The story of the mouth of Krishna
I can retell the story of the mouth of Krishna.
The story of the mouth of Krishna
I can retell the story of the mouth of Krishna.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Hindu Dharma has stories that offer different answers to big questions. They reflect the pluralism of Hindu worldviews.
- Krishna is a popular deity in Hindu Dharma. Many Hindus tell stories about his childhood.
- Krishna is often pictured with blue skin, which symbolises his energy and the universe.
- The story of the mouth of Krishna story tells how Krishna’s mother saw the universe in his mouth.
Keywords
Krishna - Hindu deity of compassion and love
Symbolic - a deeper meaning or truth shown through colour or an object
Deity - a god taking a particular form; a deity shows one part of the one God
Common misconception
Hindu deities are often depicted in strange colours.
Images of Hindu deities are highly symbolic and colour often connects to deeper meanings about the deity.
To help you plan your year 2 religious education lesson on: The story of the mouth of Krishna, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 religious education lesson on: The story of the mouth of Krishna, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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