Thiruppavai : Questions and Answers

Question : Identify the Thiruppavai Pa:suram. Hint : Ulagalanda umbar komane
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Posted On : 29-01-2024



ANSWER : 17th - Ambarame: thanni:re so:re
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Question : Identify the Thiruppa:vai pa:suram
Hint: manikkadavam



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Posted On : 28-01-2024



ANSWER : Na:yakana:i Nindra (16th pa:suram)




Question : 'thu:yama:i vando:m' - the implied meaning - To attain the Lord Purity in ____________ is important than purity of ___________________
Fill in the blanks appropriately with these two words 1) body 2) mind


Posted On : 27-01-2024



ANSWER : Purity in mind is important than purity of body




Question : What are terms that are used to refer Krishna in pa:suram 16th of Thiruppa:vai?


Posted On : 26-01-2024



ANSWER : Ma:yan, Manivannan




Question : How do the go:pi's and Andal recognize the house of Nandagopa in the early morning especially when most of the houses in Gokulam are as good as Nandago:pas house (choose the most appropriate answer)
(1) They recognize the gatekeepers
(2) The other houses dont have gatekeepers
(3) The house has a flag hoisted on top along with decorations (thoranam)


Posted On : 25-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : IN pa:suram 16 of Thiruppa:vai the gatekeeper of the house is regarded as

(1) Bha:gavatha
(2) A:cha:rya
(3) Go:pika


Posted On : 24-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (2). Here the gatekeepers are in the position of an acharya. Only the intervention pf acharya on behalf of us can lead to the divine feet of the supreme Lord.




Question : In the 16th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai, Andal requests this person to open the doors of the entrance to the house (choose only one appropriate answer)

(1) Ko:yil Ka:ppa:ne
(2) Va:sal ka:ppa:ne
(3) Nandago:pa
(4) Yasho:da


Posted On : 23-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (2)
Ko:yil ka:ppa:ne is the security guard of the whole house, and va:sal ka:ppa:ne is equivalent to dwarapa:laka's guarding the doord




Question : In 16th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai whose house does A:ndal refer to ?

(1) Nandago:pa
(2) Yasho:da
(3) Krishna
(4) Balara:ma


Posted On : 22-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : The term 'mani kadavam' comes in which pa:surams of Thiruppa:vai

(1) Na:yakana:i nindra
(2) Ungal puzhakadai
(3) Thu:mani ma:datthu
(4) ki:zh va:nam


Posted On : 21-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1, 3)




Question : In how many total number of pa:surams of Thiruppa:vai does Andal wake up Go:pis for the vratam?

a) 10
b) 15
c) 20
d) 3


Posted On : 19-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (a)




Question : Pa:suram 15th of Thiruppa:vai shows the nature of ____?
(a) Bha:gavatha (b) Bhagava:n - choose 1


Posted On : 18-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (a) - Bha:gavatha




Question : In pa:suram 15th of Thiruppa:vai which word refers to Krishna

(1) ma:ttra:rai
(2) valla:nai
(3) Ma:yanai


Posted On : 17-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : 'Vala:nai' in pa:suram 15th of Thiruppa:vai refers to ____________

(1) Kamsa
(2) Cha:nura
(3) Kuvalaiyapi:da
(4) Mushtika


Posted On : 16-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : In pa:suram 15th of Thiruppa:vai what does 'na:ne dhaan a:yiduga' mean implicitly - check the most apt one as implied in the pa:suram

(1) As a vaishnavite devotee, one should not argue with other devotees even if the other devotee is at fault
(2) A vaishnavite devotee should argue with other devotees if they are wrong
(3) A Vaishnavite devotee should always be right


Posted On : 15-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Pa:suram 15th of Thiruppa:vai is the last verse in which awakening of Gopis happens. True/False


Posted On : 14-01-2024



ANSWER : True




Question : In the 15th pa:suram there is explicitly direct conversation between Gopi inside avd Andaln outside. True or False


Posted On : 13-01-2024



ANSWER : True




Question : In the 15th Pa:suram how does Andal address the Gopi sleeping inside

(1) Nanga:i
(2) Valla:nai
(3) Ilangkiliye:
(4) Na:vudaiya:i


Posted On : 12-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : Identify the pa:suram
Hint: Valla:nai



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Posted On : 11-01-2024



ANSWER : Elle Ilangkiliye: 915th pa:suram)




Question : In pa:suram 14th of Thiruppa:vai, the terms used to refer to Krishna/Narayana

(1) Na:vudaiya:i
(2) Tadakkaiyan
(3) Pangaiyak KaNNa:nai
(4) veN pal thavatthavar


Posted On : 10-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (2,3)




Question : Match the following
1) Dura:tma 2) Maha:tma
a) Has one thing in mind, says one thing and does another thing
b) What the mind thinks, that will be spoken and the same done in action as well


Posted On : 09-01-2024



ANSWER : 1 - a
2 - b




Question : What are the terms used by A:ndal to refer to the sleeping Go:pi in 14th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai

(1) va:i pe:sum nanga:i
(2) na:vudaya:i
(3) na:Na:da:i
(4) pangayak KaNNa:nai


Posted On : 08-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (1,2,3)




Question : In pa:suram 14 or thiruppa:vai Andal mentions that Red lotus flowers (cengazhuni:r) have blossomed and water lily flowers (a:mbal) have closed to indicate dawn to the Gopi sleeping inside. Where (which place) does she say that these flowers have done so (in the pa:suram) in order to convince her

(1) Everywhere in Go:kulam
(2) In the farm near the Go:pi's house
(3) In the guarded secure gardens
(4) In the pool in the Go:pi's own backyard


Posted On : 07-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (4) // "ungaL puzhakkadai" tho:ttatthu ...




Question : In pa:suram 14 of Thiruppa:vai Andal says that _____ flowers have blossomed and ______________ flowers have closed

Red lotus flowers (cengazhuni:r) , Water Lilly flowers (a:mbal)


Posted On : 06-01-2024



ANSWER : In pa:suram 14 of Thiruppa:vai Andal says that Red lotus flowers (cengazhuni:r) have blossomed and Water Lilly flowers have closed




Question : Andal says these are the indications of dawn in the 14th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai

(1) sengazhi ni:r va:i negizhnthu
(2) a:mbal va:i ku:mbinaka:N
(3) veNpal thavatthavar thangaL thirukoyil sangidiva:n pokinRa:r/pothantha:r
(4) All of the above


Posted On : 05-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (4)




Question : In the 14th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai, Andal wakes up the gopi who promised to lead them and who had committed to waking up first and waking everyone else up - True/False


Posted On : 04-01-2024



ANSWER : True




Question : WHat does 'po:darik kannina:i' in pa:suram 13 of Thiruppa:vai mean? Check all that applies

(1) Gopi with eyes as beautiful as a flower and deer
(2) Gopi with eyes as beautiful as the bee on top of the flower
(3) Gopi with the eyes as beautiful in competition with the lotus flower (Your eyes are like enemies fighting the beauty of a flower)
(4) Gopi with eyes as beautiful as a wandering deer
(5) All of the above


Posted On : 03-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (5). The word ari means deer, enemy and honey bee. Podhu can also mean wandering and the default meaning is flower. Based on this combination different meanings can be interpreted.




Question : Match the incident / vRdda:ntam mentioned in the Thiruppa:vai line with where it is present /refers to
Each answer carries 1 point in this question

(1) pa:rkadalil paiyath thuyindra paraman adi
(2) pe:mulai Nanjundu
(3) kallach chagadam
(4) Ma:va:i piLanda:nai
(5) vellatthu aravil thuyil amarntha vitthinai
(6) Mallarai ma:ttiya
(7) ku:tratthin va:ivi:zhntha kumbhakarananaiyum
(8) tenilangaik ko:ma:nai chetra manathukku inya:nai
(9) polla:arakkanai killi kaLaintha:nai
(10) puLLin va:i kInda:nai

Where it is present or refers to
(a) Srimad Bha:gavatam / Mahabha:ratha
(b) Sri Ra:ma:yanam
(c) Pa:nchara:tra (Vyu:ha vRdda:nta).


Posted On : 02-01-2024



ANSWER : (1) pa:rkadalil paiyath thuyindra paraman adi - (c)
(2) pe:mulai Nanjundu - (a)
(3) kallach chagadam - (a)
(4) Ma:va:i piLanda:nai - (a)
(5) vellatthu aravil thuyil amarntha vitthinai - (c)
(6) Mallarai ma:ttiya - (a)
(7) ku:tratthin va:ivi:zhntha kumbhakarananaiyum - (b)
(8) tenilangaik ko:ma:nai chetra manathukku inya:nai - (b)
(9) polla:arakkanai killi kaLaintha:nai - (b)
(10) puLLin va:i kInda:nai - (a)




Question : In pa:suram 13 of Thiruppa:vai what are some of the indications that Andal gives that it is indeed morning to the Go:pi sleeping inside

(1) piLLaikaL ella:rum pa:vai kaLam pukka:r
(2) veLLi ezhuntu vya:zhan urangitru
(3) puLLum silambina ka:N
(4) All of the above


Posted On : 01-01-2024



ANSWER : Ans (4)




Question : In pa:suram 13 of Thiruppa:vai by what name does the Andal refer to the sleeping Go:pi

(1) pe:ipenne:
(2) penpilla:i
(3) po:dari kannina:i
(4) ko:dukalamaudaiya pa:va:i


Posted On : 31-12-2023



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : 'piLLin va:i ki:nda:nai' is pa:suram 13 of Thiruppa:vai . Here pullu refers to who?

(1) Baka:sura
(2) Arishta:sura
(3) Pu:tana
(4) Garuda


Posted On : 30-12-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : 'Polla: Arakkanai' in Thiruppa:vai refers to which asura:?

(1) Kamsa
(2) Baka:sura
(3) Ravana
(4) Kumbhakarana


Posted On : 29-12-2023



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : In ______ verse of Thiruppa:vai the cowherd (associated with the go:pi being woken up) performs his duties of milching the cow perfectly and in this verse _____ the cowherd (brother of the Gopi being woken up) forgets all his duty in the service to God

Fill up the blank with the appropriate verse number - 10/11/12/13


Posted On : 28-12-2023



ANSWER : In 11 verse of Thiruppa:vai the cowherd (associated with the go:pi being woken up) performs his duties of milching the cow perfectly and in this verse 12 the cowherd (brother of the Gopi being woken up) forgets all his duty in the service to God




Question : In pa:suram 12 of Thruppa:vai, manathukku inya:nai refers to

(1) Sri Krishna
(2) Ravana
(3) Sri Rama
(4) Va:mana


Posted On : 27-12-2023



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : In pa:suram 12 of Thiruppa:vai, the brother of the gopi whom andal is trying to wake up is referred to as 'Narselvan' bcos

(1) He is always doing service to Krishna
(2) He does all his swadharma like milching cows perfectly
(3) He is from the warrior class who goes to the enemies place and fights with them


Posted On : 26-12-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : In pa:suram 12 of Thiruppa:vai who does A:ndal wake up

(1) Manathukku iniya:nai
(2) Ten ilangai Ko:man
(3) Narselvan thanga:i
(4) A:tra ananthaludaiya:i


Posted On : 25-12-2023



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : In which pa:suram of thiruppa:vai does Andal wake up 'Narselvan thanga:i'


Posted On : 24-12-2023



ANSWER : In pa:suram 12 - Kanaithilang katrerumai




Question : In pa:suram 11 of Thiruppa:vai 'mughil vannan' refers to

(1) The cowherd who milches cow
(2) The Lord whose complexion matches that of the dark cloud
(3) The gopi who is sleeping inside
(4) Nandago:pa


Posted On : 23-12-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Which are the terms used to dentoe the Gopi in the pa:suram 11

(1) Ko:valar tham porkodiye:
(2) Putraravalgul punamayie:
(3) mughil vannan
(4) selvap penda:tti


Posted On : 22-12-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1,2,4)




Question : In pa:suram 11 - 'cetra:r thiral azhiya cendru ceruch cheyyum' indicates which veera lakshanam of the warriors int he place where Gopi is?

