Jain Academic Bowl Q&A

Answer the following questions about Shantinath Bhagawan. 1) What was his mother's name? 2) Where did he attain Moksha? 3) In his previous life, as King Megharatha, what did he save?

1) Achiradevi 2) Samet Shikhar or Mount Parasnath 3) Bird or Dove (Source: D02 - pg 208 and F03 - pg 333)

Contributions and names of the two daughters of Ädinäth.

1) Brahmi: The Indian script named Brahmi 2) Sundari: Mathematics (Source: F01 - pg 310)

Name all Gun Vrats with meanings. All names have to be correct. All English words are acceptable.

1) Geographic Limitation - Disha Pariman Vrat 2) Limitation of Luxurious Items - Bohogpbhog Pariman Vrat 3) Avoiding purposeless violence - Anarth dand Virman Vrat (Source: C03 - pg 140)

Name the three types of knowledge Tirthankara are born with. English terms are also acceptable.

1) Knowledge obtained by senses and mind - sensory knowledge - Mati Jnan 2) Knowledge acquired by reading and listening - scriptural knowledge - Shrut Jnan 3) To see and sense the things without the help of the senses of mind - Clairvoyance - Avadhi Jnan (Source: B11 - pg 100 and D07 - pg 244)

Answer the following questions about Neminath Bhagawan. 1) Name his emblem or lanchan. 2) Give his chronological number (1-24). 3) What event helped him decide to leave worldly life and take diksha?

1) Shell 2) 22 3) Screaming of animals that were going to be killed at his wedding dinner (Source: D02 - pg 208 and F01 - pg 305)

Answer each of the following questions about the life of Adinath. 1) In what city was he born? 2) What were the names of his two sons? 3) What was the name of his mother? 4) What is his symbol? 5) What is the other name he is called?

1) Vinitanagari or Ayodhya 2) Bharat, Bahubali 3) Marudevi 4) Bull 5) Rishabdev (Source: D02 - pg 208 and F01 - pg 310)

Name all the Anuvrats

1. Sthul Pranatipaat Viraman Vrat - Non-violence limited vow - Ahimsa Anuvrata 2. Sthul Mrushavad Viraman Vrat - Truthfulness limited vow - Satya Anuvrata 3. Sthul Adattadan Viraman Vrat - Non-stealing limited vow - Achurya Anuvrata 4. Swadara Santosh Parstrigaman Viraman Vrat - Chastity limited vow - Brahmacharya Anuvrata 5. Parigrah Pariman Vrat - Non-attachment limited Vow - Apraigraha Anuvrata (Source: C03 - pg 140)

How many gandhars did Mahavir Swami have? How many did Parswanath Bhagwan have?

11, 10 (Source: F01 - pg 301 and 304)

A fall from this Gunasthan is inevitable, as it has arrived at this stage as a result of suppression of Karmas. Name the Gunasthäna and its numeber. (Both Answers are required)

11th Gunasthan, It is called Suppressed Passion Stage - Upashänt-moha (Kashäya) (Source: B14 - pg 119)

The number of Gunasthan, at the end of which the soul has eliminated all destructive karmas and is omniscient.

12th (Source: B14 - pg 119)

The number of Gunasthan, the soul has eliminated all destructive karmas and is omniscient.

13th (Accept 'very end of 12th' as correct (Source: B14 - pg 119)

When one attains Kevaljnän, one is in this Gunshänak

13th (Source: B14 - pg 119)

All Kevalis are at which Gunastanak?

13th and/or 14th (Source: B14 - pgs 119 - 120)

How many Sapana (dreams) does the mother of Tirthankar have when the Tirthankar child is conceived?

14 (Shwetambar) or 16 (Digambar) (Source: D02 - pg 209)

What is the number when total number of gunasthans are multiplied by the number of guptis & by the number of essential daily essentials?

14 x 3 / 6 = 7 (Source: B07 - pg 57 and B14 - pg 115 and D03 - pg 223 and D05 - pg 227 and D05 - pg 235)

Whick stage of spiritual elevation or Gunsthank does one have to reach to attain Moksha or liberation?

14th Gunsthanak (Source: B14 - pgs 119 - 120)

Name any two guna vratas and give their meaning

2 of 3 viz. Dig or dishi vrat (Directional or Geographical Limitation), Bhog-Upbhog vrat (Limitation of consumables and reusables) and Anarthdand vrat (Limitation of purposeless violence) (Source: C03 - pg 140)

Name any two Shiksha vratas and give their meanining

2 of 4 viz. Samayik (Equanimity vow), Desavagasik (Further geographical limitations for 1 day or more), Paushadh (one day practice like ascetic), Atithi Samvibhag(sharing with worthy ascetics) (Source: C03 - pg 141)

Name the lanchan (emblem) of the next Tirthankar in this mathematical series. Ajitnath, Abhinandan, Chandraprabhu.

