Saturday, 8 June 2013

Something about GOD



Who are the 10 avatars of lord Vishnu?

1. Matsya Avatar - fish

2. Kurma Avatar - turtle

3. Varaha Avatar - swine

4. Narasimha Avatar - half lion and half man

5. Vamana incarnation - dwarf brahmin

6. Parasurama avatar - brahmin warrior

7. Ram Avatar - Purushottam

8. Krishna Avatar - perfect embodiment of 16 arts

9. Buddha Avatar - forgiveness, humility and peace

10. Kalki Avatar (the incarnation of Kali Yuga is believed to be at the end)

*According to Hindu scriptures, the father of Gods and demons is Saint Kashyap. The mother of Gods is Aditi and Diti is the mother of demons.

*Who are five main Gods of Hindu religion?

1. Sun - Health, reputation and success

2. Vishnu - peace and prosperity

3. Shiva - Knowledge and Learning

4. Shakti - Strength & Security

5. Ganesha - wit and wisdom

*One name of Lord Shiva is ‘Ashutosh’. What does it mean?

Ashu means fast and tosh means happiness. Together it means a person who gets happy fast.

*What is the name of the teacher of Gods?

Brihaspati is considered to be the teacher of all Gods. He became Gods’ teacher after pleasing Lord Shiva for years.

*What is the name of the teacher of demons?

Shukracharya is considered to be the teacher of all demons.

*Lord Krishna is also known as Leeladhar. He is the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Whenever there is a mention of Lord Krishna, his leela is always discussed. Today we will tell you certain things about him, which impressed everyone


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