Unknown Trivia Facts About Lord Krishna And Mahabharata! Quiz

1. What emblem did Arjuna had on his chariot flag at the battle of Kurukshetra?

Lord Visnu

Hanuman

Lotus Flower

Ganesha

Arjuna had this emblem of Hanuman. Srila Prabhupad writes in BG 1.20 purport “The emblem of Hanumān on the flag of Arjuna is another sign of victory because Hanumān cooperated with Lord Rāma in the battle between Rāma and Rāvaṇa, and Lord Rāma emerged victoriously. Now both Rāma and Hanumān were present on the chariot of Arjuna to help him. Lord Kṛṣṇa is Rāma Himself, and wherever Lord Rāma is, His eternal servitor Hanumān and His eternal consort Sītā, the goddess of fortune, are present. Therefore, Arjuna had no cause to fear any enemies whatsoever.”

Explanation

Arjuna had this emblem of Hanuman. Srila Prabhupad writes in BG 1.20 purport “The emblem of Hanumān on the flag of Arjuna is another sign of victory because Hanumān cooperated with Lord Rāma in the battle between Rāma and Rāvaṇa, and Lord Rāma emerged victoriously. Now both Rāma and Hanumān were present on the chariot of Arjuna to help him. Lord Kṛṣṇa is Rāma Himself, and wherever Lord Rāma is, His eternal servitor Hanumān and His eternal consort Sītā, the goddess of fortune, are present. Therefore, Arjuna had no cause to fear any enemies whatsoever.”

2. What is the name of Lord Krishna’s conch shell?

Pancajanya

Devadatta

Paundram

Anantvijaya

Lord Krishna’s conch shell is Pancajanya. Arjuna’s conch shell is Devdatta. Bhima’s conch shell is called Paundram. Yudhishtra’s conch shell is Anantvijaya.

Explanation

Lord Krishna’s conch shell is Pancajanya. Arjuna’s conch shell is Devdatta. Bhima’s conch shell is called Paundram. Yudhishtra’s conch shell is Anantvijaya.

3. Who is Madhumangal?

A close associate and a comedian friend of Krishna who had voracious appetite

Son of Sandipani muni

Grandson of Puranamasi

All of the above

Madhumangal is a very close associate of Lord Krishna. He was a comedian and a voracious eater. Most of the time, Krishna will steal butter, sweets, yogurt to please Madhumangal. Puranamasi is the grandmother of Madhumangal and Sandipani muni is the son of Puranamasi.

Explanation

Madhumangal is a very close associate of Lord Krishna. He was a comedian and a voracious eater. Most of the time, Krishna will steal butter, sweets, yogurt to please Madhumangal. Puranamasi is the grandmother of Madhumangal and Sandipani muni is the son of Puranamasi.

4. Which one of the following is NOT Lord Krishna's name?

Akṣara

Caitya-guru

Adhokṣaja

Gudakesa

Gudakesa is Arjuna’s name. Aksara means imperishable and refers to the Supreme Lord. Aksara also means alphabets. Caitya-guru is the Supersoul or the parmatama who resides within the heart of each living entity. Adhoksaja means one who is beyond material sense perception or one who cannot be perceived by impure material senses. Lord Krishna is called Adhoksaja. We cannot see Him with impure senses.

Explanation

Gudakesa is Arjuna’s name. Aksara means imperishable and refers to the Supreme Lord. Aksara also means alphabets. Caitya-guru is the Supersoul or the parmatama who resides within the heart of each living entity. Adhoksaja means one who is beyond material sense perception or one who cannot be perceived by impure material senses. Lord Krishna is called Adhoksaja. We cannot see Him with impure senses.

5. What is common between "cintamani", "amla" and "tulasi"?

All three are sacred trees

All three are spiritual

All are used as an ayurvedic ingredient

None of the above

Both Amla and Tulasi are spiritual tree/plant. Amla is synonymous to Lord Visnu. In some parts of India, on Tulasi Vivah day, people marry Amla tree and Tulasi plants. Cintamani is touchstone or something that can turn things into as desired. Cintamani is a spiritual stone.

Explanation

Both Amla and Tulasi are spiritual tree/plant. Amla is synonymous to Lord Visnu. In some parts of India, on Tulasi Vivah day, people marry Amla tree and Tulasi plants. Cintamani is touchstone or something that can turn things into as desired. Cintamani is a spiritual stone.

6. According to Bhagavad Gita, how can the conditional living entities be described.

External energy of the Supreme Lord

Internal energy of the Supreme Lord

Marginal energy of the Supreme Lord

None of the above

Conditioned living entities are Marginal energy of the Lord. The internal energy of the Lord is everything spiritual. External energy of the Lord is everything material. Conditioned Living entities are originally spiritual and as this spiritual energy or internal energy has come in contact with a lower form of external energy or material energy of the Lord, the conditioned living entities are marginal energy of the Lord (spirit +matter).

Explanation

Conditioned living entities are Marginal energy of the Lord. The internal energy of the Lord is everything spiritual. External energy of the Lord is everything material. Conditioned Living entities are originally spiritual and as this spiritual energy or internal energy has come in contact with a lower form of external energy or material energy of the Lord, the conditioned living entities are marginal energy of the Lord (spirit +matter).