7. The Trimurti

Question 1

What are the 3 aspects of Lord Vishnu?

Answer 1

1. present in every particle as the antaryami
2. virat purusa
3. avatars

Question 2

What are the 4 yogas?

Answer 2

1. Jnana (acquiring knowledge of the divine)
2. Karma (selfless service to God)
3. Astanga (meditation, pranayama and yoga)
4. Bhakti (all the above with a loving relationship)

Question 3

What are the 4 purposes of avatars?

Answer 3

1. protecting the Godly
2. Destroying the wicked
3. Establishing dharma
4. Recurring descent (appears in every yuga)