Hindu Mythology

By Harsh Nevatia

Lesson 2: Introduction II

The several myths relating to the creation of the human race reveal the psyche of an evolving society and shall be examined in depth. The creation of the demi-Gods and the Demons shall then be discussed.

There are three issues that are perhaps not so much in the realm of mythology, but are essential to the understanding of the Hindu society.

Introduction

In this lesson we take up creation again. The several myths relating to the creation of the human race reveal the psyche of an evolving society and we shall examine this in depth. We shall then look at the creation of the demi-Gods and the Demons.

There are three issues that are perhaps not so much in the realm of mythology, but are essential to the understanding of the Hindu society. We shall examine them and see how they are reflected in Hindu mythology. These issues are

  • The Caste System
  • The Doctrine of Karma
  • Idol Worship

    We shall continue to use ‘Hindu Myths’ and ‘The Indian Epics Retold’ as a reference and shall refer to relevant material on the Internet.

    Optional Exercises

    1a. Continue with the reading of the epics.

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    • Lessons

    Introduction
    Lesson 1: Introduction I
    Lesson 2: Introduction II
    • Introduction
    • Creation of Humans
    • Descendents of Manu
    • The Caste System
    • The Cycle of Karma
    • A Formless God and Idol Worship
    • Bibliography
    Lesson 3: Shiva
    Lesson 4: Vishnu
    Lesson 5: The Ramayana
    Lesson 6: The Mahabharata
    Lesson 7: Krishna
    Lesson 8: Purposes of Mythology