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- Brahma is the Creator. However, Brahma is not worshipped in the same way as other gods because it is believed that his work - that of creation - has been done.
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Aug 24, 2009 · Who is Brahma? Brahma is the first god in the Hindu triumvirate, or trimurti. The triumvirate consists of three gods who are responsible for the creation, upkeep and destruction of the...
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Shiva is the third god in the Hindu triumvirate. The...
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When Hindu society began to disappear from Java and the era of Walisongo's wayang kulit began to emerge, Brahma's role as creator in the shadow puppet standard was given to a figure named Sang Hyang Wenang, while Brahma himself was renamed to Brama (fire) where he was a ruling god.
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In the beginning, Brahma sprang from the cosmic golden egg and he then created good & evil and light & dark from his own person. He also created the four types: gods, demons, ancestors, and men (the first being Manu). Brahma then made all living creatures upon the earth (although in some myths Brahma's son Daksa is responsible for this). In the pro...
In the myths told in the Mahabharata, Brahma created women, the source of evil amongst men: The gods feared that men could become so powerful that they might challenge their reign, therefore, they asked Brahma how best to prevent this. His response was to create wanton women who "lusting for sensual pleasures, began to stir men up. Then the lord of...
Brahma is often represented in red with four heads, symbolic of his creation of the four Vedas. Thus he is often called Caturanana/Caturmukha or 'four-faced' and Astakarna or 'eight-eared'. Originally Brahma had five heads but when he lusted after his daughter Sandhya an outraged Shiva cut off the head which had ogled the goddess (or burned it with...
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Oct 25, 2024 · Brahma, one of the major gods of Hinduism from about 500 bce to 500 ce, who was gradually eclipsed by Vishnu, Shiva, and the great Goddess (in her multiple aspects). Associated with the Vedic creator god Prajapati, whose identity he assumed, Brahma was born from a golden egg and created the earth.
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Oct 20, 2024 · II. Understanding Brahma: The Creator God. Brahma is characterized by several distinct attributes and symbolism that reflect his divine nature. He is typically depicted with four heads, representing the four Vedas (sacred texts), the four directions, and the four stages of human life. His skin is often described as red, symbolizing energy and ...
Brahma is one of the principal deities in Hinduism and is regarded as the creator god in the Hindu Trimurti, which consists of three major gods: Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer).
Jul 31, 2003 · God or gods? Contrary to popular understanding, Hindus recognise one God, Brahman, the eternal origin who is the cause and foundation of all existence.
