1. Name the four Vedas?
– Rig, Yajur, Sama, Atharva.
2. What scriptures are derived from the Vedas, called the “cream of the Vedas” by Swami Sivananda.
They are the origin of Vedanta.
– Upanishads.
3. What body of texts are mainly dedicated to secular Gods like Lakshmi, Shiva, Ganesha,
and are the origin of mantras like the 1,000 names – etc.
– Puranas.
4. Who is Srimad Bhagavatam talking about?
– Vishnu, Krishna.
5. What is the main difference between the Puranas and the Epic stories, like the Mahabharata and Ramayana?
– One is about deities, one is about incarnations.
6. What are the two main frameworks of Sanatana Dharma?
– Dharma and Karma.
7. Briefly explain how they work.
– Dharma is truth, karma is how truth is shown by action.
8. Where do we find the Vedic origin of Astrology,.. which Veda?
– Rig or Yajur is fine.
9. What is that scripture called?
– Vedanga Jyotisha.
10. How can we reconcile things that seem unfair, with the law of karma?
– Many answers possible…