Vishnu by https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr The second god in the Hindu triumvirate. en-us 2017-09-11 13:23:14 UTC 2024-08-07 06:04:15 UTC hello@padlet.com Triumvirate ecardoso111 https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186358267 The triumvirate consists of three gods who are responsible for the creation, upkeep and destruction of the world... Vishnu is one of the three!]]> 2017-09-11 13:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186358267 Vishnu's role in Hinduism ecardoso111 https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186360331 - he is the preserver and protector of the universe
- his role is to return to the earth in bad times and restore the balance of good and evil
- the Hindus believe he has been incarnated nine times, and he will be reincarnated one last time close to the end of this world]]> 2017-09-11 13:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186360331 Vishnu's incarnations: ecardoso111 https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186364811 1. Matsya (fish)
2. Kurma (turtle)
3. Varaha (pig/boar)
4. Narasimha (half lion, half man)
5. Vamana (dwarf sage with the ability to grow)
6. Parasurama (fierce man/hunter)
7. Rama (greatest warrior/ideal man)
8. Krishna (mentally advanced man)
9. Buddha (the all knowing one)
10. Kalki (Expected towards the end of this present age of decline, as a person on earth)
]]> 2017-09-11 13:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186364811 What the ancient texts say about Vishnu: ecardoso111 https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186367735 Vishnu is particularly associated with light and especially the Sun. He is mentioned as leading the seven solar gods in later texts, but he is not included as one of them in earlier texts.]]> 2017-09-11 13:49:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186367735 Worshippers of Vishnu ecardoso111 https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186372818 His worshippers usually go by the name of Vaishnava. They think of him as the greatest god and see the other ones as lesser or demi gods. Vaishnava worship only Vishnu and Vishnu monotheism is called Vaishnavism.]]> 2017-09-11 13:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186372818 What Vishnu reveals about Hinduism: ecardoso111 https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186378467 As Vishnu's name means "All-Pervading," he serves as the the protector of the world and the restorer of moral order (dharma). He is peaceful, merciful, and compassionate and reveals the importance of dharma in the Hindu religion. His kind and spiritual character leads the followers into a good moral way of life. His role represents the peace in the religion.]]> 2017-09-11 14:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186378467 Where does Vishnu live? ecardoso111 https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186379787 Vishnu lives in Param Padam, the "supreme abode." Here, free souls spend eternity living in bliss.]]> 2017-09-11 14:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186379787 Interesting fact! ecardoso111 https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186381514 In order to deliver messages and ensure that things are going according to the Divine plan, he would come down to earth in the form of Lord Narayana.]]> 2017-09-11 14:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186381514 Background on Hinduism ecardoso111 https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186383027 It is described as "way of life" based on universal principles and focuses on both this world and beyond!]]> 2017-09-11 14:15:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/186383027 ecardoso111 https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/187537661 2017-09-14 13:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/187537661 ecardoso111 https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/187538053 2017-09-14 13:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/187538053 Works Cited: ecardoso111 https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/187539316 - http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/deities/vishnu.shtml
- http://www.hinduwebsite.com/hinduism/vishnu.asp
- https://www.britannica.com/topic/Vishnu
- https://goo.gl/images/ZPsfTE]]> 2017-09-14 13:10:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ecardoso111/4dfv977oevsr/wish/187539316