1) Adhama 2) Madhyama 3) Utthama


Posted On : 21-12-2023



ANSWER : Ans (3) - The warrious fromt he Gopi's place go to the place of enemies and fight with them.




Question : Match the word (warrior qualities) and meaning

1) adhama veera lakshanam a) When enemies attack at their place , then only fighting with them
2) madhyama veera lakshanam b) Goes to the enemies place, themselves and fights with them
3) uttama veera lakshanam c) When enemies attack at a place, surrendering to them instead of fighting them


Posted On : 19-12-2023



ANSWER : Match the word (warrior qualities) and meaning

1) adhama veera lakshanam c) When enemies attack at a place, surrendering to them instead of fighting them
2) madhyama veera lakshanam a) When enemies attack at their place , then only fighting with them
3) uttama veera lakshanam b) Goes to the enemies place, themselves and fights with them




Question : In which pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai does Andal address the Go:pi as "a:tra anantha ludaiya:i ! arunkalame:!"


Posted On : 18-12-2023



ANSWER : 10th Pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai




Question : Andal Amma thiruvadigale Saranam

We will start with Thirppavai pa:suram from where we left last year.
Identify the pa:suram from this image

Hint: milching the many calves. Though the cows are only in the age of calves with Krishnas touch they become milching cows.
Kutramillada kovalar tham porkodiye !

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Posted On : 17-12-2023



ANSWER : Katruk karavai kanangal (the 11th pa:suram)

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Question : In the 10th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai 'no:tru chuvarkam' Andal tells the go:pi sleeping inside if indeed _____________ lost to you in battle of sleeping and gave his sleep to you. Whose name did she mention?


Posted On : 31-01-2023



ANSWER : Kumbakarna




Question : In the 10th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai 'no:tru chuvarkam' what does na:trath thuzha:i mudi mean?

(1) Fragrant vaijaiyanthi garland (around His neck)
(2) Fragrant divine Tulasi (around His head)
(3) Fragrant garland (around His neck)


Posted On : 30-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Match the names and the meanings

(1) Ma:ma:yan (a) Lord of Vaikunta
(2) Vaikuntan (b) God for Nithyasuris and all beings
(3) De:va:di De:van (c) One whose actions are surprising and beyond our imagination (unfathomable capablities)


Posted On : 29-01-2023



ANSWER : 1) Ma:ma:yan (c) One whose actions are surprising and beyond our imagination (unfathomable capablities)
(2) Vaikuntan (a) Lord of Vaikunta
(3) De:va:di De:van (b) God for Nithyasuris and all beings




Question : The word Ma:dhavan means (IN pa:suram 9th of Thiruppa:vai)
(1) Consort of Sri Maha Lakshmi
(2) The one who makes others intoxicated with his music
(3) Son or descendant of Madhu


Posted On : 28-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : In the 9th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai which names of the perumal come?

(1) Ma:ma:yan
(2) Ma:dhavan
(3) De:vadi devan
(4) Vaikuntan


Posted On : 27-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1,2,4)




Question : Identify The pa:suram in Thiruppa:vai
Hint: Mami:r avalai ezhuppi:ro

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Posted On : 26-01-2023



ANSWER : Thumani Ma:datthu




Question : In the 8th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai 'Ki:zhva:nam' 'mallarai' refers to

(1) Kamsa
(2) Kuvalaiyapi:da
(3) Ma:laka:ra
(4) Chanu:ra Mushtika


Posted On : 25-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (4)




Question : In the 8th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai 'Ki:zhva:nam' Krishna is called as Ma:va:i pilanda:nai (He tore open the mouth of this Asura)- which Asura's does this refer to?

(1) Ke:si
(2) Baka:sura
(3) Vatsa:sura
(4) Vyo:masura


Posted On : 24-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : In the 7th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai what are the signs that Andal says to the Go:pika inside that indicates it is already dawn and time to wake up
(1) The A:nai Ca:ttan birds are talking to each other
(2) The sounds of the churning butter by the Go:pikas
(3) The white conch sounds from the temple of Hari
(4) The chanting sound of Hari nama by the Muni's and Yogi's


Posted On : 23-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1,2)




Question : In the 7th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai 'Ki:chu Ki:chu' a name of Krishna is mentioned which means the one who killed the Horse demon. What is that name?


Posted On : 22-01-2023



ANSWER : Kesavan




Question : Identify the pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai
(Hint: matthina:l o:sai paduttha)

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Posted On : 21-01-2023



ANSWER : Ki:su Ki:su endru
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Question : In the 7th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai 'a:nai cha:ttan' refers to what
(1) A type of bird
(2) The gopika sleeping inside
(3) The yogis and munis
(4) An animal


Posted On : 19-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Identify the Pa:suram from Thiruppavai
Hint: panda:r virali

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Posted On : 18-01-2023



ANSWER : Undu madakalitran




Question : WHich asura(s) killed by Krishna are mentioned in the 6th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai (pullin silambinaka:N)
(1) Pu:tana
(2) Sakata:sura
(3) Trina:varta
(4) Vatsa:sura


Posted On : 17-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1,2)




Question : In the 6th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai which is pullaraiyan koyil
(1) Garuda's swami Narayana's temple
(2) Garuda's temple
(3) Hanuman temple


Posted On : 16-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : In the 5th pa:suram "ma:yanai mannu" of Thiruppa:vai. "po:ya pizhaiyum pugu tharuva:n ninranavum thi:yinil thu:sa:gum" means (Check all that apply)
(1) All the pa:pa:'s done before knowingly or unknowingly will be nullfied
(2) All the pa:pa:'s done unknowingly in future will be nullified
(3) All the punya::'s done before will be nullfied
(4) All the punya:'s done in future will be nullified


Posted On : 15-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1,2)




Question : Which river is referred to as 'thu:ya peruni:r" and why? Checkk all that apply
(1) Yamuna, because she gave way to Vasudeva when he carried Krishna across to Gokula
(2) Godhavari, because she did not tell the wherabouts of Sita to Rama when Ravana carried Sita
(3) Yamuna, because Krishna played in her waters and gargled his mouth in it


Posted On : 14-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1) & (3)




Question : Check all the incidents that happened in Mathura (ma:yanai mannu vadamadurai)
(1) Krishna was born
(2) Vamana did penance in Mathura
(3) Shatrughna killed Lavanasura in Mathura
(4) All of the above


Posted On : 13-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (4)




Question : In the 5th pa:suram of Thirppa:vai , which name comes, whose meaning is - the one who was tied around his stomach with a rope (by Yashoda)


Posted On : 12-01-2023



ANSWER : Damo:dara




Question : In the fourth pa:suram of Thiruppavai, there is a reference to a Vibhava:ta:ra? Which one is that?

(1) Rama
(2) Vamana
(3) Kurma
(4) Narasimha


Posted On : 11-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1) - sa:rngam udaitha saramazhai (reference to Rama killing the demons)




Question : In the 4th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai , Andal mentions Sa:rnga because

(1) She tells Varuna to pour so much so that all evil is destroyed
(2) She tells Varuna To pour in abundance to help everything flourish
(3) She wants Varuna to pour so much that the chakra shines brightly with happiness


Posted On : 10-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Which name of perumal comes in the 4th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai (a:zhimazhai)?

(1) Padmana:bha
(2) Rangana:tha
(3) Vatapatrasa:yi
(4) Vaikuntha Na:tha:


Posted On : 09-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1) Padmanabha




Question : Name all the instruments/weapons of Perumal that come in the 4th pa:suram (A:zhi mazhai kanna).


Posted On : 08-01-2023



ANSWER : Aazhi (Discus - Chakra), Valamburi (Conchshell - pa:nchajanya), Sa:rnga (Bow)




Question : In the 4th pa:suram of Thiruppavai, 'A:zhimazhai kanna' aazhi means (check all that apply)

(1) Depth
(2) Ocean
(3) Discuss (Chakra)
(4) Conch shell (Shankha)


Posted On : 07-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2,3)




Question : In the fourth pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai, 'mazhaik kanna' refers to which Devata

(1) Indra
(2) Varuna
(3) Agni
(4) Va:yu


Posted On : 06-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : In the third pa:suram Andal says "thingal mumma:ri peidu". WHat does it mean (check whichever is most appropriate)

(1) To rain thrice every month
(2) To rain thrice every month such that its 9 days of sunshine followed by one day of rain and repeating that cycle
(3) Three different types of rain in a month - light rain, heavy rain and ice rain


Posted On : 05-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Match the pa:suram with the name of the Lord that is present in the pa:suram


(1) Ma:rgazhit thingal (a) Yamunait thuraivan
(2) Vaiyatthu Va:zhvi:rga:L (b) Uttaman
(3) O:ngi ulagalanda (c) U:zhi mudhalvan
(4) A:zhi mazhai (d) Narayanan
(5) Ma:yanai (e) Paraman


Posted On : 04-01-2023



ANSWER : Match the pa:suram with the name of the Lord that is present in the pa:suram

(1) Ma:rgazhit thingal (d) Narayanan
(2) Vaiyatthu Va:zhvi:rga:L (e) paraman
(3) O:ngi ulagalanda (b) Uttaman
(4) A:zhi mazhai (c) U:zhi mudhalvan
(5) Ma:yanai (a) Yamunait thuraivan




Question : Which form of the Lord is mentioned in the third pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai (O:ngi Ulagalanda)

(1) Para (2) Vyu:ha 3) Antarya:mi 4) Vibhava 5) Archa


Posted On : 03-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (4) - Vibhava - Trivikrama




Question : In the pa:suram Vaiyatthu Va:zhvi:rga:L what does 'seiyya:dana seiyyo:m' mean?

(1) We will do whatever is right
(2) We will not do what our parents dont like
(3) We will not do anything that our elders have not done
(4) We will do whatever we like


Posted On : 02-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : In the pa:suram vaiyatthu va:zvi:rga:L of Thiruppavai what are some of things that Andal says (Check all that applies)

(1) We will not eat ghee
(2) We will not apply collorium to the eyes
(3) We will not take milk
(4) We will take bath early in the morning
(5) We will not adorn our hair with flowers


Posted On : 01-01-2023



ANSWER : Ans (1,2,3,4,5)




Question : Mention the form of Narayana in the following pa:surams
(1) Para (2) Vyu:ha 3) Antarya:mi 4) Vibhava 5) Archa

A) Margazhith thingal
B) Vaiyatthu Va:zhvi:rga:L


Posted On : 31-12-2022



ANSWER : A) - 1 (Narayana in Vaikunta)
B) - 2 (pa:rkadalul paiyath thuyindra - Narayana in Ksheera:bdi)




Question : In Thiruppa:vai pa:suram "margazhit thingal" what qualification does Andal say one needs to follow the vratam (no:nbu)

(1) Anyone who desires can participate
(2) One who followed all rules prescribed
(3) One who has done a lot of punya


Posted On : 30-12-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)
po:dhuvi:r po:dhumino: (Anyoen with desire can join the no:nbu)




Question : In ma:rgazhit thingaL ' pa:suram (Thirupavai) kadir & madiyam means

(1) Sun
(2) Moon
(3) Lotus
(4) Gold


Posted On : 29-12-2022



ANSWER : Kadir - Sun (Option 1) Madiyam - Moon (Option 2)




Question : Why is Nandago:pa referred to as kodunthozhilan

1) His love for Krishna makes Nandagopa the soft person into the one who kill even ants under Krishnas cradle because Nandagopa wants to protect Krishna
2) Nandagopa is a very harsh cruel person
3) Nandago:pa is a hard task master
4) Nandago:pa is soft and pampers Krishna all the time.


Posted On : 28-12-2022



ANSWER :



Note : Ans (1)



Question : In the pa:suram "ma:rgazhit thingal" who is referred to as the means (upa:yam) to attain the goal i.e Lord Narayana Himself? (Select only one )

(1) Narayana
(2) Yashoda
(3) Nandagopala
(4) Go:pika:'s


Posted On : 27-12-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1) 'Na:rayanane: '




Question : In the pa:suram "ma:rgazhi thingal" who is referred to as Acharya and who is referred to as mantra?


