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2008 02 22: Q0002

Let us check the level of knowledge from the field of Mahabharata - the world's biggest epic.

1. Name the parents of the great Bheeshma?
2. Which abode city is said to be the Capital of Indra, the mythological God?
3. Who took the oath not to use any weapon throughout the battle between Kauravas and Pandavas, but still participate actively in the battle?
4. Who wrote the epic 'Mahabharata'?
5. Name the archer student, who was denied of the admission in the Drona's ashram (hostel) on the grounds of him not descending from the high status royal family?
6. Name the princess whom Lord Krishna eloped with, when she called upon him to take her away from the temple?
7. Balaram, the elder brother of Lord Krishna, is associated with which unusual weapon?
8. What is the real name of 'Maakhan Chor' (the butter thief)?
9. Name the princess who married five Pandava brothers?
10.For how long did the battle of Mahabharata was faught?
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1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Namaste Bhaiya,

Answers:
1. Shantanu and Ganga Ji (Bheeshma was the cursed 8th vasu).
2. Amravati.
3. Lord Krishna.
4. Maharishi Ved Vyasa.
5. Eklavya.
6. Rukmini.
7. Plough (thus the name Haldhar).
8. Lord Krishna. (Does any one on this earth living or dead really know/knew his real name?)
9. Draupadi, (princess of Panchal province)
10. 18 days.

These questions were easy bhaiya.

Try these:
1. How was Jaidratha related to Duryodhan?
2. Who was Lord Krishna's guru?
3. What is the name of the son of Ghatotkacha (the demon son of Bheema)? (Hint: He is worshipped in Rajasthan).
4. Who has come to take Krishna to Mathura on invitation from Kansa?


There are many more. Will keep sending to you.

AM


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