Chapter 2:
Background Information for Teachers


Puja

How do I identify images of Vishnu, Lakshmi, and their incarnations?

Incarnations of Vishnu

The god Vishnu is viewed as a savior who has been reborn on earth many times to conquer and balance evil. In each reincarnation, Vishnu is accompanied by an incarnation of Lakshmi - proving the everlasting power of marital love. The two most popular forms in which Vishnu has been reincarnated are Rama and Krishna.

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