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Hindu Gods and Goddesses

Hindu Gods and Goddesses. A Brief Introduction to “Rama’s Initiation” pg 1053 Epics and Legends. The Three Main Gods. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are the three main gods of Hinduism Brahma is the creator god Vishnu is the preserver god Shiva is the destroyer god

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Hindu Gods and Goddesses

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  1. Hindu Gods and Goddesses A Brief Introduction to “Rama’s Initiation” pg 1053 Epics and Legends

  2. The Three Main Gods • Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are the three main gods of Hinduism • Brahma is the creator god • Vishnu is the preserver god • Shiva is the destroyer god • Vishnu is responsible for maintaining the world, or else Shiva will destroy it

  3. Brahma • Creator God • Has 4 heads • Used to have 5 heads • Children are named after emotions (Anger, Greed, etc.)

  4. Vishnu • Preserver of the World • Portrayed as blue or black • Has 4 arms • Has 1,000 names and people repeat his names to worship him

  5. Shiva • Destroyer God • When one of Brahma’s heads lied to Vishnu, Shiva cut it off as a punishment for deceit. • Will destroy the world is Vishnu does not protect it.

  6. Ganesh • The Elephant God • God of Good Fortune • Newlyweds honor Ganesh at their wedding in hopes that he will bless them

  7. Kali • Dark and violent goddess • Lives in cremation grounds • Thuggee (pronounced Tug-ee): Followers of Kali (Thugs)

  8. Lakshmi • Goddess of Wealth, Fortune, Love, and Beauty • She has 4-6 arms and 8 different forms, depending on what one is praying for

  9. Krishna • The hero in the Mahabharata • Usually depicted as a baby or an adult playing the flute • Bhakti (devotion) to Krishna is usually for strength or compassion • Very strong warrior

  10. Rama • Hero of the Ramayana, the other great epic in Hinduism • His story shows what happens when one has good Dharma and Karma • His wife, Sita, is Lakshmi in another form

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