Curated OER
What Would Moses, Jesus, Mohammed, Budha and Krishna Say?
Students compare and contrast five different religions and the views that their leaders have in regard to civic responsibility and philanthropy. They choose one of the five leaders and write a letter outlining their perception of that...
Curated OER
Bah¿¿'u'll¿¿h, A Perfect Mirror
Students engage in a lesson that teaches about the Bahai Faith and the manifestation of God found in the religious teachers of the world. They say prayers and meditate on the teachings of Krishna. The lesson is focused upon an experience...
Friesian School
Friesian: Comments on the Bhagavad Gita
Summary of passages and comments on the eighteen chapters as translated by various sources. Includes a chart of the books of the Mahabharata.
Other
Indian Literature: Mahabharata
Concise explanation of the longest Sanskrit epic, the Mahabharata.
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: The Historical Context of Bhagavad Gita
An essay by Soumen De about why the Gita was written and its philosophies. He shows the Gita's relation to other Indian religious doctrines.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Vishnu
A detailed encyclopedia entry describing Vishnu, the Hindu god know as the preserver of the universe. Also has links to other encyclopedia entries on other figures in Hindu mythology.
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Baby Krishna
Boxed sidebar explains the origins of Hindu deity Krishna.
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Krishna and Radha
Boxed inset highlights the story of Krishna and Radha.
Other
Critical Considerations Regarding the Bhagavad Gita
Good critical discussion concerning the inconsistencies in Krishna and his advice given to Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita.
Other
Indo Link: Stories From Indian Mythology
Choose from a list of illustrated Indian mythology stories, some provided by the Association of Grandparents of Indian Immigrants.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Krishna
The student-author of this article writes, "[O]ne of the most beloved figures in the Hindu religion," Krishna was an avatar of Vishnu-- the Hindu 'Preserver'--and a representation of love and wisdom." Read about the Hindu religion and...
Other
As It Is: Bhavagad Gita Picture Index
This page offers descriptions and pictures painted by members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), illustrating the story of Arjuna and Krishna.
Other
India parenting.com: Children's Stories and Legends
Read popular Indian fables, Jakata tales, Birbal and other stories or learn about famous Indian people like Mahatma Gandhi, Sri Aurobindo, Ashoka the Great, or Mother Teresa. Also includes a collection of classic western fables and fairy...
Curated OER
Arjuna and Krishna
This page offers descriptions and pictures painted by members of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), illustrating the story of Arjuna and Krishna.