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Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Why do Hindus consider the Cow sacred?

  1. It is believed that all Gods reside wihin the body of a cow

  2. Since it is believed that, after death before heaven one reaches Vaitarni River, to cross this river one can hold the tail of cow & finally reach heaven

  3. Cow dung & urine are said to have medicinal qualities

  4. Since Lord Sri Krishna said in Bhagavad Gita "Amongst cows, I am Kamadhenu"

  5. In Mahabharata it is said that whoever gives a cow in charity shall always be happy

  6. All the Above
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Why pilgrimages are considered beneficial?

  1. Pilgrimages are places where one finds strong magnetic vibration emerging from God

  2. Presence of saints and ascetics

  3. It is believed that a pilgrimage should have two objectives - 1) cleansing of mind & 2) welfare of self

  4. Since a pilgrimage is specially blessed by nature, as it would be near a river or sea or lake or deep in hills, lush green and cool

  5. All the above
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Why East direction is considered as auspicious for any hindu ceremony & even when praying?

  1. It is believed without knowing why

  2. Since the earth orbits the sun from east

  3. Since we are near to eastern regions

  4. As per Surya Upanishad, it is said that God reside in the rays of the Sun, to obtain the maximum benefit of rays when performing any noble deeds & ceremonies, the vedas direct that one must sit facing east direction
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