The document discusses key aspects of ancient Indian civilization and Hinduism such as:
1. India's location in Asia and its early civilizations along the Indus River dating back to 3100 BC.
2. The development of Hinduism as the dominant religion, with beliefs in reincarnation, dharma, and multiple deities including Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Lakshmi, and Ganesha.
3. Details on the caste system and use of Sanskrit as the written language during this period in India's history.
16. Shiva
Shiva
-Role is to destroy the universe in order to
re-create it.
- Destroying the illusions and
imperfections of this world
17. Vishnu
Vishnu
-The preserver or sustainer of life.
-Represents the order, righteousness, and truth.
-Vishnu will emerge to restore peace and order
on earth. .
-Incarnated nine times
18. Krishna
Krishna
- Full of playful pranks.
- With a flute, which he uses for its
seductive powers.
- The deity of love, forgiveness and
compassion.
- Avatar of Vishnu
19. Rama
Rama
- The god of truth and virtue and
- Perfect symbol of humankind: mentally,
spiritually, and physically.
- another avatar of Vishnu.
Ravana
21. Saraswati
- Goddess of knowledge, music, arts,
wisdom and nature.
- The wife of Brahma
Saraswati
22. Ganesha
Ganesha
- The Remover of Obstacles
- The lord of success, knowledge, and
wealth
- The pot-bellied elephant god.
23. Hanuman
Hanuman
- Monkey-faced God.
- Symbol of courage, physical strength,
perseverance, service, and scholarly
devotion..
- an incarnation of Lord Shiva.
24. Durga
Durga
- Riding a lion and carrying weapons in her
many arms.
- A warrior goddess to protect good peopl.
- Frightening goddess who fights fiercely
- created by Lord Vishnu