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Lesson 2: Dashavatar. The Ten Avatars of Lord Vishnu
As mentioned in the previous lesson on the Indian mythological cosmos, there is a cyclicality to the succession of events and every age in a single cycle is marked with the recurrence of Lord Vishnu, one of the three major gods. In the current cycle, Vishnu is credited with ten appearances in an earthly form, be it as animal or as man, also known as avatars. This lesson gives a detailed account of these ten avatars of Lord Vishnu, also called Dashavatar, to understand the multifaceted nature of the Indian God of Life and Balance.
Course Description
This course provides a structured examination of Indian mythology, focusing on its cosmology, key deities, and foundational texts. Through four detailed lessons, participants will explore the ancient Indian worldview, the cyclic nature of cosmic events, and the principal gods, as well as the literature that preserves these narratives.
Tutor: Dr. Diptarup Ghosh Dastidar
I’m Dr Diptarup Ghosh Dastidar, a research fellow at Banaras Hindu University, India. My PhD thesis deals with comics studies and spatiality, but my interests span farther wide into popular culture, gender studies, and Indology. I have taught at various universities in India and am currently teaching literature and language to school kids in Uttar Pradesh. Living in the historic city of Varanasi (aka Benares), I have been driven into learning and talking about ancient Indian scriptures, mythology, and philosophy.
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- Language: English
- 4 Lesson of 45 mins duration + final questions/talking Live streamed
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- Participants that will attend all the lessons will receive a final certificate of participation
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All Lessons
- LESSON 1: The Indian Mythological Cosmos
- LESSON 2: Dashavatar. The Ten Avatars of Lord Vishnu
- LESSON 3: The Many Names and Forms of Lord Shiva
- LESSON 4: Indian Mythological Texts. The Puranas
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I’m Dr Diptarup Ghosh Dastidar, a research fellow at Banaras Hindu University, India. My PhD thesis deals with comics studies and spatiality, but my interests span farther wide into popular culture, gender studies, and Indology. I have taught at various universities in India and am currently teaching literature and language to school kids in Uttar Pradesh. Living in the historic city of Varanasi (aka Benares), I have been driven into learning and talking about ancient Indian scriptures, mythology, and philosophy. I am very passionate about socialising and I love lecturing! I’m also a musician and vocalist in the alt-rock band – The Spring Leaves – while I’m not teaching, or reading! I hope that I’ll be able to add some value to your experience with World Virtual Tours. Cheers!
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