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Hindu Gods

Hindu Gods. The Hindu Trinity. . . Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva How to remember it all… G.O.D.= G enerator (Brahma) , O perator (Vishnu), S hiva (Destroyer). Brahma. The mystical creator, supreme presence, God. Vishnu and Shiva are different representations of Brahma. Facing Four directions

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Hindu Gods

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  1. Hindu Gods

  2. The Hindu Trinity. . . • Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva • How to remember it all… • G.O.D.= Generator (Brahma) , Operator (Vishnu), Shiva (Destroyer)

  3. Brahma • The mystical creator, supreme presence, God. • Vishnu and Shiva are different representations of Brahma. • Facing Four directions • Holds ladle, Vedas, holy water, prayer beads

  4. Shiva • the Hindu god that destroys the universe. • the source of good and evil.

  5. 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

  6. Vishnu • preserve the universe and people. • balances good and evil powers • helps people through 10 Avatars or earthly forms

  7. The 10 Avatars of Vishnu

  8. Matsya (Fish) • As a giant fish, he warned of a great flood • A sage and the Vedas were rescued

  9. Kurma (Tortoise) • Retrieved the gods’ elixir of immortality • It was lost in the ocean depths • Carries and stabilizes the world on his back

  10. Varah (Boar) • Rescued the earth from the ocean with his tusks

  11. Narasiha (Man-Lion) • Destroyed Hiranyakasipu • This demon could not be destroyed by man or animal alone

  12. 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

  13. Parashurama (Rama with Axe) • Kshatriyas were in power and ruling corruptly • He helped restore Brahmins to power

  14. Krishna (hero) • Most important avatar • Powerful and charming

  15. Rama (Prince) • Usually pictured with Lakshman, Sita, Hanuman and sometimes Ganesha

  16. Buddha (sometimes Balaram) • Siddhartha Gautama, the prince • Middle Path • Noble Truths • Eightfold Path

  17. Kalki • Yet to come • White horse, flaming sword • He comes to destroy the wicked and restart a new creation • Like. . . .?

  18. 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

  19. Symbolism in Hinduism

  20. Shakti (Mother Goddess) • Active feminine power • Mother goddess • All of the trinity have a female partner:

  21. 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)

  22. Sarasvati (Brahma) • Speech, wisdom, learning • Rides on a swan or goose • Scriptures, lotus, plays music

  23. 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

  24. Temples and Shrines

  25. Home Shrines

  26. Home Shrine

  27. Objects of Puja

  28. Bell

  29. Diva Lamp

  30. Incense stick and holder

  31. Water Cup and Spoon

  32. Kum Kum Powder

  33. Prasad

  34. Shrine at our home

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