Hindu Gods and Goddesses
In Hindu mythology, Brahma is the senior member of the triad of great gods, which also includes Vishnu and Shiva. In later Hindu mythology, he became symbolized as the supreme eternal deity whose essence makes up the cosmos. But that was not to be. Like all material things, Shatarupa would turn into something else every time Brahma got to her. She turned into a cow, a mare, a goose and a doe. Brahma kept pursuing her, taking the form of the corresponding male - a bull, a horse, a gander, a buck. Thus all creatures of the cosmos, from the smallest insect to the largest mammal, came into being. Sarasvati had cursed Brahma that he would be worshipped only on the full-moon day of the month of Karttika, Gayatri declared that whoever worshipped Brahma would be blessed with wealth and a good family and would be reunited with Brahma. * He has four hands, each hand is holding a sacrificial tool (sruva), the Vedas (knowledge), a water pot (kamandalu) and a rosary respectively. * He appears seated on a lotus, which is a symbol of glorious existence. * His vehicle is the goose (hans), which is known for its judgment between good and bad.
Though no separate carrier vehicle is mentioned Hamsa or Swan is usually associated with her. * Fifth incarnation, Vamana or the Dwarf incarnation: he killed the demon Bali, who had gained dominion over the Earth and had chased the gods from the heavens. Sometimes the creative force of Shiva is depicted, and in particular Shiva is represented by a phallus, known as the linga. Other times Shiva is seen as the god of meditation and asceticism. He will be depicted sitting cross-legged with his eyes half-closed. * Fourth incarnation, Narasingha or the Lion incarnation: as a creature who was half-lion and half-man, he killed the demon Hiranyashasipu, brother of Niranyaksha, who had gained the boon of immunity from attacks by man, beast or god.
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Approximate Word count = 1710
Approximate Pages = 7 (250 words per page double spaced)
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