Posted On : 26-12-2022



ANSWER : Nandagopala - Acharya
Yashoda - Mantra




Question : Identify the Thiruppavai paasuram
Hint: pe:imulai nanjundu, kaLLach sakaTam, munivargalum yogigalum , veLLatthu aravil

Courtesy: KrishnaForToday, Courtesy : Keshavji artist



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Posted On : 25-12-2022



ANSWER : puLLum silambinaka:N




Question : Andal considered _______________ place as Go:kula, the girls present in that place as Go:pika:s , _____________ as Nandago:pa's house and _____________ Lord as Krishna Himself and did her Thiruppa:vai vratam.


Posted On : 24-12-2022



ANSWER : Andal considered Srivilliputtu:r as Go:kula, the girls present in that place as Go:pika:s , the temple at Srivilliputtu:r (Vataptrasa:yi's temple) as Nandago:pa's house and Vatapatrasayi: Lord as Krishna Himself and did her Thiruppa:vai vratam.




Question : Who is known as Thiruppa:vai ji:yar?


Posted On : 23-12-2022



ANSWER : Swami Ramanuja/Emperumanar/Ethiraja




Question : Match the azhvar's devotion type with devotion of Rama's brothers

(1) All Azhva:rs except Peria:zhva:r, Andal, Madhurakavi (a) Shatrughna (Service to Bha:gvatha:)
(2) Peria:zhva:r (b) Lakshmana (Wanted to be with Rama and do service to Rama/ Bhagavan)
(3) A:da:L, Madhurakavi Azhvar (c) Bharata (Wanted good things to come to Rama / Bhagavan)


Posted On : 22-12-2022



ANSWER : (1) All Azhva:rs except Peria:zhva:r, Andal, Madhurakavi (b) Lakshmana (Wanted to be with Rama and do service to Rama/ Bhagavan)
(2) Peria:zhva:r (c) Bharata (Wanted good things to come to Rama / Bhagavan)
(3) A:nda:L, Madhurakavi Azhvar (a) Shatrughna (Service to Bha:gvatha:) (Andal service to Periazhvar, Madhurakavi service to Satakopa)




Question : In the salutation verse 'anna vayal puduvai a:nda:L' for A:nda:L in Thiruppavai which Lords name comes - the one who Andal places the garland taken from her.

(1) Krishna
(2) Lord Ranganatha
(3) Lord Rangamannar
(4) Lord Parthasarathy


Posted On : 21-12-2022



ANSWER : Ans (2) Lord Ranganatha.




Question : The salutation verse 'Anna vayal puduvai a:nda:L' and 'su:dik kuduttha sudarkodiye:' for A:nda:L in Thiruppavai has been composed by _________?


Posted On : 19-12-2022



ANSWER : Pundar:ka:ksha (Swa:mi Uyyakonda:r) - (Disciple of Swami Na:thamuni)




Question : In the Harivamsa Purana it talks about Ni:la devi (who is porobaby referred to as Nappinnai ). It is said in Mithila kingdom Nila's father Kumbhaka also the brother of Yashoda lived with his wife ________ . Nappinnai also had the brother by the name _____________. It is said that Krishna killed 7 bulls and married Nila (This is present in Harivamsa purana)


Posted On : 18-12-2022



ANSWER : Dharmada (Nappinnai's mother)
Sri Dha:ma (Nappinnai's brother)




Question : Neela Devi appeared as __________
(1) Radha
(2) Nappinnai
(3) Sri Dha:ma
(4) Rukmini


Posted On : 17-12-2022



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : Happy Dhanur ma:sam !!!
WHo composed the salutation verse "ni:La: thungassthanagiri .. "


Posted On : 16-12-2022



ANSWER : Swami Parasara Bhattar




Question : "Important points mentioned in 28th pa:suram of thiruppa:vai. Match them with their implied meanings.
(1) karavaigal pin chendru (a) The relatiosnhip of ji:va:tma and parama:tma is eternal
(2) ari vondrum illada a:ikulatthu (b) Forgive us for our past sins and mistakes
(3) kurai ondrum illa:da (c) We have not done any worthwhile actions
(4) urave:l ingu namakku inga ozhikka ozhiya:du (d) We are simple people with no status
(5) si:ri arula:de: (e) Grant us our hearts desire (meaning purusha:rtha:)
(6) iraiva: ni ta:ra:i parai (f) Lord with perfect attributes"


Posted On : 19-02-2022



ANSWER : "Important points mentioned in 28th pa:suram of thiruppa:vai. Match them with their implied meanings.
(1) karavaigal pin chendru (c) We have not done any worthwhile actions
(2) ari vondrum illada a:ikulatthu (d) We are simple people with no status
(3) kurai ondrum illa:da (f) Lord with perfect attributes
(4) urave:l ingu namakku inga ozhikka ozhiya:du (a) The relatiosnhip of ji:va:tma and parama:tma is eternal
(5) si:ri arula:de: (b) Forgive us for our past sins and mistakes
(6) iraiva: ni ta:ra:i parai (e) Grant us our hearts desire (meaning purusha:rtha:)"




Question : The 28th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai (karavaigal) refers to this main concept
(1) That the Lord Himself is the means to attain Him
(2) That the Lord is the goal to be attained
(3) Bhakti, Gyana, Karma yoga needs to be followed.


Posted On : 18-02-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : In the 28th pa:suram ""karavaigal"" what attirbute of the Lord does the name Govinda mainly indicate
(1) His accessibility (soulabhyam)
(2) Paratvam


Posted On : 17-02-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : In the 28th pa:suram ""karavaigal"" Andal tells Krishna not to get angry for having called him by other names than Govinda. What other names does she refer to
(1) Narayana
(2) Vishnu
(3) Padmanabha
(4) De:va:di De:va


Posted On : 16-02-2022



ANSWER : "Ans (1), (3), (4)
//Bonus points on answering 3,4"




Question : In the 28th pa:suram ""karvaigal""what does ""kurai ondrum illada go:vinda"" mean?
(1) O govinda our saviour
(2) O govinda our protector
(3) O govinda the one who is faultless/without blemsihes


Posted On : 15-02-2022



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : In the 28th pa:suram ""karavaigal"" what does Andal tell Krishna about their sambandam with Him? (""undano:du urave:l namakku inga ozhikka ozhiya:dadu"") - check the one that is most apt
(1) Our relationship with you can never be broken Krishna. Its eternal
(2) Our relationship with you is just like Gopi and Krishna
(3) Our relationship with you is to just fulfill our nonbu


Posted On : 14-02-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : In 28th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai (karavaigaL), what does Andal say when Krishna asks you dont have any punyam from karma, gyaana, bhakti?
"unthannai piravi perumthanai puNiyam ya:mudaiyo:m" - check all that apply
(1) O lord when you are born amongst us - isnt that our puNiyam
(2) O lord when we have you amidst us where we feed you food and milk - isnt that our puNiyam
(3) O lord when you have given us parai - isnt that our puNiyam
(4) O lord when you have woken up for us - isnt that our puNiyam


Posted On : 13-02-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1,2)




Question : In the 28th pa:suram ""karavaigal"" the go:pika's tell Krishna (check all that apply)
(1) O Krishna we are just very simple people following the cows giving milk and do not do karma, gyana, bhakti yoga
(2) Even in the forest that we go we just eat and not actually look after the cows.
(3) WE do not have any learning whatsoever


Posted On : 12-02-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1,2,3)
(1) O Krishna we are just very simple people following the cows giving milk and do not do karma, gyana, bhakti yoga (karavaigal pin chendru)
(2) Even in the forest that we go we just eat and not actually look after the cows. (ka:nam sernthunbo:m)
(3) WE do not have any learning whatsoever"" (arivondrum illada a:ikulatthu)




Question : Identify the pa:suram (Thiruppa:vai) in the picture



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Posted On : 11-02-2022



ANSWER : Karavaigal pin chendru (Pa:suram 28)




Question : WHat is the sweet dish that Andal refers to in Pa:suram 27 of Thiruppa:vai (ku:da:rai vellum)
(1) RIce cooked in milk and dripping with ghee
(2) Sweet made out of rice flour and ghee
(3) Laddu


Posted On : 10-02-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : After getting the parai and singing about His divine self what does Andal ask for in pa:suram 27th (ku:da:rai vellum) from Krishna
(1) Ornaments
(2) Clothes worn by Krishna
(3) People who sing palla:ndu
(4) Flag


Posted On : 09-02-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1,2)




Question : Match the instrument and its meaning
(1) chu:dagame: (a) Earrings
(2) tho:de (b) Ornament for upper part of ears
(3) tho:L valaiye: (c) Ornament for legs
(4) sevi pu:ve: (d) Ornaments for shoulders
(5) padagam (e) Ornaments for arms


Posted On : 08-02-2022



ANSWER : "Match the instrument and its meaning
(1) chu:dagame: (e) Ornaments for arms
(2) tho:de (a) Earrings
(3) tho:L valaiye: (d) Ornaments for shoulders
(4) sevi pu:ve: (b) Ornament for upper part of ears
(5) padagam (c) Ornament for legs"




Question : What does chu:dagame:, thOLvaLaiye:, thode:, sevi pu:ve, padagame: refer to
(1) Sweets
(2) Ornaments
(3) Flowers
(4) Instruments


Posted On : 07-02-2022



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : What name does Godha devi use to address Krishna in pa:Suram 27 of Thiruppa:vai
(1) Govinda
(2) Narayana
(3) Damodara
(4) Krishna


Posted On : 06-02-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Identify the thirupa:vai pa:suram in the picture.



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Posted On : 05-02-2022



ANSWER : ku:da:rai vellum (27th pa:suram)




Question : In Thiruppa:vai pa:suram 26 (ma:le: maNivaNNa), what does Krishna give Andal and the gopi's for their demands
Choose from these and match it appropriately - Pa:nchajanya, Peria:zhva:r. Nappinnai, flag with garudan on, flag with hanuman on, uththiriyam (cloth tied on hip), Ananta:zhva:n)
(1) People who can sing palla:ndu _______________
(2) Beauitful lamp ___________________
(3) Flag ______________
(4) Canopy (to cover their head some cloth) _______________


Posted On : 04-02-2022



ANSWER : In Thiruppa:vai pa:suram 26 (ma:le: maNivaNNa), what does Krishna give Andal and the gopi's for their demands
Choose from these and match it appropriately - Pa:nchajanya, Peria:zhva:r. Nappinnai, flag with garudan on, flag with hanuman on, uththiriyam (cloth tied on hip), Ananta:zhva:n)
(1) People who can sing palla:ndu Peria:zhva:r
(2) Beauitful lamp Nappinai
(3) Flag flag with Garuda on it
(4) Canopy (to cover their head some cloth) utthiriya, (cloth tied on Krishnas hips)




Question : In pa:suram 26 Thiruppavai - match following and meaning

(1) Drums (a) kodi
(2) People who can sing palla:ndu (b) palla:ndu isaipa:re:
(3) Beauitful lamp (c) parai
(4) Flag (d) vida:nam
(5) Canopy (to cover their head some cloth) (e) ko:la vilakke:


Posted On : 03-02-2022



ANSWER : In pa:suram 26 Thiruppavai - match following and meaning

(1) Drums (c) parai
(2) People who can sing palla:ndu (b) palla:ndu isaipa:re:
(3) Beauitful lamp (e) ko:la vilakke:
(4) Flag (a) kodi
(5) Canopy (to cover their head some cloth) (d) vida:nam




Question : Andal asks for the following items from Krishna for her vrata? Check all those that apply
(1) Pan:nchajanya, conch
(2) Big drums
(3) People who can sing palla:ndu
(4) Beauitful lamp
(5) Flag
(6) Canopy (to cover their head some cloth)


Posted On : 02-02-2022



ANSWER : Ans - All 6 (1,2,3,4,5,6)




Question : What is the milk white object referred to in pa:Suram 26 of Thiruppa:vai (ma:le: manivanna)?


