What are some of the other important holy texts of Hinduism?
In this lesson, we are going to be learning about some of the other important texts of Hinduism.
What are some of the other important holy texts of Hinduism?
In this lesson, we are going to be learning about some of the other important texts of Hinduism.
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- The Ramayana: the 'epic poem' about Rama and Sita
- Tell the story of Rama and Sita
- The Mahabharata
- The Bhagavad Gita
- The Puranas: a collection of poems and stories about Lords Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and Krishna.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which goddess is the Ganges story about?
Goddess Ganges
Goddess Shiva
Q2.
How many sons did King Sagara have with his wife, Sumati
6,000 sons
600,000 sons
Q3.
What is the symbolic purpose of a third eye?
Representing the three gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
Signifying power over dangerous creatures
Three lines drawn horizontally across the forehead in white ash. They represent Shiva's power and wealth
Q4.
What is the symbolic purpose of a cobra necklace?
Representing the three gods, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
Representing wisdom
Three lines drawn horizontally across the forehead in white ash. They represent Shiva's power and wealth
Q5.
What is the symbolic purpose of a trident?
Representing wisdom
Signifying power over dangerous creatures
Three lines drawn horizontally across the forehead in white ash. They represent Shiva's power and wealth
4 Questions
Q1.
Bhakti means...
for every action, there is a reaction or a consequence
spiritual realisation and freedom (being at one with Brahma)
the power that supports the universe
Q2.
The Ramayanas is . . .
a collection of poems and stories about Lords Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and Krishna.
guidance on how to live well and attain Moksha. It also contains the The Bhagavad Gita, which is one of the holy books of Hinduism.
Q3.
The Mahabharatas is . . .
a collection of poems and stories about Lords Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva and Krishna.
an ancient Sanskrit epic about Rama and Sita.
Q4.
The Puranas is . . .
an ancient Sanskrit epic about Rama and Sita.
guidance on how to live well and attain Moksha. It also contains the The Bhagavad Gita, which is one of the holy books of Hinduism.