2, 4, 8, 16. Deer (Source: D02 - pgs 207 - 208)

During each half time life cycle, how many souls rise to become "Tirthankar"

24 (Source: D02 - pg 207)

Who do we offer obeisance in logussa sutra?

24 Thirthankars (of this time cycle) (Source: D02 - pg 207)

In which life of Bhagwan Mahavir did a Bhavna of "Savi Jiv Karu Shasan Rasi" made him to acquire the Tirthankar Nam Karma?

25th life, or Nandanmuni (Source: F01 - pg 297)

Name the lanchan (emblem) of the next Tirthankar in this mathematical series. Sambhavnath, Padmaprabhu, Vasupujya.

3, 6, 12, 24 - Lion (Source: D02 - pgs 207 - 208)

At what age did Bhagwan Mahavir attain Manah Paryay-Jnan?

30 (Source: D07 - pg 244 and F01 - pg 298)

Which ara did Lord Adinath live in?

3rd Ara (Source: B05 - pg 49)

How many monsoon's did Mahavir swami spend as a monk?

42 (Source: D07 - pg 245 and F01 pg 298 and 301)

How many years passed between Mahavira Swami's taking diksha and attaining nirvana?

42 (Source: F01 pg 298 and 301)

Provide the number of the lowest gunasthänak at which dharma dhyan is possible and that guarantees you moksha

4th (Source: B14 - pg 120)

Math Question - Subtract the number of Guptis from the number of Samitis. Give the corresponding dream of Mother Trishala.

5 samiti- 3 gupti= 2. The second dream of Mother Trishala is Elephant. (Source: B07 - pg 57 and D02 - pg 210)

Christian year in which Mahävir Swämi took Dikshä

569 B.C. (599B.C. Birth -30 = 569) (Source: F01 - pg 298)

A shravak with 12 vratas has reached which Gunsthanak or stage of spiritual elevation?

5th (Source: B14 - pg 117)

Monks and nuns who strictly follow their code of conduct are in this Gunshänak as a minimum

6th (Source: B14 - pg 117)

What are the names of the Gunasthanak in which a Sadhu follows Panch Mahavrat?

6th or 7th, Apramat Sanyat or Pramat Sanyat (Any one of the four is correct) (Source: B14 - pgs 117 - 118)

What is the lowest gunasthan at which shukla dhyan is possible?

8th (Source: B14 - pg 121)

According to Digambara belief, there are not 14 Swapanas, but 16 Swapanas. Name these two additional Swapanas.

A pair of fish and a lofty throne (Source: D02 - pg 212)

Name the vow in which one does not take any property without the owner's consent

Achaurya or Asteya or Adatta Dan (Source: C03 - pgs 142 - 143)

To attack someone knowingly is sin; which anuvrata tells us not to practise this?

Ahinsä Anuvrata (Source: C03 - pgs 141 - 142)

Describe the meaning of Anitya Bhävnä

All external substances including body are not permanent (perishable) (Source: C04 - pg 147)

What does Anitya Bhävanä means?

All external substances including the body are transitory (Anitya). They are perishable and therefore, we should not have attachment for them. (Source: C04 - pg 147)

Respect for all forms of life including animals, birds, insects and nature is called?

Compassion (Karuna) (Source: C04 - pg 150)

kind of person stuck nails in Mahavir Bhagwan's ears?

Cowherd (Source: F01 - pg 300 and F04 - pg 349)

Name the emblem or lanchan or symbol of these Bhagwans..Suvidhinath, Vimalnth, Aranath, Naminath

Crocodile, Pig-Boar, Nandavarta, Blue Lotus (Source: D02 - pgs 207 - 208)

This dream indicated a heavenly being would respect and obey her son.

Dev Viman or Celestial Plane (Source: D02 - pg 212)

Name the 3 Gunavrats.

Dig Parimana Vrat, Bhogaupbhoga viraman vrata, Anartha Danda viraman vrata. (Source: C03 - pg 140)

This is the event of initiation into monk hood for a Tirthankar

Diksha Kalyanak (Source: D07 - pg 244)

Answer both the questions: I will travel only 20 miles from my home today. Taking this kind of vow is an example of which Vrat? Which category of Vrat is this out of the three categories of 12 Vrats?

Disha Pariman vrat. Gun Vrat category (Source: C03 - pg 144)

Desavakasik vrat that sets a new limit within the limitations already set by which two vrats?

Disha or Dik vrat and Bhog Upbhog Vrat (Source: C03 - pg 145)

This dream of Trishla meant that the son would have exceptionally high character. Also, he would guide the spiritual chariot with its four components: monks, nuns, laymen, and laywomen.