Posted On : 01-02-2022



ANSWER : The conch Pa:nchjanya




Question : In Thiruppa:vai pa:suram 26 (ma:le: maNivaNNa), Krishna asks where is the proof (prama:Na) for your vratam. Andal replies
(1) WE just follow what our elders said/followed. It should be accepted.
(2) They quote prama:Nam from scriptures
(3) They quote prama:Nam from pura:Na:'s


Posted On : 31-01-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1) - me:laiya:r seivana




Question : The address ""ma:le:"" in thiruppa:vai pa:suram 26 means
(1) The one whose love for His devotees is immeasurable/Love incarnate
(2) Lord of illusions
(3) The king of cowhers
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 30-01-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Identify the Thiruppa:vai pa:suram depicted in the picture?



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Posted On : 29-01-2022



ANSWER : Thirupa:vai pa:suram 26 (ma:le maNivaNNa:)




Question : In pa:suram 25 of Thirupa:vai (Orutthi magana:i) Andal says in whose stomach (vayitril) does the Lord stand as a raging fire?


Posted On : 28-01-2022



ANSWER : Kamsa




Question : Identify the Thirupa:vai pa:suram depicted in the picture
Image credit given in answer section (www.radhekrishnasatsangam.com)



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Posted On : 27-01-2022



ANSWER : "Orutthi magana:i (Thirupa:vai pa:suram 25)
Image Credit: www.radhekrishnasatsangam.com from http://gayasrikrishna.blogspot.com/2011/03/"




Question : In 25th pa:suram of thiruppa:vai which refers to Yashoda and which one refers to Devaki?
1) Orutthi magana:i pirandu
(2) Orutthi magana:i olitthu valara


Posted On : 26-01-2022



ANSWER : In 25th pa:suram of thiruppa:vai which refers to Yashoda and which one refers to Devaki?
1) Orutthi magana:i pirandu - Devaki
(2) Orutthi magana:i olitthu valara - Yashoda




Question : Match the meaning and word
(1) adi po:tri (a) Your glories be forever
(2) tiRal po:tri (b) Your lotus feet (while kicking & throwing the calf-demon ) be there forever
(3) pugazh po:tri (c) Your divine qualities be forever
(4) kazhal po:tri (d) Your divine feet ( that measured the universe) be forever
(5) guNam po:tri (e) Your spear be there forever
(6) ve:l po:tri (f) Your prowess/strength be forever


Posted On : 25-01-2022



ANSWER : Match the meaning and word
(1) adi po:tri (d) Your divine feet ( that measured the universe) be forever
(2) tiRal po:tri (f) Your prowess/strength be forever
(3) pugazh po:tri (a) Your glories be forever
(4) kazhal po:tri (b) Your lotus feet (while kicking & throwing the calf-demon ) be there forever
(5) guNam po:tri (c) Your divine qualities be forever
(6) ve:l po:tri (e) Your spear be there forever




Question : Which of these comes in the pa:suram 24 of thiruppa:vai? Check all those that apply
(1) adi po:tri
(2) tiRal po:tri
(3) pugazh po:tri
(4) kazhal po:tri
(5) guNam po:tri
(6) ve:l po:tri


Posted On : 24-01-2022



ANSWER : All 6
Ans (1,2,3,4,5,6)




Question : "kundru kudaya:i edutha:i" in pa:suram 24 of thiruppa:vai refers to which incident in Krishna's life
(1) Lifting of Govardana Hill
(2) Brahma taking the cowherds and cow
(3) Ra:sa li:la
(4) Vastara:bharaNam


Posted On : 23-01-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Which are the asura:s mentioned in pondra sakatam udaitha:i in pa:suram 24 of thiruppa:vai
(1) Vatsa:sura
(2) Baka:sura
(3) Sakata:sura
(4) Agha:sura


Posted On : 22-01-2022



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : Which line refers to Rama avatara in pa:suram 24 of Thiruppa:vai
(1) sendrangu thennilangai setra:i
(2) pondra chakatam udaitha:i
(3) kandru kuNila: erintha:i
(4) kundru kudaiya:i edutha:i


Posted On : 21-01-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : "andru ivvulagam alanda:i" - this line in pa:suram 24 of Thiruppa:vai refers to which avatara:ra
(1) Rama
(2) Krishna
(3) Vamana/Trivikrama
(4) Parasurama


Posted On : 19-01-2022



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : Andal wants Krishna to hear about their requirements from where in pa:suram 23 of Thiruppa:vai)
(1) From his magnificient throne
(2) From inside His house in his inner chambers
(3) From Outside the gate of His house
(4) From the forest


Posted On : 18-01-2022



ANSWER : ANs (1)




Question : Andal talks about the gait of the Lord in pa:suram 23 (ma:ri malai) of Thiruppavai. The four gaits (chatur gatihi) that is used in comparison for the Lords gait are that of?


Posted On : 17-01-2022



ANSWER : Lion (simha) Male Elephant (mattha gaja), Bull (Rshabha), Tiger (vya:graha)




Question : Andal uses ____ to describe the complexion of Krishna in 23rd pa:suram of Thirupa:vai (ma:ri muzhainjil)
(1) Sky
(2) The waters of the ocean
(3) The violet flower (Ka:yam pu: in tamizh, anjana in sanskrit)


Posted On : 16-01-2022



ANSWER : Ans (3) - pu:vai poo vaNNa




Question : Which is the animal that Andal compares Krishna with in the pa:suram 23 (ma:ri mali muzhainjil)?


Posted On : 15-01-2022



ANSWER : Lion




Question : Which season is mentioned in the pa:suram 23 (ma:ri malai muzhainjil)?


Posted On : 14-01-2022



ANSWER : Monsoon




Question : (If you didnt see yesterdays question , dont see answer but submit your reply here, saying yesterdays answer. SUbmit todays answer as well.)
Identify the thiruppa:vai pa:suram in this picture
Credit : www.radhekrishnasatsangam.com



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Posted On : 13-01-2022



ANSWER : Thiruppa:vai pa:suram 23 (ma:ri malai muzhaninjil)
Image credit: www.radhekrishnasatsangam.com taken from http://gayasrikrishna.blogspot.com/2011/03/




Question : WHat are the different descriptions that Andal uses to describe Krishna's eyes in 22nd verse of Thiruppa:vai (AnganMa) - check all that apply
(1) Beautiful Red eyes
(2) Half bloomed lotus like kinkini's
(3) Glance is like a mixture of moon light and sun light
(4) Beautiful eyes


Posted On : 12-01-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1,2,3,4)
(1) Beautiful Red eyes - senkaN
(2) Half bloomed lotus like kinkini's - kinkini vaai cheida tha:marai pu:pole
(3) Glance is like a mixture of moon light and sun light - thingalum a:dityanum
(4) Beautiful eyes - ankaN




Question : Andal asks Krishna to look at them with His beautiful Lotus eyes in 22nd pa:suram (senkaN chiri chiride:)
(1) Asks Him to look at them , showering His grace by slowly (gradually) opening His eyes
(2) Asks Him to look at them, showeirng His grace with His eyes fully open immediately
(3) Asks Him to look at them , showering His grace with His eyes closed


Posted On : 11-01-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Andal in the 22nd pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai refers to kings who ruled vast lands and compared them to Gopikas implying ? (Check all that apply)
(1) Just as the kings have left their pride and ego we have also left our feminine ego, words of our elders and all our pleasures .
(2) Just as the kings conquered various lands we have also brought all your devotees and conquered their love
(3) Just as the kings have left their kingdom and come to you, we also have left everything and have come to take refuge in you


Posted On : 10-01-2022



ANSWER : Ans(1,3)




Question : In the 22nd pa:suram of Thiruppava:vai (angaNma: jna:laththarasar) Godha devi refers to kings who have ruled kingdoms. Which statements in the below are true from what Andal says about them?
(1) The kings who rule over vast lands thinking that they ruled over the earth
(2) Those kings gave up their pride, ego, swa:thanthriya (independence) and their kingdom
(3) They all came to Krishna and considered Him as their only refuge and stay close to Him


Posted On : 09-01-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1,2,3) All the three are true




Question : In the 21st pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai ( e:ttha kalangal) - the crux of the pa:suram says
Surrendering to ____ leads one to God
(1) Bha:gavatha:s
(2) A:cha:rya
(3) Bhagava:n
(4) Senses


Posted On : 08-01-2022



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : In the 21st pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai ( e:ttha kalangal) - ""a:trapadaitha:n magane:"" refers to Krishna as
(1) Son of Nandago:pa
(2) Son of Yasho:da
(3) Brother of Balarama


Posted On : 07-01-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : One of the meanings of the term seppam udaiya:i (20th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai) refers to the guNa a:rjavam in the Lord. Its meaning is
(1) According to His individual devotees nature, qualities (guNa), practices (aachaaram) the Lord comes to them
(2) being very powerful to defeat the enemies
(3) The one with a pure heart towards devotees


Posted On : 06-01-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : In the 20th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai (muppatthu mu:var) , Andal uses which words to address Krishna (Check all that apply)
(1) kaliye:
(2) Seppam udaiya:i
(3) thirual udaiya:i
(4) periya:i


Posted On : 05-01-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1,2,3)




Question : In which pa:suram (verse) of Thiruppa:vai does Andal say "" O Lord will you rush like lightning only to rescue the 33 crore devatas and not for girls like us who are always thinkign about you with devotion""


Posted On : 04-01-2022



ANSWER : Muppatthu mu:var (Pa:suram 20)




Question : Identify the pa:suram represented by this picture.

(1) Undu madakalitran
(2)elle ilankiliye:
(3) na:yakana:i



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Posted On : 03-01-2022



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : In the pa:suram 17 pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai (Ambarame:) match who represents what
(1) Nandagopala (a) Bha:gavatha:s
(2) Yashoda (b) Acharya
(3) Balarama (c) Ashta:kshari mantra


Posted On : 02-01-2022



ANSWER : In the pa:suram 17 pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai (Ambarame:) match who represents what
(1) Nandagopala (b) Acharya
(2) Yashoda (c) Ashta:kshari mantra
(3) Balarama (a) Bha:gavatha:s




Question : In the pa:suram 17 pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai (Ambarame:) who all does Godha devi call out to wake up?
(1) Krishna
(2) Nandagopa
(3) Balarama
(4) Yasho:da


Posted On : 01-01-2022



ANSWER : Ans (1,2,3,4)




Question : The word Nandagopa comes in which pa:surams of Thiruppa:vai(check all that apply)
1) 1
2) 16
3) 17
4) 18


Posted On : 31-12-2021



ANSWER : Ans (1,2,3,4)




Question : In today's pa:Suram (15th Thiruppa:vai) - valla:nai kondra:nai - who is the powerful elephant (valla:nai) that Krishna killed?


Posted On : 30-12-2021



ANSWER : Kuvalaiyapi:dam




Question : puLLin va:i ki:nda:nai (beginning of 13th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai) puL here refers to a bird. What bird is referred to here (Hint: its an asura)


Posted On : 29-12-2021



ANSWER : Baka:sura




Question : In today's pa:Suram of Thiruppa:vai (puLLin va:i) which two avataras are referred to?


Posted On : 28-12-2021



ANSWER : Rama and Krishna




Question : In today's pa:suram of Thiruppa:va:i ("kanaithilang") - "chinatthina:l then ilangai ko:ma:nai chetra manuthukku iniya:nai" WHo is then ilangai ko:man and who is manathukku iniya:n ?


