Question
After reading the works of Pāṇini, Dmitry Mendeleev built an early version of the periodic table based on this language. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this non-vernacular language used to exchange vows after a couple walks seven steps together. A series of hymns in this language that translate to “putting together” are recited at different times in a child’s life.
ANSWER: Sanskrit [or samskrita or samskritam]
[10h] This woman, who was fluent in Sanskrit, published the magazine Isis Unveiled while living in India. She also founded the religion of Theosophy.
ANSWER: Helena Blavatsky
[10e] Helena Blavatsky’s death is commemorated on a holiday known as White Lotus Day, during which this text is read. This dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna is contained within the Mahābhārata.
ANSWER: Bhagavad Gita [prompt on Gita]
<Andrew McCowan, RMP - Hinduism> ~20705~ <Editor: Athena Kern>
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