Elephant (Source: D02 - pg 210)

Name any five swapnas.

Elephant, Bull, Lion, Goddess Laxmi, Garland, Moon, Sun, Flag, Kalash, Lotus Lake, Ocean, Plane, Heap of Jewel, Smokeless Fire (Source: D02 - pgs 210 - 212)

The Mahavratas are the great vows a person takes when renouncing the world. How many are there?

Five (Source: C02 - pg 136)

List the 4 swapnas other than the sun and the moon which are not people, animals, or with plants.

Flag, Kalash, Milky Ocean, Divine Airplane, Heap of Jewels, Smokeless Fire (Source: D02 - pgs 210 - 212)

Name the dream that indicated that Queen Trishla's son would have a great physical structure and be pleasing to all living beings of the universe.

Full Moon (Chandra) (Source: D02 - pg 211)

Which dream of Mother Trishalä indicated that her son would bring peace to the world?

Full moon (Source: D02 - pg 211)

This dream indicated that the fragrance of her son's teachings and messages of compassion and love will spread throughout the universe, and he would be respected by all

Garland (Source: D02 - pg 211)

When a monk attains Kevalgnana, he has reached the 12th Gunsthanak, whick category of karmas has he destroyed?

Ghati karmas (Source: B14 - pg 119)

Name the fourth dream of Mother Trishala and give its meaning.

Goddess Lakshmi. It meant that her son would enjoy great wealth. (Source: D02 - pg 210)

This dream of Mother Trishalä indicated that her son would be perfect in all virtues and would be full of compassion for all living beings. He would be a supreme religious personality.

Golden Vase or Vase (Source: D02 - pg 211)

After achieving 4th gunasthan once, you are guaranteed nirvana within this much time

Half or ardha pudgal paraavartan (Source: B14 - pg 117)

Name the dream that indicated that Queen Trishla's son would have infinite virtues and wisdom and he would attain the supreme spirit.

Heap of Jewels (Source: D02 - pg 212)

When one fasts consecutively for 30 days, the tap is called? Name in indian language only

Maskhaman or Masakshaman (Source: B07 - pg 61)

Becoming Tirthankar rather than an ordinary kevali is a result of this aghati karma.

Naam (Source: B08 - pg 72)

What four karmas do Arihantas shed at the time of liberation?

Naam (body-determining), Gotra (status-determining), Vedaniya (feeling pertaining), and Ayushya (life span determining) (Source: C01 - pg 125 and D07 - pg 244)

Of the types of karma, which one has a subtype that is specific to tirthankars?

Naam or Body-determining (Source: B08 - pg 72 and C01 - pg 125)

What was the last bhav of Mahavir swami as human before being born as a tirthankar?

Nandan Muni (25th Bhav) (Source: F01 - pg 297)

This dream of a Tirthankar's mother indicates that her son will be liberated from the life cycle.

Ocean (Source: D02 - pgs 211 - 212)

It is a 11th vrata, where in a Shrävak/Shrävikä observes the life of a monk for a specific period.

Paushadha vrata. (Source: C03 - pg 141)

Where was Bhagwan Mahavir's last sermon at? How long did it last?

Pavapuri, 48 hours (Source: F01 - pg 301)

Bodhidurlabh Bhävanä means

Rarity of enlightenment (Source: C04 - pg 149)

Stop new bondage of karma. Name this bhavana

Samvar Bhävanä (Source: C04 - pg 148)

Name the Bhavanas that are also Tattvas

SamvarBhavana, NirjaraBhavana, and AshravBhavana (Source: B06 - pg 50 and C04 - pg 148)

Cycle of life and death : Name type of Bhavans

Sansär Bhävanä (Source: C04 - pg 147)

Name the common virtues or observances that are common between the 10 yati Dharmas and 6 daily essentials per Digambar tradition

Sanyam & Tap (Source: B07 - pg 57 and D03 - pg 223 and D05 - pg 235)

Name the thirteenth gunasthan

Sayogi Kevali (Source: B14 - pg 116)

What Bhavna did Mallinath use to teach lesson to the six kings?

She used Asuchi Bhavana (Impurity of body) (Source: C04 - pg 148 and F01 pg 308)

Out of the three categories of 12 vrats, the following category is preparatory to the discipline of an ascetic's life. Name this category of Bar Vrats. Also, name at least two vrats from this category

Siksha Vrat. Samayik, Deshavagasik, Paushad and Atithi Samvibhag (Source: C03 - pg 139 and 141)

Which dream indicated to Queen Trishala that her son would reform and restore the religious order? It also said that he would remove blind faith and orthodox rituals. It also told her that he would burn or destroy his karmas and attain salvation

Smokeless Fire (Source: D02 - pg 212)

Anagram - MORE FE, LESSS SKI. Clue - Its a dream of Mother Trishla.