Posted On : 27-12-2021



ANSWER : Then ilangai ko:man - The king of Lanka in South - Ravana
Manathukku iniya:n - Sri Rama (who won him - chetra)




Question : The 33 devas comprise of how many
_______ Adityas
_______ Rudras
________ Vasus
________ Ashwini Kumaras


Posted On : 26-12-2021



ANSWER : The 33 devas comrpise of
12 Adityas
11 Rudras
8 Vasus
2 Ashwini Kumaras




Question : Identify the pa:suram represented by this picture
(1) Ma:yanai
(2) O:ngi ulagalanda
(3) Ma:rgazhit thingaL



your image

Posted On : 25-12-2021



ANSWER : Ans (2)




Question : "Identify the pa:suram represented by this picture.

(1) Thu:maNi
(2) O:ngi ulagalanda
(3) vaiyatthu va:zhvi:rga:L"



your image

Posted On : 24-12-2021



ANSWER : Ans(1)




Question : Andal addresses Krishna as Nappinnai's ""un maNa:Lanai"" in which pa:suram's
(1) 18
(2) 19
(3) 20
(4) 21


Posted On : 23-12-2021



ANSWER : Ans (2,3) - 19,20




Question : In today's pa:suram (7th) of Thiruppavai, ki:su ki:su - the name of the Lord comes which indicates the one who killed a demon in Krishna Avatara. What is the name of the Lord? Which demon did he kill?


Posted On : 22-12-2021



ANSWER : Ke:sava is the name of the Lord. Kesi is the demon who came in the form of horse




Question : In today's pa:suram "puLLUm silambina ka:N" (6th Thiruppava pa:suram) who is referred to by the term "pe:i mulai"?


Posted On : 21-12-2021



ANSWER : The demoness Pu:tana




Question : In todays pa:suram A:zhi mazhaikanna (4th) there is a mention of a name of the Lord. Which name is it?


Posted On : 19-12-2021



ANSWER : Padmanabha




Question : In the 19th pa:suram of Thiruppavai (Kutthuvilakkeriya) gopis describe Nappinai with (check whatever applies)
(1) Wearig a bunch of flowers
(2) Having colloryum (kohl, kajal) in her eyes
(3) Wearing jingling bangles
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 18-12-2021



ANSWER : Ans (1,2)




Question : When the gopi's refer to the legs of the bed in 19th pa:suram of Thiruppavai - one explanation says that they refer the legs of the bed are made of tusks of ______ elephant?
(1) Gajendra
(2) Airavata
(3) Kuvalaya:pi:dam


Posted On : 17-12-2021



ANSWER : Ans (3)
Kuvalaiyapi:dam




Question : "Happy DHanurmasam
We will start from where we left last year for questions on Thiruppavai.
In the 19th Pa:suram of Thiruppavai, the gopi's say that Krishna is sleeping on whom?
(1) Napinnai
(2) Lakshmi devi
(3) Bhu:de:vi"


Posted On : 16-12-2021



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : In the 18th pa:suram, Nappinnai is described as holding a ball in one hand and Sri Krushna in the other. What does the ball represent
(1) The whole world with all its beings
(2) The Azhva:rs
(3) Acha:rya:s
(4) Parama:tma


Posted On : 03-02-2021



ANSWER : Ans (1) na:ram (ji:va:tma:s etc) in one hand and na:rayana: in the other hand




Question : In the 18th pa:suram (undu madakalitran) of thiruppavai this is one of the inner meanings conveyed
(1) Approach peruma:l and seek His blessings through tha:yar (mother)/Sri:
(2) Try to approach peruma:l through acharya
(3) Approach perumal through bha:gavata:s


Posted On : 02-02-2021



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : WHat signs of dawn are indicated in the 18th pa:suram of thiruppavai
(1) The hens crowing everywhere
(2) The cuckoos cooing sitting on the pandal (structure for creepers)
(3) Saints going to the temple
(4) Birds flyig to find and eat their prey


Posted On : 01-02-2021



ANSWER : Ans (1, 2)
vandu engum ko:zhi azhaitana ka:N
ma:dhavip pandal me:l kuyilinangal ku:vina ka:N




Question : In the 18th pa:suram of Thiruppavai (undu madakalitran) how do the gopikas address Nappinnai as
(1) Wife of Sri Krishna
(2) Yashoda's daugher in law
(3) Nandagopa's daugher in law
(4) Sita pira:tti


Posted On : 31-01-2021



ANSWER : Ans (3) //Nandagopalan marumagale:




Question : In the 17th pa:suram (ambarame: thanni:re' ) of Thiruppavai which avata:ram of the Lord is mentioned
(1) Va:mana
(2) Narasimha
(3) Rama
(4) Trivikrama


Posted On : 30-01-2021



ANSWER : Ans (4)




Question : In the 17th pa:suram of Thiruppavai who does Andal wake up first?
(1) Krushna
(2) Yasho:da
(3) Balara:ma
(4) Nandago:pa


Posted On : 29-01-2021



ANSWER : Ans (4)




Question : In the 17th pa:suram (ambarame: thanni:re' ) Balara:ma represents as a person with enormous strength of _____
(1) Jna:nam
(2) Bhuja balam (Shoulder strength)
(3) Pa:da balam (feet strength)


Posted On : 27-01-2021



ANSWER : Ans (1) Balarama will help us with experiencing parama:tma




Question : In the 17th pa:suram (ambarame: thanni:re' ) Nandago:pa represents _____, and Yasho:da represents ______
(1) Acharya (2) Mantra


Posted On : 26-01-2021



ANSWER : In the 17th pa:suram (ambarame: thanni:re' ) Nandago:pa represents Acharya, and Yasho:da represents Mantra




Question : In 'ambarame: thanni:re' pa:suram what do these indicate
(1) Ambarame: (clothes) (a) dha:rakam (life giving)
(2) Thanni:re: (water) (b) po:shakam (nurturing)(
3) so:re: (food) (c) bho:gyam (gives comfort)


Posted On : 25-01-2021



ANSWER : In 'ambarame: thanni:re' pa:suram what do these indicate
(1) Ambarame: (clothes) (c) bho:gyam (gives comfort)
(2) Thanni:re: (water) (a) dha:rakam (life giving)
(3) so:re: (food) (b) po:shakam (nurturing)




Question : Some of the inner meanings conveyed in the na:yakana:i nindra pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai
(1) One should aspire to attain parama:tma through ones guru. Hence Andal went to Nandagopans house to wake him up
(2) We should approach those who serve the Lord (bha:gavata:s) to show us the Lord . That is why Andal entreats both the guards in Nandago:pa's house
(3) No one can experience Parama:tma or get an acharya without a gyaani/bha:gavata's association. Hence Andal asks the doorkeeper to open Nandagopas house door even if he asked them to open it and go inside themselves.


Posted On : 24-01-2021



ANSWER : An (1,2,3)




Question : The Garuda dwaja (flag) sthamba in temple represent _____ that shows God to us


Posted On : 23-01-2021



ANSWER : Vedas




Question : How do the Gopikas distinguish the house of Krishna in Gokula as mentioned in pa:suram 16 of Thiruppavai
(1) Flag
(2) Its the biggest house
(3) Has a special compound


Posted On : 22-01-2021



ANSWER : Ans (1) kodi tho:ndrum




Question : In Na:yakana:i pa:suram in thiruppavai (16th) who does Nandagopa represent
(1) Parama:tma
(2) Bha:gavata
(3) A:cha:rya
(4) Guard of Krishna


Posted On : 19-01-2021



ANSWER : Ans (3)




Question : The Lord also killed Cha:nu:ra and Mushtika who represent ____ & ____ in us that the Lord can help remove


Posted On : 18-01-2021



ANSWER : The Lord also killed Cha:nu:ra and Mushtika who represent ka:mam & kro:dam in us that the Lord can help remove




Question : The tusks of elephant kuvalaiya:pi:dam represent ___ & ____ in us which can only be removed by the Lord.


Posted On : 17-01-2021



ANSWER : The tusks of elephant kuvalaiya:pi:dam represent ahamka:ram & mamaka:ram in us which can only be removed by the Lord.




Question : 'na:ne: dha:n a:yiduga' in 15h pa:suram talks about
(1) A Sri Vaishnava even if blamed for something that they did not do by another will accept it and move on.
(2) A Sri Vaishnava wont say harsh words to others
(3) A SriVaishnava cannot bear separation from other Sri Vaishnavas even for a kshanam (small amount of time)


Posted On : 16-01-2021



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : Who is the one that killed the val a:nai (val a:nai konra:nai) mentioned in 15th pa:suram?


Posted On : 15-01-2021



ANSWER : Lord Krishna




Question : 'val a:nai' mentioned in 15th pa:suram refers to ___?


Posted On : 13-01-2021



ANSWER : The elephant kuvalaiya:pi:dam




Question : In the 15th pa:suram some of the main inner points conveyed
(1) Srivaishnava lakshanam
(2) Bha:gavatha seshathavam is greater than bhagavath seshathvam
(3) Even if one bhagavatha is missing from goshti Sri Vaishnavas feel bad


Posted On : 12-01-2021



ANSWER : Ans (1,2,3)




Question : In pa:suram the Lord is described with the following (Check all that apply)
(1) Having lotus eyes
(2) Large handed
(3) Bearing the conch and disc


Posted On : 11-01-2021



ANSWER : All (1,2,3)
(1) Having lotus eyes (pangayak kaNNa:nai)
(2) Large handed - thadak kaiyan
(3) Bearing the conch and disc - sangodu chakkaram e:ndum




Question : The following things are mentioned indiating sunrise has taken place quite sometime back while waking up the gopika in Pa:Suram 14
(1) The lotus flowers have blossomed
(2) The Ambal flowers have closed down
(3) Sanyasis wearing brick colored clothes and with white teeth are in the temple to sound the conch


Posted On : 10-01-2021



ANSWER : All (1,2,3)




Question : In Pa:suram 14, ____ flower is said to blossom out on seeing sun and ____ flower closes itself on seeing the sun
CHoose appropriately
(1) lotus (2) A:mbal flower


Posted On : 09-01-2021



ANSWER : In Pa:suram 14, lotus flower is said to blossom out on seeing sun and a:mbal flower closes itself on seeing the sun




Question : In Pa:suram 14 of thiruppavai, Andal is waking up a gopika
(1) who promised that she will wake up first and wake up everyone the next day herself.
(2) who has extremely beautiful eyes
(3) whose brother is always with Krishnan
(4) who says let Krishnan do the 'no:nbu' for me rather than the other way.


Posted On : 08-01-2021



ANSWER : Ans (1)




Question : The beauty of the eyes of the Go:pika in 13th pa:suram refers to the following inner meaning(s)
(1) The devotees fear the obstacles in the path of their devotion to the lord and their eyes tremble like that of a deer
(2) The devotees serve the lotus feet of the Lord and rest on them like bees
(3) Just as the lotus continuously gazes at the sun the devotees keep looking at the Lord

Hint: Bhaktinivedana 2017 Dec


Posted On : 06-01-2021



ANSWER : All (1,2,3)




Question : With reference to polla arakkan (bad asura) in pa:Suram 'puLLin va: ki:Nda:nai, who is the nalla arakkan (or the good asura)?


Posted On : 05-01-2021



ANSWER : Vibhi:shaNa (Ravanas brother)




Question : Who is referred to by the term polla arakkan (bad asura)?
(1) Kumbakarna
(2) Kamsa
(3) Sishupala
(4) Ravana


Posted On : 04-01-2021



ANSWER : Ans (4)
Ravana. Rama, plucked the heads of the bad asura




Question : puLLinva: ki:nda:nai refers to which asura?
(1) Arishta:sura
(2) Baka:sura
(3) Vatsa:sura
(4) Trina:varta


Posted On : 03-01-2021



ANSWER : Ans (2)
puLLu means bird. The one who pulled apart the birds mouth. Baka:sura is the asura in the form of crane




Question : In puLLinva:i ki:nda:nai, which avata:ram(s) are referred to?
(1) Rama
(2) Krishna
(3) Vamana
(4) Narasimha


Posted On : 02-01-2021



ANSWER : Ans (1), (2)




Question : From today we will start with Thiruppavai series (From where we left last year). Please listen to swami's lectures either in Acharya app or Jetworld YouTube channel to answer these questions. Lectures are there both in English and in Telugu.

