Session 39, Nala Returns
This quiz is based on the 39th class on Mahabharata by Acharya Suryapriya ji at Advaita Bharati. Damayanti organises a Swayamvara hoping Nala makes it in time with his riding skills. Damayanti confronts Nala. The deities of the elements vouch for Damayanti. Nala wins back his kingdom and remains gracious.
Adhyatma Ramayana – Day 12
In Quiz 12, Sugriva is coronated, but forgets to work on his promise to Rama. Lakshmana is enraged and takes him to task. The vanaras set off in search of Sita.
Adhyatma Ramayana – Day 11
In Quiz 11, Sugriva takes on Vali and Rama kills Vali. Vali and Tara engage Rama in philosophical discussions. Dharma, consequences of actions, Advaita and paths to liberation are discussed among them.
Adhyatma Ramayana – Day 10
In Quiz 10, Rama meets Hanuman who takes him to Sugriva. Rama and Sugriva strike a pact to help each other. Sugriva realizes the divinity of Rama. We also see one of the most beautiful verses of Ramayana, though it is not considered as a part of the critical edition.
Adhyatma Ramayana – Day 9
In Quiz 9, Rama meets Jatayu, Kabandha and Sabri. They are all liberated by Rama. Rama teaches nine steps to reach him and Kabandha praises Rama as the Atman. We will also see what are popular stories that are not part of Valmiki Ramayana.
Adhyatma Ramayana – Day 8
In Quiz 8, we visit the popular events, Surppanakha approaches Rama, gets teased and disfigured and incites Ravana who abducts Sita. We will learn what are popular stories and what are original stories in this quiz.
Adhyatma Ramayana – Day 7
In Quiz 7, Rama, Sita and Lakshmana travel in Dandakaranya and meet several Rishis. They eventually reach Panchavati. During this time, several philosophical discourses take place explaining advaita and moksha.
Session 38, Damayanti Endures
This quiz is based on the 38th class on Mahabharata by Acharya Suryapriya ji at Advaita Bharati. Damayanti, protected by her chastity, endured hardships before becoming Sairandhrī in Chedi under strict conditions. Nala, transformed into Bāhuka by Kārkotaka, served King Ṛtūparṇa, learned dice mastery, and prepared to reunite with Damayanti, upholding the higher dharma despite adversity.
Adhyatma Ramayana – Day 6
In Quiz 6, Bharata reaches Ayodhya and cremates Dasaratha. He meets Rama in the forest who refuses to come back. Bharata rules as custodian of Rama. The story shifts to Chitrakoot.
Lucky participants will receive copies of “Ramayana in 30 days” by Dr Sukumar Canada, an english translation of Ezhuthachan’s “Ramayanam Kilippattu.”
Adhyatma Ramayana – Day 5
In Quiz 5, Rama meets Guha, crosses the Ganga and reaches Chitrakoot. Dasaratha dies in grief.
Lucky participants will receive copies of “Ramayana in 30 days” by Dr Sukumar Canada, an english translation of Ezhuthachan’s “Ramayanam Kilippattu.”