Vishnus Avatars

Question 1

What are avatars in Hinduism?

Answer 1

Avatars are forms in which God comes to earth to protect it during a decline of goodness and harmony.

Question 2

How many avatars does Vishnu have?

Answer 2

Vishnu has 10 different avatars.

Question 3

Who is the 7th avatar of Vishnu?

Answer 3

Rama is the 7th avatar of Vishnu.

Rama’s stories appear in the Ramayana where he rescues his wife Sita and defeats the evil demon Ravanna.

Question 4

Who is considered the most popular avatar of Vishnu?

Answer 4

Krishna is considered the most popular avatar of Vishnu.

Krishna is worshipped as a god in his own right.

Question 5

What is Bhakti?

Answer 5

Bhakti is the loving devotion given to Krishna, involving the practice of repeatedly chanting the name of God.

Question 6

What organization is associated with Krishna worship?

Answer 6

ISKON, the International Society of Krishna Consciousness, is associated with Krishna worship.