Two of the Main Variants in Hinduism: Vaishnava and Shaiva (HSC SSCE Studies of Religion): Quizzes
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What does the term 'sanatana' literally mean in sanatana dharma?
What does the term 'sanatana' literally mean in sanatana dharma?
Eternal
Which member of the Trimurti is known as the preserver who sustains the universe?
Which member of the Trimurti is known as the preserver who sustains the universe?
Lord Vishnu
Which avatar of Vishnu took three strides to win the world back from the demon Bali?
Which avatar of Vishnu took three strides to win the world back from the demon Bali?
Vamana the Dwarf
Where does the Bhagavad Gita appear in Hindu scripture?
Where does the Bhagavad Gita appear in Hindu scripture?
As the 18th chapter of the Mahabharata
What does Shiva primarily represent according to his key aspects?
What does Shiva primarily represent according to his key aspects?
Force of transformation
What does the image of Shiva Nataraja depict?
What does the image of Shiva Nataraja depict?
Shiva dancing the dance of the universe
What does the term 'sristhi' mean in Hindu cyclical time?
What does the term 'sristhi' mean in Hindu cyclical time?
Evolution or emergence
What is the key theological difference between Vaishnavas and Shaivas?
What is the key theological difference between Vaishnavas and Shaivas?
Which deity they view as Brahman
What does Nandi, the sacred bull who accompanies Shiva, represent?
What does Nandi, the sacred bull who accompanies Shiva, represent?
The principle of dharma or right living
Which Hindu festival in Australia culminates with a ritual at Stanwell Beach?
Which Hindu festival in Australia culminates with a ritual at Stanwell Beach?
Ganesh Festival