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Avatar, from Sanskrit avatara, which is often translated as "incarnation," has the sense of "descent." The late scholar Geoffrey Parrinder wrote a book called Avatar and Incarnation in which he compared the Hindu (and other Eastern) conceptions of avatar with the Christian concept of incarnation. Although both Jesus and, for example, Krishna or Rama could be called descents of God into human form, the exclusivity of Jesus Christ as the "only begotten son" of God according to Christian theology makes the Hindu and Christian concepts somewhat incompatible. That didn't stop Hindus from absorbing Jesus into their pantheon of gods, much to the consternation of Christian missionaries.
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What is the meaning of the name shukri?
it means thank you,thankful, greatful all these words are in the same category of meaning so your welcome!
Why do people worship Krishna?
"Because they believe in a fake God who even doesn't exist. There is only ONE GOD" This was a previous answer, written by someone who obviously hasn't done his/her/it's(?) research. Krishna is an Avatar (incarnation, physical manifestation) of the deity Vishnu - there is only one god (Brahman) in Hinduism, and the deities represent diffferent aspects of that one, eternal, formless ultimate reality. As for your question, Krishna is widely worshipped as he is regarded by Hindus as a leader, hero, protector, philosopher, teacher and friend all at the same time, and an ideal deity to look up to - he has influenced the Hindu thought in countless ways.
When is the Incarnation celebrated?
On March 25 at the Annunciation when Our Lady said, 'Let it be done unto me according to Thy word." she became impregnated by the Holy Spirit. This reached its fullness on December 25 with the birth of Our Lord.
What is the meaning of the name harikrishnan?
The name Harikrishnan is of Indian origin and is a combination of two Sanskrit words. "Hari" is a name of the Hindu god Vishnu, meaning "lion" or "lord," and "Krishna" refers to another Hindu deity known for his mischievousness and wisdom. Therefore, Harikrishnan can be interpreted as a name that represents the qualities and characteristics associated with Lord Vishnu and Lord Krishna.
What does the timothy mean?
Greek: Τιμόθεος; Timótheos meaning "honoring God"You have to translate the Greek back to the Hebrew. Thus טימותי... or yod, tav, nun, mem, yod, tet. You then have to look up the meanings of each letter and put them together which can be interpreted as the same meaning except more in depth.
What language does the word avatar come from?
The word "avatar" comes from Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language of India. In Sanskrit, "avatar" means "descent" and typically refers to the incarnation of a deity or a personification of a concept in Hindu mythology.
When was avatar invented?
"avatar" is a word first used in 1784. it is an incarnation in human form or an embodiment as of a concept or philosophy often in a person.
What is Kalki the Hindu god the god of?
Kalki Avatara is the last incarnation of Vishnu, the Avatar yet to come.
Is Hanuman considered to be an avatar of Shiva in Hindu mythology?
No, Hanuman is not considered to be an avatar of Shiva in Hindu mythology. He is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva's devotee, Lord Hanuman.
How are the epic Ramayana and Mahabharata related to the avatars of Vishnu?
Rama is the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu and Sita is the consort of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu
Who is Hindu goddess Kali's husband?
Kali is an avatar or incarnation of Maa Durga / Parvathi the wife of Lord Shiva.
Where does the word avatar come from?
Avatar is in Hindu mythology - the descent of a deity to earth in an incarnate form or some manifest shape
What is the meaning of rudransh?
Rudransh is a Hindu name meaning "an incarnation of Lord Shiva." It is composed of the elements "Rudra," another name for Shiva, and "ansh," meaning a part or incarnation.
What are the similarities between Hindu and Buddha?
If you review Vishnu, one of the Hindu gods, you will see that his 9th avatar (incarnation) is beleived to be Buddha.
Is Vishnu or Krishna a greater god?
Krishna is an incarnation (avatar) of Vishnu. Although in the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna tells Arjun to regard him as the most transcendental being, he is talking on behalf of Vishnu (himself). So, they are the same God and, thus, both are of the same status.
What is the meaning of theophany?
A manifestation of God to man by actual appearance, usually as an incarnation.
Of which god is Hayagriva the horse headed avatar a representation?
Lord Vishnu took the incarnation of Sri HayaGriva to redeem the Vedas from the demons namely, Madhu and Kaidabar.
