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What does IKS stand for?
What does IKS stand for?
According to Srimad Bhagavad Gita, who tells Arjuna that 'knowledge is the greater purifier and liberator of the self'?
According to Srimad Bhagavad Gita, who tells Arjuna that 'knowledge is the greater purifier and liberator of the self'?
In IKS, what is the meaning of the Sanskrit word 'Satya'?
In IKS, what is the meaning of the Sanskrit word 'Satya'?
In the Mahabharata and the Puranas, what was the country referred to as 'Bharat'?
In the Mahabharata and the Puranas, what was the country referred to as 'Bharat'?
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Which of the following is considered the oldest Indian literature?
Which of the following is considered the oldest Indian literature?
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What is another name for the Megalithic period?
What is another name for the Megalithic period?
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How many Nakshatras are there?
How many Nakshatras are there?
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Who predicted the value of pi around 500 AD?
Who predicted the value of pi around 500 AD?
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Who estimated the Earth’s circumference as 5000 yojanas with surprising accuracy?
Who estimated the Earth’s circumference as 5000 yojanas with surprising accuracy?
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What are two objectives of --------------- according to the given text?
What are two objectives of --------------- according to the given text?
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What does the Greek word 'chyma' mean based on the text?
What does the Greek word 'chyma' mean based on the text?
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In Alchemy, what is the Elixir of Life according to the given text?
In Alchemy, what is the Elixir of Life according to the given text?
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According to rasasastra texts, what is used for sublimation or distillation?
According to rasasastra texts, what is used for sublimation or distillation?
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In ----------, solar energy is used as the source of fire according to the text.
In ----------, solar energy is used as the source of fire according to the text.
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Study Notes
Hinduism and Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
- IKS stands for Indian Knowledge Systems.
Bhagavad Gita and Hindu Philosophy
- According to the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna tells Arjuna that 'knowledge is the greater purifier and liberator of the self'.
Sanskrit and Indian Culture
- In IKS, the Sanskrit word 'Satya' means truth.
Ancient India and Geography
- In the Mahabharata and the Puranas, the country of India was referred to as 'Bharat'.
Indian Literature and History
- The Vedas are considered the oldest Indian literature.
Archaeology and Historical Periods
- Another name for the Megalithic period is the Iron Age.
Astronomy and Astrology
- There are 27 Nakshatras (lunar mansions) in Hindu astronomy.
Mathematics and Ancient Indian Scholars
- The ancient Indian scholar Aryabhata predicted the value of pi around 500 AD.
- Aryabhata also estimated the Earth’s circumference as 5000 yojanas with surprising accuracy.
Alchemy and Ancient Indian Sciences
- Two objectives of rasayana (rejuvenation and alchemy) are to achieve spiritual growth and to attain physical immortality.
- The Greek word 'chyma' means juice or fluid.
- The Elixir of Life, according to alchemy, is a mythical substance that can confer eternal life.
- Mercury is used for sublimation or distillation in rasasastra texts.
- In Ayurveda, solar energy is used as the source of fire.
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Test your knowledge of Indian Knowledge System (IKS) with this quiz. Answer questions related to Sanskrit words, Srimad Bhagavad Gita, and references in ancient texts.
