Hindu Religious Studies 129
Being stricken with the distress of the creatures he will start
worshipping Mahadeva. He will get skilled in the art of
bowmanship.In his hand he will have a large sword. He will kill the oppressors
with this sword. Destress of the people will be removed. There will
be peace on earth. The golden age will flourish again.Exercise
- Answer the following questions:
a. What does Avotar mean? What are the main kinds of
Avotars and what are they? Describe in brief.
b. Give a short description of 'Matsya Avotar'.
c. Write about Kurma Avotar in short.
d. Write about Buddha Avotar. - Answer the following questions in short:
a. What is an Avotar?
b. Why an Avotar is called great man?
c. Why does Ishwara appear on the earth in different ages?
d. Write the message of god Shrikrishna about Avotar from
Gita with simple meaning.
e. What does the Avotar do in the world?
f. Why do men praise and worship Avotars in ages?
g. According to the Puranas, in how many Avotars god
Vishnu has revealed himself? Write their names
accordingly.
h. How did Shrihari in the form of 'Baraha' save the earth?
i. How did God in the form of Ninsingha kill
Hiranyakashipu?