Hindu Deities and Epics

Lord Rama lived during Tretayuga (also called Treta Yuga), the second of the four Yugas in Hindu cosmology. The Yuga cycle is Satya, Treta, Dvapara, and Kali, in that order. Rama's story, the Ramayana, is set in this era.

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva cut off one of Brahma's five heads. This occurred when Brahma lied about seeing the top of Shiva's endless pillar of light (the linga). Shiva, angered by this arrogance, sliced off Brahma's fifth head with his fingernail. This is why Brahma is rarely worshipped in temples compared to Vishnu and Shiva. Neither Ravana, Vishnu, nor Mahishasura cut Brahma's head.

Pushpaka Vimanam is the flying chariot of Ravana, described in the Ramayana. It was originally built by Vishwakarma for Brahma, and later passed to Kubera, from whom Ravana seized it. The Pushpaka Vimanam could fly anywhere and had unlimited seating capacity. It was later used by Rama to return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. The other options (Aksha Ratham, Flying Horse, Garuda) are not Ravana's vehicle.

To solve this question, the user needs to know about Hindu mythology.

The answer is:

C. Surya

Explanation:

In Hindu mythology, Surya is also known as Mihira which means sun. Surya is considered as the god of light and wisdom. He is also considered as one of the nine heavenly bodies known as Navagraha in Hindu astrology. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Option A: Indra is the god of rain and thunder in Hindu mythology. He is considered as the king of gods and is associated with the sky and weather. Indra is not known as Mihira.

Option B: Balrama is the elder brother of Lord Krishna in Hindu mythology. He is also known as Baladeva or Balabhadra. Balrama is not known as Mihira.

Option D: Bheema is one of the five Pandavas in the Hindu epic Mahabharata. He is the son of Kunti and Vayu, the god of wind. Bheema is not known as Mihira.

In the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna reveals his Vishwaroopa (universal form) to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra just before the war begins. This divine sight shows Arjuna the entire universe, all beings, and the cosmic form of the Lord, which inspires him to overcome his hesitation and take up arms against his relatives. This revelation occurs in Chapter 11 of the Gita.

Bheemasena (Bhima) was the strongest of the Pandava brothers and sworn protector of Draupadi. After Dushasana attempted to disrobe Draupadi in the Hastinapura court, Bhima made a terrible vow to kill Dushasana and drink his blood as revenge. This vow was fulfilled during the Kurukshetra war.

To solve this question, the user needs to know about the Rajasuya Yagna and the customs followed during the ceremony. The Rajasuya Yagna was a royal consecration ceremony performed by ancient Indian kings to declare their sovereignty. During this ceremony, the king would offer worship to various deities and important personalities.

Option A: Balarama is an avatar of Lord Vishnu and the elder brother of Lord Krishna. However, there is no mention of Yudhisthira offering the first worship to Balarama during the Rajasuya Yagna. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option B: Dhritarashtra is the father of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata. However, there is no mention of Yudhisthira offering the first worship to Dhritarashtra during the Rajasuya Yagna. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option C: Bhishma is the grandfather of the Pandavas and Kauravas in the Mahabharata. He was a respected figure in the kingdom and a great warrior. However, there is no mention of Yudhisthira offering the first worship to Bhishma during the Rajasuya Yagna. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option D: Lord Krishna is one of the most important and beloved deities in Hindu mythology. He is considered an avatar of Lord Vishnu and is revered as a god of compassion, tenderness, and love. According to the Mahabharata, Yudhisthira offered the first worship to Lord Krishna during the Rajasuya Yagna. Therefore, this option is correct.

The Answer is: D

Varuna, the god of water, presented the divine bow Gandiva to Arjuna. This happened during the Khandava Dahan incident when Agni needed Arjuna's help to burn the Khandava forest. Varuna also provided inexhaustible quivers. Agni, Indra, and Vayu were present but did not give Gandiva to Arjuna.

Narasimha Varman I was called 'Mamallan' meaning 'great wrestler' in Tamil, reflecting his prowess in wrestling and military campaigns. He was not called Narasimha Pallava (that's just his dynasty). Gangai Konda Cholan was Rajendra Chola I's title from a later period. Arulmozhi was Raja Raja Chola I's birth name.

In Hindu philosophy, the Trigunas (three qualities) that constitute all of prakriti (matter) are Sattva (purity, harmony), Rajas (passion, activity), and Tamas (inertia, darkness). These three gunas are present in varying proportions in all material nature and influence human behavior and consciousness. The other options are unrelated: Sad Jyoti Amritam refers to nectar, while Brahma Vishnu Rudra are the Trimurti gods.

The Arishadvargas (six internal enemies) in Hindu theology are: Kama (lust), Krodha (anger), Lobha (greed), Moha (delusion), Mada (pride), and Matsarya (jealousy/envy). These six negative qualities are considered the primary obstacles to spiritual progress and must be overcome to attain moksha (liberation). The correct answer is Matsarya, meaning jealousy or envy.

The six traditional Indian seasons (ritu) in their annual cycle are: Vasanta (Spring), Greeshma (Summer), Varsha (Monsoon), Sharad (Autumn), Hemant (Pre-winter), and Sisira (Winter). Greeshma represents the hot summer season.

Vichitravirya was the son of King Shantanu and Satyavati, making Satyavati his mother. He was the half-brother of Bhishma (Devavrata) and the father of Dhritarashtra and Pandu through his wives Ambika and Ambalika.

The Brahma Temple in Pushkar is one of the very few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma in the world. Pushkar is a sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus.