Terms
Avatars of Vishnu
Ramayana
Myths
Chance
100
the cosmic order of the universe
What is RTA?
100
In the Hindu triumvirate, Vishnu fulfills this role:
What is PRESERVER?
100
hero of the tale; exiled prince of Ayodha
Who is RAMA?
100
In this myth, Durga is "born" and wreaks havoc on a demon-king.
What is "THE SLAYING OF MAHISHA"?
100
the number in my head...right now...
What is...eleventy-two?
200
cause/effect; can be instant -OR- delayed
What is Karma?
200
In the first avatar of Vishnu, Matsya is saved by _______ and in turn saves _________.
Who is MANU?
200
ten-headed demon, villain of the Ramayana
Who is RAVANA?
200
Kali springs from the forehead of:
Who is DEVI DURGA?
200
The "mild" ones:
Who is PARVATI, LAKSHMI, SARASWATI?
300
This can change depending on your caste and stage in life...for you currently, Brahamacarya.
What is DHARMA?
300
this avatar of Vishnu is linked to the "Churning of the Ocean"
What is KURMA/TORTOISE?
300
Hanuman uses this tactic to destroy Lanka.
What is USES HIS FLAMING TAIL TO SET FIRE TO LANKA?
300
In the "Churning of the Ocean", the substance that is dredged from the watery depths.
What is AMRTA?
300
"book of knowledge", this collection of sacred Aryan writings are the oldest surviving Indo-European texts:
What are the VEDAS?
400
Maybe this questions exists...maybe it is an "illusion"...which would describe this term for the creative power of Brahman
What is MAYA?
400
This avatar of Vishnu intercedes in a class struggle between Brahmins and Kshatriyas:
What is PARASURAMA [RAMA WITH AN AXE]?
400
svayambara
What is WHEN A BRIDE CHOOSES A GROOM?
400
the myth of how Brahma acquired his four faces:
What is ? must include: CREATION OF SARASWATI, TURNING TO OBSERVE SARASWATI...
400
The names of the two early civilizations spawned by the Indus River [c. 2500-500 BCE]?
What is MOHENJO DARO and HARAPPA?
500
Describes the cycle of birth and rebirth
What is SAMSARA?
500
This avatar of Vishnu is portrayed as a warrior on a white horse and will appear at the end of the Kali Yuga.
What is KALKI?
500
The loyal brother of Rama
Who is LAKSHMANA?
500
fiercely loyal to Parvati, the "Queller of All Obstacles", eventually adopted by Shiva
Who is Ganesha?
500
the caste system in Vedic society from the highest class to the lowest class
What are: BRAHMAN-PRIESTS KSHATRIYA-WARRIORS, KINGS VAISHYA-FARMERS, MERCHANTS SUDRA-SERVANTS *MAY ADD "UNTOUCHABLES"
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