In this pa:suram, Godha de:vi wakes up a go:pika with very beautiful eyes as po:dharikkaNNina:i. Name the pa:suram


Posted On : 01-01-2021



ANSWER : puLLinva:i ki:nda:nai




Question : Why does Rama get angry according to Andal in 12th pasuram
(1) Ravana put an arrow in Rama's divine body
(2) Ravana hurt Hanuman who is Rama's favorite Bhagavatha


Posted On : 23-02-2020



ANSWER : Ans (2) Why does Rama get angry according to Andal in 12th pasuram

(2) Ravana hurt Hanuman who is Rama's favorite Bhagavatha




Question : WHich asura is referred to in 12th pasuram of Thiruppavai ?


Posted On : 22-02-2020



ANSWER : Ravana is the asura referred to in 12th pasuram of Thiruppavai ?




Question : Who does Andal refer to when she says "manathuk iniya:nai"


Posted On : 21-02-2020



ANSWER : Andal refers to Lord Rama when she says "manathuk iniya:nai"




Question : In the 12th Thiruppavai pa:suram, it says that its ok to forget ones duties (swadharma) if one is invovled in the service to Lord and not because of Nastikam, laziness - True or False


Posted On : 19-02-2020



ANSWER : In the 12th Thiruppavai pa:suram, it says that its ok to forget ones duties (swadharma) if one is invovled in the service to Lord and not because of Nastikam, laziness - True (Example of Lakshmana is quoted in the commentaries)




Question : The gopikas brother forgets to milch the cows because
(1) He was being lazy
(2) He went with Krishna
(3) He overslept and forgot to milch the cows


Posted On : 18-02-2020



ANSWER : Ans 2
The gopikas brother forgets to milch the cows because

(2) He went with Krishna




Question : Andal addresses the gopika sleeping inside as the ____ (relationship) of the cowherd (12th pasuram)
who forgets his duty of milching the buffaloes
(1) Mother
(2) Sister
(3) Daughter
(4) Friend


Posted On : 17-02-2020



ANSWER : Ans (2)
Andal addresses the gopika sleeping inside as the ____ (relationship) of the cowherd (12th pasuram)
who forgets his duty of milching the buffaloes

(2) Sister (narchelvan thanga:i)




Question : In the 11th pa:sruam, the gopika inside is being described as
(1) Ko:thukalamudaiya
(2) Arungkalame:
(3) porkodiye:
(4) punamayile:


Posted On : 16-02-2020



ANSWER : Ans (3), (4)
In the 11th pa:sruam, the gopika inside is being described as

(3) porkodiye:
(4) punamayile:




Question : Ladies desire to become like gents because of her beauty - _________
Gents desire to become ladies because of his handsomeness - _____
The man and woman that scriptures explicitly call out for their beauty. Its in the commentary of 11th pa:suram of thiruppavai


Posted On : 15-02-2020



ANSWER : Ladies desire to become like gents because of her beauty - Draupadi
Gents desire to become ladies because of his handsomeness - Lord Rama




Question : In the 11th pa:suram, "chetra:r" means
(1) Friends of the Lord
(2) Enemies of Lord, Bhagavathas
(3) Cowherds in Gokulam
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 14-02-2020



ANSWER : Ans (2)
In the 11th pa:suram, "chetra:r" means
(1) Friends of the Lord
(2) Enemies of Lord and Bhagavathas
(3) COwherds in Gokulam
(4) None of the above"\




Question : How young calves are able to give milk (Katruk karavai)
(1) Once Krishna touches them, the calves become milking cows
(2) Just like Nithyasuris, milking cows are forever young in Gokulam because of Krishna
(3) Nandagopa and his cowherd people have special cows in Gokulam


Posted On : 12-02-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1) and (2)
How young calves are able to give milk (Katruk karavai)
(1) Once Krishna touches them, the calves become milking cows
(2) Just like Nithyasuris, milking cows are forever young in Gokulam




Question : What does the word ""thuzhai"" mean
(1) Lotus
(2) Tulasi
(3) Jasmine


Posted On : 11-02-2020



ANSWER : Ans 2. What does the word "thuzhai" mean
(2) Tulasi




Question : In siddhopaya nishta what is each of these
(1) Bhakti yoga (a) Service to Lord
(2) Gyana Yoga (b) Love/Interest is on the the Lord
(3) Karma yoga . (c) Swaroopa of us is seshathvam to Lord


Posted On : 10-02-2020



ANSWER : In siddhopaya nishta what is each of these
(1) Bhakti yoga (b) Love/Interest is on the the Lord
(2) Gyana Yoga (c) Swaroopa of us is seshathvam to Lord
(3) Karma yoga . (a) Service to Lord




Question : The gopika inside the house in 10th verse of thiruppavai practices siddho:pa:ya which means
(1) Lord would come to us Himself and accept us
(2) We need to go to the Lord for Him to accept us
(3) It means Bhakti yoga


Posted On : 09-02-2020



ANSWER : Ans 1
The gopika inside the house in 10th verse of thiruppavai practices siddho:pa:ya which means
(1) Lord would come to us Himself and accept us




Question : Kumbhakarna's sleep refers to which guna
(1) Rajo
(2) Sattvik
(3) Tamo:


Posted On : 08-02-2020



ANSWER : Ans 3
Kumbhakarna's sleep refers to which guna

(3) Tamo:




Question : The 10th pa:suram from thiruppavai refers to this character from Ramayana


Posted On : 07-02-2020



ANSWER : The 10th pa:suram from thiruppavai refers to this character from Ramayana
Ans - Kumbakarna




Question : Which name of the Lord in 9th pasuram thiruppavai indicates that he's the husband of pira:tti (tha:ya:r or lakshmi devi)


Posted On : 05-02-2020



ANSWER : Ma:dhavan is the name of the Lord in 9th pasuram thiruppavai indicates that he's the husband of pira:tti (tha:ya:r or lakshmi devi)




Question : ___ number of names of the Lord are mentioned in 9th thiruppavai pasuram and they are ?


Posted On : 04-02-2020



ANSWER : Three names of the Lord are mentioned in 9th thiruppavai pasuram and they are ma:ma:yan,ma:dhavan, vaikunthan




Question : In 9th pasuram, thiruppavai map the status of (1) Gopika inside (2) Gopika outside
(a) Krishna has to come and rescue us, why are they being anxious
(b) Krishna is our goal, why is she being lazy and not anxious to see him


Posted On : 03-02-2020



ANSWER : In 9th pasuram, thiruppavai map the status of
(1) Gopika inside (a) Krishna has to come and rescue us, why are they being anxious
(2) Gopika outside (b) Krishna is our goal, why is she being lazy and not anxious to see him




Question : What does kaNvalarum (9th pasuram, thiruppavai) mean
(1) Sleeping
(2) Staying awake


Posted On : 02-02-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1) What does kaNvalarum (9th pasuram, thiruppavai) mean
(1) Sleeping - term used for bhagavathas sleeping




Question : Thu:mani ma:dathu - check all meanings thst apply
(1) House built of pure gems (rathnas)
(2) House built of gems that do not have any flaws.
(3) The house in which the gopika lived is as pure as paramatma


Posted On : 01-02-2020



ANSWER : Ans 1,2,3
Thu:mani ma:dathu - check all meanings thst apply
(1) House built of pure gems (rathnas)
(2) House built of gems that do not have any doshas or flaws
(3) The house in which the gopika lived is as pure as paramatma




Question : In 8th pa:suram of thiruppavai, the name _____ indicates Krishna's is the creator of everyone, leader of everyone and nityasu:ris,leader of all devas


Posted On : 31-01-2020



ANSWER : In 8th pa:suram of thiruppavai, the name de:vadi de:van indicates Krishna's is the creator of everyone, leader of everyone and nityasu:ris,leader of all devas




Question : In 8th pa:suram of thiruppavai, the name _____ indicates Krishna's is the creator of everyone, leader of everyone and nityasu:ris,leader of all devas


Posted On : 31-01-2020



ANSWER : In 8th pa:suram of thiruppavai, the name de:vadi de:van indicates Krishna's is the creator of everyone, leader of everyone and nityasu:ris,leader of all devas




Question : "ma:va:i pilandavan" indicates which asura
(1) Baka:sura
(2) Ke:si
(3) Arishta:sura
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 29-01-2020



ANSWER : ANs (2)
"ma:va:i pilandavan" indicates which asura

(2) Ke:si




Question : "Mallarai mattiya " inner meaning refers to
(1) Krodham (anger)
(2) Kamam (materialistic desire)
(3) Jealousy
(4) Happiness


Posted On : 28-01-2020



ANSWER : Ans 1, 2
"Mallarai mattiya " inner meaning refers to
(1) Krodham (anger)
(2) Kamam (materialistic desire)
Krishna will destroy these two if you surrender to Him




Question : "mallarai ma:ttiya" refers to who?
(1) Kamsa
(2) Cha:nu:ra
(3) Mushtika:
(4) Jarasanda:


Posted On : 27-01-2020



ANSWER : "Ans 2 & 3
"mallarai ma:ttiya" refers to who?

(2) Cha:nu:ra
(3) Mushtika:




Question : The indications of morning given in "ki:zhva:nam" pa:suram
(1) The eastern horizon sky has turned white
(2) The buffaloes have gone for their short grazing
(3) The birds are flying in the sky
(4) Munis and yogis are chanting Hari


Posted On : 26-01-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1) and (2)
The indications of morning given in "ki:zhva:nam" pa:suram
(1) The eastern horizon sky has turned white
(2) The buffaloes have gone for their short grazing




Question : In 8th verse Thiruppavai, Kannan is referred to by _____ name based on the asura He killed


Posted On : 25-01-2020



ANSWER : In 8th verse Thiruppavai, Kannan is referred to by Ke:sava name based on the asura He killed




Question : Na:yakap pen pilla:i in ki:su ki:sendru means
(1) The girl who is the leader of the gopis
(2) Daughter of the leader of the gopas
(3) Oh brave small girl


Posted On : 24-01-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1)
Na:yakap pen pilla:i in ki:su ki:sendru means
(1) The girl who is the leader of the gopis




Question : Kallach chagadam kalakkazhiya ka:lo:chchi - the inner meaning is perumals feet help destroys ____ & _____


Posted On : 22-01-2020



ANSWER : Kallach chagadam kalakkazhiya ka:lo:chchi - the inner meaning is perumals feet help destroys paapa & punya (they are the wheels of the chariot that is this body )




Question : Why do the munis and yogis get up slowly
(1) They do not want to wake up the Lord in the early morning
(2) They do not want anything bad to happen to the Lord who is present within them (antaryami)
(3) The cold in the morning makes them get up slowly


Posted On : 21-01-2020



ANSWER : Ans (2)
Why do the munis and yogis get up slowly
(1) They do not want to wake up the Lord in the early morning
(2) They do not want anything bad to happen to the Lord who is present within them (antaryami)
(3) The cold in the morning makes them get up slowly




Question : WHo is puL araiyan in pullum silambina ka:N
(1) Garuda
(2) Adi se:sha
(3) Hanuman
(4) Vishvaksena


Posted On : 19-01-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1)
WHo is puL araiyan (king of birds) in pullum silambina ka:N
(1) Garuda




Question : Which describes (1) Muni and (2) Yogi
(a) Those who meditate (mananam) continously upon the lord , his qualities
(b) Those who are with the Lord and are continously doing service to Him


Posted On : 18-01-2020



ANSWER : 1- a, 2 - b
(1) Muni (a) Those who meditate (mananam) continously upon the lord , his qualities
(2) Yogi (b) Those who are with the Lord and are continously doing service to Him




Question : What are the indications given by Andal to say that its indeed dawn in 6th verse of thiruppavai
(1) The birds are flying in the sky
(2) The sound of the conch shell in Vishnus temple is heard loud and clear
(3) The chanting of Hari Hari sounds by Munis and Yogis are loudly heard
(4) All of the above


