Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Reading Notes: Devdutt Pattanaik Videos, Part F: Vishnu's Secret

Cows are the most sacred animal in the hindu faith. They are not allowed to eat beef. Some wonder if cows produce milk for humans or for their calf's. People must treat cows with respect because they provide so much for humans. Vishnu is known as the preserver and everyone is expected to respect cows because Vishnu does.

(Vishnu.
Source: Web)

Dharma is what creates a stable society by domesticating the animal within man. Vishnu also represents organization. The mission of life is to survive through strength or cunning. 
Vishnu is called the lord of maya meaning measurement. He judges whether what you do is good or bad. What is good is love, caring, and affection for others. While what is bad is everything else.

Rama is the most revered avatar of Vishnu. He is a king that leads by example and follows the laws set before him. Ravana is the complete opposite of Rama. He believes in using power to take what he wants while Rama follows laws even though he has power.
Krishna is another popular avatar of Vishnu.

Bibliography: Seven Secrets from Hindu Calendar Art: Part F (Vishnu's Secret)
Author/From: Devdutt Pattanaik
Link: http://iereadingguides.blogspot.com/2015/11/featured-video-devis-secret-desire-and.html

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