Two of the Main Variants in Hinduism: Vaishnava and Shaiva (HSC SSCE Studies of Religion): Flashcards
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Vaishnavism
Vaishnavism
Worship of Lord Vishnu as supreme deity
Shaivism
Shaivism
Worship of Lord Shiva as supreme deity
Sanatana dharma literal meaning
Sanatana dharma literal meaning
'Eternal' - having no beginning and no end
The Trimurti
The Trimurti
Three divine forms: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
Lord Vishnu's cosmic role
Lord Vishnu's cosmic role
Preserver who sustains the universe
Avatar
Avatar
Form or incarnation of the divine
Most famous Vishnu avatar
Most famous Vishnu avatar
Krishna
Shiva's cosmic role
Shiva's cosmic role
Destroyer/transformer of the universe
Shiva Nataraja
Shiva Nataraja
Lord of the Dance - eternally dancing the dance of universe
Brahman according to Vaishnavas
Brahman according to Vaishnavas
Lord Vishnu is the supreme reality