur by five causes
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False Belief, Vowlessness, Passions for wrong things, carelessness, inappropriate psychophysical activities or Mithyatva, Avirati, Kashay, Pramad, and Yoga
Passion (Kashäya)
895 The duration (Sthiti) and intensity (Rasa) of
Karma bondage depends on what? 896 Name the four characteristics of the bondage of
karma.
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Prakriti (Type), Sthiti (Duration), Anubandha or Ras (Intensity), Prades (Quantity)
| 1) Prakriti (Nature) 2) Pradesh (Quantity) 3) Sthiti (Duration 4) Ras (Intensity)
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Punyanubandhi Paap
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1) Padmavati 2) 100 yrs 3) Snake 4) Shankheswar 5) Sameta Sikhar
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897 The fruitation (manifestation) of karma upon its
maturity depends upon these four factors when the original (initial) karma was bound to the soul. Name all the four in either Indian language
or English. 898 This term is for a situation when earlier
unwholesome activities result in new wholesome
activities. 899 Answer the following questions about
Parshwanath. 1) Name the Yakshini or attendant Goddess. 2) How long did he live? 3) What animal did he try to save from a burning wood? 4) In Gujarat, which is the most famous Yatra or pilgrim place for Parshwanath? 5) Which place
did he attend Moksha? 900 Name the goddesses of Lord Adinath and Lord
Parshvanath and also the goddess of knowledge 901 | What is the name of the devi associated with
Bhagwän Pärshva Näth? 902 Two hands hold a veena, a musical instrument.
Her other two hands hold a mala and a book. Who is this goddess of knowledge?
Chakeswaridevi, Padmavatidevi, Saraswatidevi
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a. Shasandevs and Shasandevis. b. Dharanendra and Padmavati
Yakshas & Yakshinis
903 a. What are the male and female guardian angels
of Jain religion/Tirthankars called in Indian language? b. Name the guardian angels of
Parsvanath bhagwan 904 An image of six armed Yaksha with an elephant
as a vehicle 905 Deity in the shape of a mountain
Manibhadra Dev
Bhomiyaji
Yakshas & Yakshinis Yakshas & Yakshinis Yakshas & Yakshinis Yakshas & Yakshinis
4 Yaksha and 5 Yashninis
906 Give the number of popular Yaksha and
Yakshinis are there? 907 Name some commonly found Yakshas and
Yakshinis in Jain temples
Yakshas: 1) Manibhadra dev 2) Ghantakarna vir 3) Nakoda Bhairava 4) Bhomiyaji
908 Name the dedicated diety's of the following.
Also name their colors and vehicle 1. 1. Adinath, 2. Neminath, 3. Parshawanath
Yakshas & Yakshinis
1. Adinath - Chakeshwari Devi-golden- eagle 2. Neminath- Ambika devi-golden- Lion 3. Parshawanath-Padmavati devi-golden-snake with cock's head
909 Name the devi with 8 arms
Chakeshwari devi
910 Name the vehicle for goddess of Knowledge
edge
Saraswati devi-Peacock or swan
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911 | The deity worshipped for protection and for
driving away evil influence created by malicious
yakshas and yakshinis 912 The goddess of wealth
Lakshmi Devi
Nakoda Bhairava
913 | This deity is usually found near the entrance of
the temple 914 True or False. Yakshas and Yakshinis have
liberated souls.
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915 Yakshas and Yakshinis are heavenly beings of Vyantar
this group who have supernatural powers including the ability to change their forms and sizes. Name the group or category of 'Dev or heavenly beings' they belong to in Indian
language 916 Name any 3 of the four primary paths to Yoga Bhakti, Jnan, Karma and Asthanga
per Indian traditions? 917 | This is the yoga of action and selfless service for Karma Yoga
the benefit of humanity and all living beings at
large. Name this Yoga 918 | This yoga aims at the liberation and perfection Asthanga Yoga
not only of the body, but also of the mental being, the control of the emotional and sensational life, the mastery of the whole apparatus of thought and consciousness. Name
this Yoga 919 Two great saints propounded Asthanga Yoga as a Acharya Haribhadra Suri
path to liberation. One of them is Sage Patanjali who pioneered it, who is the other great personality who promoted it in Jainism? Name any 4 steps in Asthanga Yoga
Yam, Niyam, Asan, Pranayam, Pratiharya, Dharana,
Dhyan, Samadhi 921 In this particular step within Asthanga Yoga, one | Dhyan
gets into an unbroken flow of thought towards an external object or an internal idea. Name this step
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