Posted On : 17-01-2020



ANSWER : "Ans (4)
What are the indications given by Andal to say that its indeed dawn in 6th verse of thiruppavai
(1) The birds are flying in the sky
(2) The sound of the conch shell in Vishnus temple is heard loud and clear
(3) The chanting of Hari Hari sounds by Munis and Yogis are loudly heard
(4) All of the above




Question : Which asuras killed by Krishna are mentioned in pullum silambina ka:N
(1) Pu:tana
(2) Arishta:sura
(3) Sakata:sura
(4) Trina:varta


Posted On : 15-01-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1) & (3)
Which asuras killed by Krishna are mentioned in pullum silambina ka:N
(1) Pu:tana

(3) Sakata:sura




Question : What will burn like cotton in fire (5th thiruppavai verse)
(1) All the paapas accumulated till date
(2) The paapas that one might accrue unknowingly
(3) Both the above
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 14-01-2020



ANSWER : Ans 3
What will burn like cotton in fire (5th thiruppavai verse)
(1) All the paapas accumulated till date
(2) The paapas that one might accrue unknowingly
(3) Both the above




Question : How many different ways does Andal address perumal in the 5th verse
(1) 4
(2) 5
(3) 6
(4) 3


Posted On : 13-01-2020



ANSWER : Ans (2)
How many different ways does Andal address perumal in the 5th verse

(2) 5




Question : Who was the one who established the kingdom of Mathura
(1) Satrugnan
(2) Lavanasuran
(3) Kamsa
(4) Ugrasena


Posted On : 12-01-2020



ANSWER : Ans 1
Who was the one who established the kingdom of Mathura
(1) Satrugnan (after he killed Lavanasura)




Question : Which name in the 5th verse of thiruppavai refeers to Lord as the one who performs amazing and outstanding things


Posted On : 11-01-2020



ANSWER : Ma:yan in the 5th verse of thiruppavai refeers to Lord as the one who performs amazing and outstanding things




Question : Which avatara of the Lord is mainly referred to in Maayanai mannu pa:suram


Posted On : 10-01-2020



ANSWER : Krishna avatara of the Lord is mainly referred to in Maayanai mannu pa:suram




Question : In this pa:suram ____ , one gopika says that the Great Rama Himself was affected by impediments being born in this earth. How can We who have done paapa since unknown time be able to take or complete this vrata without any impediments


Posted On : 08-01-2020



ANSWER : In this pa:suram Ma:yanai mannu , one gopika says that the Great Rama Himself was affected by impediments being born in this earth. How can We who have done paapa since unknown time be able to take or complete this vrata without any impediments




Question : What does Andal compare when she asks Varuna to shower rain in Aazhi mazhai kanna? (Hint she compares it to some usage of weapon of Lord)


Posted On : 07-01-2020



ANSWER : Andaltells Varuna to shower rain like arrows continously emanating from Sri Ramas bow




Question : Andal tells Varuna that lightning should shine like perumals ____ and thunder should sound like perumals _____


Posted On : 06-01-2020



ANSWER : Andal tells Varuna that lightning should shine like perumals sudarshana chakra and thunder should sound like perumals panchajanya




Question : What does Andal say wrt from where should Varuna need to bring water for rain
(1) lakes and ponds
(2) Rivers
(3) From the top of the mighty ocean
(4) From the deep bottom of the mighty ocean


Posted On : 05-01-2020



ANSWER : "Ans (4)
What does Andal say wrt from where should Varuna need to bring water for rain
(1) lakes and ponds
(2) Rivers
(3) From the top of the mighty ocean
(4) From the deep bottom of the mighty ocean




Question : In the 4th pasuram of thiruppavai which devata does Godha devi address
(1) Agni
(2) Parjanya
(3) Vayu
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 04-01-2020



ANSWER : Ans (2)
In the 4th pasuram of thiruppavai which devata does Godha devi address
(1) Agni
(2) Parjanya
(3) Vayu
(4) None of the above




Question : Ongi ulagalanda verse talks about
(1) Fruits of the vratam
(2) Qualifications to do the vratam
(3) What is a good time to do the vratam
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 03-01-2020



ANSWER : Ans (1)
Ongi ulagalanda verse talks about
(1) Fruits of the vratam
(2) Qualifications to do the vratam
(3) What is a good time to do the vratam
(4) None of the above




Question : Uttaman means
(1) One who believes -Others should also live I should also live
(2) One who helps others even if it results in bad things happening on their own self
(3) One who does himsa to grow himself 4) None of the above


Posted On : 01-01-2020



ANSWER : Ans 2
Uttaman means
(1) One who believes -Others should also live I should also live
(2) One who helps others even if it results in bad things happening on their own self
(3) One who does himsa to grow himself
4) None of the above




Question : Match pa:suram & Manifestations of supreme one
(1) Margazhith thingal - (a) Vibhava
(2 )Vaiyathu - (b) Narayana in Vaikuntam (para)
(3) Ongi ulagalantha - (c) Narayana in paal kadal (Vyuha)


Posted On : 31-12-2019



ANSWER : Match pa:suram & Manifestations of supreme one
(1) Margazhith thingal - Narayana in Vaikuntam (para)
(2) Vaiyathu - Narayana in paal kadal (Vyuha)
(3) Ongi ulagalantha - Vibhava




Question : Uttaman refers to which avatar
(1) Rama
(2) Krishna
(3) Vamana
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 30-12-2019



ANSWER : Ans (3)
Uttaman refers to which avatar
(1) Rama
(2) Krishna
(3) Vamana
(4) None of the above




Question : "Thi:kuralai chendro:do:m" means
(1) we will not speak words that will cause hurt or bad things to others
(2) WE will not complain / tattle tale about the bad stuff done by others
(3) Both of the above
(4) nOne of the above


Posted On : 29-12-2019



ANSWER : Ans (3)
"Thi:kuralai chendro:do:m" means
(1) we will not speak words that will cause hurt or bad things to others
(2) WE will not complain / tattle tale about the bad stuff done by others
(3) Both of the above
(4) nOne of the above




Question : Why is Nandagopala addressed as koorvel kodunthozhilan
(1) He is always known to carry the spear with him as a weapon
(2) Out of extreme love and affection for Krishna, he carried it to protect Krishna from evil
(3) He carried a spear as he lived in the forest
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 28-12-2019



ANSWER : Ans (2)
Why is Nandagopala addressed as koorvel kodunthozhilan
(1) He is always known to carry the spear with him as a weapon
(2) Out of extreme love and affection for Krishna, he carried it to protect Krishna from evil
(3) He carried a spear as he lived in the forest
(4) None of the above




Question : Amongst the months persumal is Ma:rgazhi, amongst the seasons perumal is _____


Posted On : 27-12-2019



ANSWER : Amongst the months persumal is Ma:rgazhi, amongst the seasons perumal is Vasantha (Spring)




Question : Andal considers this perumal as Krishna and sings for him
(1) Lord Ranganatha (periya perumal)
(2) Lord SundaraBa:hu
(3) Lord Varadaraja
(4) Lord Venkatesa


Posted On : 24-12-2019



ANSWER :




Question : Primary place and piratti
1) Periya pira:tti (Lakshmi) - a) Srivilliputhu:r
2) Bhoomi pira:tti (Bhu:devi) - b)Thirunaraiyu:r (Na:chiya:r koyil)
3) Neeladevi - c) Thiruvellarai


Posted On : 23-12-2019



ANSWER : Primary place and piratti
1) Periya pira:tti (Lakshmi) - c) Thiruvellarai
2) Bhoomi pira:tti (Bhu:devi) - a) Srivilliputhu:r
3) Neeladevi - b) Thirunaraiyu:r (Na:chiya:r koyil)




Question : In the first pa:suram of Thiruppavai Andal says who has eligibility to do service to the Lord
(1) ANyone who has the desire or wish to do service for Him can do
(2) Only those who observe all ekadasi's
(3) Only those who go to temple regularly
(4) None of the above


Posted On : 22-12-2019



ANSWER : Ans (1)
In the first pa:suram of Thiruppavai Andal says who has eligibility to do service to the Lord
(1) ANyone who has the desire or wish to do service for Him can do
(2) Only those who observe all ekadasi's
(3) Only those who go to temple regularly
(4) None of the above




Question : In the first pa:suram of Thiruppavai Nandagopan and Yashoda represent - ___ & ____
Acharya, Andal, Periazhvar, mantra


Posted On : 21-12-2019



ANSWER : In the first pa:suram of Thiruppavai Nandagopan and Yashoda represent - Acharya & Mantra




Question : Anna vayal puduvai Andal, puduvai refers to which place?


Posted On : 18-12-2019



ANSWER : Anna vayal puduvai Andal, puduvai refers to Sri villiputhu:r




Question : The following are present in Parasara Bhattar's salutation verse for Andal
(1) Andal, the one who wakes up Krishnan sleeping on Neeladevis chest
(2) Andal the one who reminds and educates him of his quality of parathanthryam
(3) Andal the one who forcefully ties the garland on his neck
(4) All of the above


Posted On : 17-12-2019



ANSWER : Ans (4)
"The following are present in Parasara Bhattar's salutation verse for Andal
(1) Andal, the one who wakes up Krishnan sleeping on Neeladevis chest
(2) Andal the one who reminds and educates him of his quality of parathanthryam
(3) Andal the one who forcefully ties the garland on his neck
(4) All of the above"




Question : "Aiyaindum aindum" ariyadha manidari refers to ______ (Divya Prabhandam) and indicates _____ 5 5 5/ ( 5*5) + 5/ (5+5) * 5


Posted On : 16-12-2019



ANSWER : "Aiyaindum aindum" ariyadha manidari refers to Thiruppavai (Divya Prabhandam) and indicates (5*5) + 5




Question : Who is Nappinnai piratti mentioned in Thiruppa:vai?


Posted On : 30-01-2019



ANSWER : Nappinnai piratti ia considered as the incarnation of Neela devi. Alwars have mentioned the story of Nappinnai in many pa:surams .Early reconcilation of Nappinnai piratti and Neel devi appears in Bhagavath Vishayam commentary of Piran Pillan which in a way is Swami Ramanujas interpretation of Dravida Vedam. CHeck an article on the same in Bhakti Nivedana Dec 2018 issue




Question : Which is the pa:suram that Swami Ra:manuja was reciting when he fainted on seeing Aththuzha:i, daughter of periya nambi open the door to give alms.


Posted On : 21-01-2019



ANSWER : Swa:mi Ra:manuja, fainted when Athuzha:i opened the door - He was reciting undu madakalitran and was saying the line chentha:maraik kaiya:l si:ra:r valai olippa - he hears the bangle sound and the little girl aged around Andal opens the door. Seeing her he thinks its Andal herself who with the her jingling bangles opened the door. What an experience and indeed he is our Thiruppavai Jeeyar




Question : Who is known as THiruppa:vai Ji:yar


Posted On : 20-01-2019



ANSWER : Swami Ramanuja is known as Thiruppa:vai Jeeyar




Question : The go:pika's sleep in ""no:thu chuvargam"" is
1.rajasik
2. sa:tvik
3.ta:masik


Posted On : 19-01-2019



ANSWER : The go:pika's sleep in ""no:thu chuvargam"" is sa:tvik
Sleep led Kumbhakarna to his death. This go:pika’s sleep is not ta:masik like Kumbhakarna’s. Hers is sa:thvik. It is that of a consummate yo:gi’s. It comes out of a mind filled with Him. “You are the best one. Please wake up and open the door, dear. Dispel our darkness of ignorance.” Thus prays Sri: A:nda:l.




Question : WHich pa:suram has this -> Has Khumbakarna, who was pushed into the mouth of Death by our Lord, surrendered his slumber to you since he lost the sleep-contest with you?


Posted On : 18-01-2019



ANSWER : Has Khumbakarna, who was pushed into the mouth of Death by our Lord, surrendered his slumber to you since he lost the sleep-contest with you?
This comes in the 10th pa:suram of Thiruppa:vai ""no:ththu suvargam pugugindra ammana:i"""\




Question : Identify the pa:suram referred to in the picture
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Nj0pyqbUVb3jGeTlVYuTrfKds6jqJrLq


Posted On : 14-01-2019



ANSWER : The image identifies thoomani ma:daththu pa:suram




Question : In thiruppa:vai, there are 2 important places where we are asked to follow what our elders say? WHat are those 2?


