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Hindu Gods. But has several Gods to represent that God is in all life forms Hinduism is one of the oldest religions It is also very Symbolic. The Hindu Trinity. Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva How to remember it all… G.O.D.= G enerator (Brahma) , O perator (Vishnu), S hiva (Destroyer). Brahma.
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But has several Gods to represent that God is in all life forms • Hinduism is one of the oldest religions • It is also very Symbolic.
The Hindu Trinity. . . • Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva • How to remember it all… • G.O.D.= Generator (Brahma) , Operator (Vishnu), Shiva (Destroyer)
Brahma • The mystical creator, supreme presence, God. • Vishnu and Shiva are different representations of Brahma. • Facing Four directions • Holds lotus, Vedas, holy water, prayer beads
Shiva • the Hindu god that destroys the universe. • the source of good and evil.
Shiva • Halo of fire (birth and death) • Dancing on the demon of ignorance • Flame of destruction, purification, renewal • Hands in refuge, blessing • Snakes around neck
Vishnu • preserve the universe and people. • balances good and evil powers • helps people through 10 Avatars or earthly forms
Matsya (Fish) • As a giant fish, he warned of a great flood • A sage and the Vedas were rescued
Kurma (Tortoise) • Retrieved the gods’ elixir of immortality • It was lost in the ocean depths • Carries and stabilizes the world on his back
Varah (Boar) • Rescued the earth from the ocean with his tusks
Narasiha (Man-Lion) • Destroyed Hiranyakasipu • This demon could not be destroyed by man or animal alone
Vamana (The Dwarf) • First human avatar • Used to trick an evil ruler Bali into giving him all he could cover in 3 steps • He turned himself into a giant and covered the universe
Parashurama (Rama with Axe) • Kshatriyas were in power and ruling corruptly • He helped restore Brahmins to power
Krishna (hero) • Most important avatar • Powerful and charming
Rama (Prince) • Usually pictured with Lakshman, Sita, Hanuman and sometimes Ganesha
Buddha (sometimes Balaram) • Siddhartha Gautama, the prince • Middle Path • Noble Truths • Eightfold Path
Kalki • Yet to come • White horse, flaming sword • He comes to destroy the wicked and restart a new creation • Like. . . .?
Ganesha • Vehicle is a mouse (fast-moving) • Rope to carry people to truth • Axe to cut attachments • Dessert to reward spirituality • Palm extends to bless
Shakti (Mother Goddess) • Active feminine power • Mother goddess • All of the trinity have a female partner:
Sarasvati (Brahma) • Speech, wisdom, learning • Rides on a swan or goose • Scriptures, lotus, plays music
Parvati (Shiva) • Durga - goddess beyond reach • Kali-goddess of destruction • Durga rides a lion • Kali rides the corpse of a demon • Happy married life (Ganesha and Lakshmi)
Lakshmi (Vishnu) • Goddess of wealth and prosperity • Daughter of Shiva and Parvati • Divali • Adored by Ganesha • Sits on a lotus • Palms always extented to bless