Smokeless fire (Source: D02 - pg 212)

Mother Trishla's 7th dream was?

Sun (Source: D02 - pg 211)

Name the four Shikshavratas.

Sämäyik Vrata, Desävakäsika Vrata, Paushada Vrata, Atithi Samvibhaga Vrata (Dän vrata, or Yathä Samvibhäg vrata) (Source: C03 - pg 141)

Samayika is this category of vrata?

Training or shiksha (Source: C03 - pg 141)

Name of lord Mahävir's wife & Daughter as per Shwetambar tradition?

Yashoda, Priyadarshana (Source: E01 - pg 267)

Tell me what gunvrat each statement is an example of: "I will only wear 5-6 pairs of clothes today.", "I will not walk on grass.", "I will only travel 150 miles today."

a) Bhog-UpbhogVrat b) AnarthDandVirmanVrat c) DishaParimanVrat or DigParimanVrat (Source: C03 - pg 140 and 144)

Name any two gunavrata or supporting vows.

dishi(direction), bhog upbhog, anartha danda (Source: C03 - pg 140)

What are Gunastanak? Name the lowest and highest stages.

stages of spiritual elevation or development. Lowest level: wrong belief (Mithyatva) and Highest level: inactive omniscient (ayogi kevali) (Source: B14 - pg 116)

What are Gunastanak? Name the lowest and highest stages of spiritual elevation

wrong belief (Mithyatva) and inactive omniscient (ayogi kevali) (Source: B14 - pg 116)

Name the next four Tirtankars in this mathematical series: Ajitnath, Abhinandan, Padmaprabha, Chandraprabha. 2, 4, 6, 8...

(10) Shitalnath (12) Vasupujya Swami (14) Anantnath (16) Shantinath (Source: D02 - pgs 207 - 208)

Name any five out of twelve main Bhävanä.

Anitya, Asharan, Samsär, Ekatva, Anyitva, Ashuchi, Äsrava, Samvar, Nirjarä, Bodhi-durlabh, Loka-svabhäva, Dharma (Source: C04 - pgs 147 - 148)

Twelve Vows of Laity (Householders) has how many Anuvratas, Guna-Vratas, Shiksha Vrats?

Anuvrats-5, guna- Vratas-3, Shiksha Vratas - 4 (Source: C03 - pg 140)

Name the fourth gunasthana

Avirati Samyag Drishti (Source: B14 - pg 116)

Other than Siddha who does not have a leshya?

Ayogi Kevail, or one at the 14th Gunastanak (Source: B14 - pgs 119 - 120)

Mahävir Janma-Kalyänak means what?

Birth Anniversary of Mahavir Swami (Source: D07 - pg 247)

In this Bhävnä, one contemplates that it is very difficult for one to attain right faith, knowledge, and conduct.

Bodhi Durlabh Bhävnä (Source: C04 - pg 149)

The process in which a tirthankar's soul leaves its previous body, and is conceived in the mother's womb is called?

Chyavana or Garbha Kalyänak (Source: D07 - pg 244)

After Bhgwan born king Indra take the baby tirthankar to Mt. Meru for what? Ans. Only indian language.

Janma Abhishek (performs the birth ceremony) (Source: D07 - pg 244 and F01 - pg 297)

How many karmas a living Kevali (omniscient) has removed (eradicated)? Name them.

Jnänävarniya (Knowledge obsuring), Darshanävaraniya (Perception obscuring), Mohaniya (Deluding), Antäray (Obstruction causing) (Source: B08 - pg 68 and B14 - pg 119 and C01 - pg 125)

If someone is less fortunate than us, we should not look down upon them and instead try and help them. Which of the four auxillary bhavanas does this represent?

Karuna (Source: C04 - pg 150)

Which dream of Mother Trishalä indicated that her son would become powerful and strong?

Lion (Source: D02 - pg 210)

Give the order of the first three dreams of Trishala Devi and Achira Devi?

Lion, Elephant, Bull & Elephant, Bull, Lion (Source: D02 - pg 210)

What are the differences between the MahaVratas and the AnuVratas?

MahaVratas are the major vows for the complete renunciation of worldly attachments which are practiced by Sadhus and Sadhvis. The AnuVratas are the partial renunciation of worldly attachments which are practiced by Shrävaks and Shrävikäs (Source: C02 - pg 136 and C03 - pg 140)

Four auxiliary Bhävanäs are

Maitri Bhävanä ----Contemplation of Friendship, Pramod Bhävanä ---Contemplation of Appreciation, Karunä Bhävanä------ Contemplation of Compassion, Mädhyastha Bhävanä ---Contemplation of Neutrality (Source: C04 - pg 149)