Posted On : 13-01-2019



ANSWER : In thiruppa:vai the 2 places where we are asked to follow what our elders say are
(1) seiyya:dhanach cheyyo:m - In 2nd pa:suram. WE will not do what our elders did not do
(2) me:laya:r seivangal - In 26th pa:suram, we will do what our ancestors asked us to follow




Question : In the 15th thiruppavai pa:suram "elle ilangkiliye' there is a statement called naane dhaan aayiduga? What is its meaning


Posted On : 12-01-2019



ANSWER : The go:pika who is getting woken up says yes I accept its my mistake through naane dhaan aayiduga. Looking it at a bit more deeply - This is one of the 3 important messages conveyed in thiruppavai. It talks about the quality of thithi:ksha: or forebearance (sahanam). if an elder who is our wellwisher mistakes us even though we are not wrong we should not criticise it but accpet it and bear it and negate it with out actions. Check notes for information



Note : Forbearance—essential quality.
‘va:do: na:valambyam’ is a statement from Na:rada Bhakthi Sutra ( Aphorisms on Devotion by sage Na:rada). When a mistake is pointed in us, we must not parry the criticism by argument. We must introspect why they pointed it so and must correct our behaviour. The other person should be made to feel that his criticism is not relevant. This is the beginning of personality development. In the second chapter of Bhagavad Gi:tha, this quality of forbearance is called
‘thithi:ksha’.
Instead of battling against heat, cold and rain themselves, we make necessary adjustments at our end to live unmindful of them. We must treat praise- blame or pleasure-pain in a similar manner. This is the quality of a Sri: Vaishnava. Our association with learned men gives us such frame of mind.
Instead of letting out self-justification, we must have gratitude towards those who point our mistakes. This will bring completeness to our personality. Mother A:nda:l teaches us this.



Question : Fill up appropriately. In the ku:darai vellum pa:suram, Godha devi mentions aprasadam made with milk, rice and ghee.
Milk is like ____, cooked rice is ________ and clarified butter is _______
1. Prakruthi
2. Parama:thma:
3. Individual soul


Posted On : 11-01-2019



ANSWER : In the ku:darai vellum pa:suram, Godha devi mentions a prasadam made with milk, rice and ghee.
Milk is like Individual soul, cooked rice is Prakruthi and clarified butter is Parama:thma:
Check notes for information




Question : Match Five defects of our mind and their meanings
1. avidya a. egoism . 4. dve:sha . d. ignorance
2. asmitha b. attachment 5. abhinive:sa e. aversion
3. ra:ga . c. blind persistence


Posted On : 09-01-2019



ANSWER : There are five defects which stick to our minds as we enjoy the objects of senses and which allow the ra:jasik and ta:masik qualities to dominate over the quality of sathva. These are
1.avidya d. ignorance
2. asmitha a. egoism
3. ra:ga . b. attachment
4. dve:sha . e. aversion
5. abhinive:sa c. blind persistence




Question : Thiruppavai is referred to as 've:damanaithukkum vitha:gum' What does it mean?


Posted On : 08-01-2019



ANSWER : Thiruppa:vai with 30 songs is the essence of Upanishads, it is the very seed of all Ve:da. This is been agreed by our earlier A:cha:ryas by saying ‘ve:damanaiththukkum viththa:gum’. We also find that the effort put by Go:da to attain Lord Rangana:ttha and the effort put by go:pikas to reach Lord Krushna appear beautiful and poetic when seen on the surface. Beneath the surface it is the description of spiritual practice performed by the y:ogis of wisdom to attain the ultimate fruit of life-to attain the Lord. How the Lord makes them strive to




Question : Which of the lords name is mentioned in ki:su ki:su endrum pa:suram which refers to a demon being killed by the Lord.


Posted On : 07-01-2019



ANSWER : ke:sava: is the lords name mentioned in ki:su ki:su endrum which indicates that he killed the horse demon ke:si




Question : WHich bird is referred to in 'ki:su ki:su endrum' pa:suram of thiruppavai


Posted On : 06-01-2019



ANSWER : The bird referred to in pullum silambina ka:N is Bha:radwa:ja bird (a:naichathan) These birds dont like to be separated from each other and even sleep with their beaks resting on each other. The inner meaning being all devotees of God should always be close to each other and should suffer pangs of separation when they are separated even for a while




Question : Identify the pa:suram represented by the picture
(https://drive.google.com/open?id=163VYoT7MkNbbHtmc21rtxM5Kn3XsWLgH)


Posted On : 05-01-2019



ANSWER : The pa:suram mentioned in yesterdays picture is pullum silambina ka:n, the 6th pa:suram in Thiruppa:vai. The picture depicts the killing of pu:tana (pe:i mulai nanjundu) and killing of sakata:chura (kallach chagadam kalakkazhiya ka:lo:chchi)




Question : A:nda:l wakes up 10 go:pikas in Tiruppa:vai which has a philosophical secret associated. The 10 go:pika:s also have knowledge of 10 entities. What are these entities (Hint: one of the entities hoc 8 elements in it)


Posted On : 04-01-2019



ANSWER : There is another philosophic secret in waking up ten go:pikas. There are three entities 1) God 2) Soul 3) Nature (prakruthi). Prakruthi consists of eight elements viz. Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Space, manas (mind), buddhi (intellect), ahamka:ra (ego). Together all these entities amount to ten in number. The ten sleeping go:pikas have knowledge of these ten entities. From Bhakti Nivedana Dec 2017




Question : In the 5th Thiruppavai pa:syram 'po:ya pizhaiyum pugutharuva:n nindranavum' means?


Posted On : 03-01-2019



ANSWER : po:ya pizhaiyum - past sins (committed before realizing our relation with Him); pugudaruva:n nindranavum - those committed later (without our knowledge); The past sins and the sins that will be committed in future unknowingly will be burnt like cotton when it catches fire




Question : Andal calls the Lord by 5 differemt names in the 5th thiruppavai pasuram. What are they?


Posted On : 02-01-2019



ANSWER : The 5 names of Lord in A:zhi mazhai kanna
1. Ma:yanai - The one who has amazing ability to create the physical nature and the beings and protect them.
2. mannu vada madurai maindanai - ‘Mighty One of Northern Madhura !
3. thu:ya peruni:r yamunaith thuraivan - ‘The One who sports on the bank of Yamuna of pure waters.’
4. aayar kulathila tho:ndriya ani vilakkai - ‘ O ! The glowing diamond of Namda Vraja!’
5. tha:yai kudal vilakkam seida damo:daran - ‘O! The Illuminator of His mother, Da:mo:dara!




Question : Identify the pa:suram with reference to Damodara
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zS6EDAw3xRdU1NEEUZ2uqhZszHwIoDbM


Posted On : 01-01-2019



ANSWER : This refers to ma:yanai mannu vada madurai. The line is tha:yai kudal vilakkam seida da:mo:daranai




Question : In a:zhi mazhai kanna, the cloud that grasps water is _____and the ocean refers to _______


Posted On : 31-12-2018



ANSWER : Here the cloud that grasps waters from the oceans and then showers rain as required, is the knowledged Acharya. Te oceans are the sastras and God that the Acharyas would have immersed in, gained the knowledge of Truth, well versed of the divine qualities, accepted great role of responsibility in authority, have the divine marks of God, cleanse the hearts of disciples and make their hearts flled with love for Lord SriKrushna.




Question : Mastch the defects that enmesh us and their meanings
(1) de:ha a:thma abhima:na – treating blood relations as the only relatives in the world
(2) sva:tantrya – Indulgent in objects of senses like taste, sight etc.
(3) para da:sya– The impression that ‘ I belong to people around but not to God’
(4) svarakshane: sva:nvaya – The idea that “I am independent”
(5) bandhu lo:latha – The belief that body and soul are one.
(6) vishaya vila:sa – The confidence that ‘I can protect myself'


Posted On : 30-12-2018



ANSWER : The defects that enmesh us and their meaning
(1) de:ha a:thma abhima:na –The belief that body and soul are one.
(2) sva:tantrya – The idea that “I am independent”
(3) para da:sya– The impression that ‘ I belong to people around but not to God’
(4) svarakshane: sva:nvaya – The confdence that ‘I can protect myself’
(5) bandhu lo:latha – treatng blood relations as the only relatves in the world
(6) vishaya vila:sa – Indulgent in objects of senses like taste, sight etc.




Question : What divine instruments of the Lord are mentioned in the 4th pa:suram 'a:zhi mazhaikanna'


Posted On : 29-12-2018



ANSWER : The instruments mentioned in 'a:zhi mazhai kanna' ask the rain god to be like
Sri: Sudarshana - Flash brilliantly like thee disc
Sri: Pa:nchajanya: - Cause a thunderous sound shaing the worlds like the conch
Sri: Sa:rnga - Shower rain like arrows from the Sa:rnga bow




Question : In 'ongi ulagalanha' there is the line 'thingal mummaari peidu'. When there are 3 showers in a month what are the well beings we see are
1. The plants grow without any deficiencies.
2. Women attain purity of mind which nourishes the family system in society.
3. The rulers are filled with righteousness due to which the nations get well governed.


Posted On : 28-12-2018



ANSWER : When there are 3 showers in a month what are the well beings we see are (o:ngi ulagalandha)
1. The plants grow without any defciencies.
2. Women atain purity of mind which nourishes the family system in society.
3. The rulers are filled with righteousness due to which the natons get well governed.




Question : Who does 'O:ngi Ulagaland uttaman' in the third pa:suram


Posted On : 26-12-2018



ANSWER : O:ngi ulagalanda uttaman' refers to Trivikrama who measured the sky with his feet to express His joy of receiving gift from the King Bali.




Question : In 2nd pa:suram (vaiyathu) what are the list of things Andal says that we shoukd and shold not do ?


Posted On : 25-12-2018



ANSWER : In the second pa:suram,Ëš andal says that for the sake of the vratham
1. We shall not drink milk and ghee--an object of luxury,
2. We shall not apply collyrium (ka:jal) for our eyes or deck our hair with flowers for these are objects of merriment
3. We shall refrain from doing those activities which our elders did not do.
4. We shall not use our words to hurt others.
5. We shall not hoards our wealth and to our abilities use it to honour the pious and for the welfare of many.




Question : Identify the pa:suram https://drive.google.com/open?id=1et1ebG6sbOZyK615ztKiZL4_xtT1bhSP


Posted On : 24-12-2018



ANSWER : Vaiyathu Va:zhvi:rga:L.
It refers to pa:rkadalul paiyath thuyindra paramandi pa:di
Let us pray to the divine feet of the one who is lying in the ocean of milk




Question : In Thiruppavai first paasuram, it is said madhi niraintha nanna:la:l
In the inner meaning -> The _____ is intense like the Sun. The _____ who refects His compassion is cool like the moon (Fill appropriately: Lord, Acharya)


Posted On : 23-12-2018



ANSWER : The Supreme Lord is intense like the Sun. The acharya who refects His compassion is cool like the moon . Check notes



Note : The Lord is intense like the Sun. The a:cha:rya who refects His compassion is cool like the moon. He is the moon that nourishes the crop of knowledge and leads one to eternal bliss. Only that day in which the grace of the a:cha:rya is received is worth remembering. The life of one who is devoid of the grace of the a:cha:rya is as undesirable as a lotus is, that parts from the life-sustaining water. The Lord subordinates Himself to the a:cha:rya and enters the heart of the disciple though the manthram given by the a:cha:rya and reforms the disciple to be eminent and reputable. To attain such a state, one need not belong to a particular species, caste, religion, or gender etc. The desire to be uplifted is enough. A:nda:l reiterates, ni:ra:dappo:du vi:r, that the only prerequisite is that intense desire for the Lord.