Vishnu

mixed with Vedic beliefs. Every Hindu sect has one particular deity as ultimate above others. They worship the gods with rituals and meditation. They worship these gods so they could be reborn over and over in higher positions than they previously were. They keep doing that until they are able to escape the cycle of life, death and rebirth. Vishnu is second god in the Hindu triumvirate. The triumvirate is a holy trinity of gods that are responsible for the formation, preservation and destruction of the world. Vishnu represents the preservation and protector of the universe. In this sculpture, Vishnu is depicted in his role. The overall theme of the sculpture is to show the almighty power of Vishnu by depicting him as a powerful and supernatural being. This is conveyed by the anatomic irregularities of the body such as his four arms, the idealist shape of his body, as well as the excessive attention to detail in such a small structure to…

and Development of Vishnu throughout History In the Hindu Religion Vishnu is arguably the most important god amongst all other gods. Together with Shiva and Brahma, Vishnu makes up the Hindu holy trinity which is known as the Trimurti. “Trimurti” translates to “three forms” in English. These three gods make up what is known to conform to God’s duties of “creation, sustenance and destruction.” Importantly, Vishnu is considered to be the one who maintains balance in the Universe while Brahma is…

Rama’s wife Sita is abducted by Ravena, who is the demon ruler of the island Lanka. In the story Rama is on a mission to rescue Sita and enlists the help of a monkey army lead by the Monkey god Hanuman. In the end they defeat the demon army and rescue sita. Rama is considered the ideal ruler and is the seventh avatar of Vishnu. Devotion to a specific god in Hinduism is called Bhakti, where you choose one of the many gods. You love the god that you choose as intensely as you can. Gods are all…

Hinduism “Hinduism is a major world religion, not merely by virtue of its many followers, but also because of its profound influence on many other religions during its long, unbroken history, beginning about 1500 BC.” (Hinduism). The term Hinduism comes from the Indus river which flows through Pakistan. Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world, out of all the larger belief systems. The Hindu religion has been around for thousands of years and contains many beliefs, practices, and…

the god of creation, which is considered to be the god of pray in the Vedic myths and officially named Brahman in Hindu mythology. Brahma is directly linked with cosmic will brahman, which is generally believed that everything in the universe is from the Brahman and is back to Brahma after destruction. Brahma is the highest personification of will reflection and in Hindu mythology and is considered to be the creator of the universe, also known as the Lord of the world. However, in fact, the…

one specific avatar of particular importance, Rama. Stemming from the God Vishnu, Rama is “one of the most worshipped Hindu deities…” (Rama). The focus of this essay will serve to illuminate and convey informative aspects relating to the life of Rama; his adventures as well as journey as related in the Ramayana – the entitled story of Rama. Substantive milestones will shed light upon, how he has become a popular figure in Hinduism and…

them. According to Essentials of Faith: Hinduism, there are three main divisions of Hinduism: the worship of Shiva, the worship of Vishnu, and the worship of Devi. The most popular deities among the Hindus are Shiva, Ganesha, Vishnu and his reincarnation avatars, and Devi. Many of the deities have more than one name and more than one form, thus some are more recognizable than others. The most known deity is Shiva, the creator, preserver, and destroyer. His movements are the energy that drives…

Parvati is the Goddess of power. Because of her power, Vishnu, Brahma, and Siva are able to carry out their roles in the universe. Parvati herself is Nature and she makes the earth home for humanity. Omkara Mahaganapathy is considered the central deity of the temple. Interestingly enough, all Hindu rituals begin with this god. He is the creator and remover of all obstacles. Even the universal sound of “OM” is derived from Omkara. He is the true representation of this sound, which signifies…

Material Religion- Throughout India there are large scale temples and smaller roadside shrines dedicated to many different gods. The roadside shrines are usually in an open area with no building around. The shrines are often natural landmarks, such as mountains and rivers, and are looked after by near communities instead of having a full-time caretaker. The Taj Mahal is the most popular building created using Muslim architecture attracting roughly 7-8 million visitors a year. Dogma/Doctrine-…

Brahma is the supreme being of Hinduism and inhabits every aspect of reality. Brahma was born from a lotus and then went to create the universe according to the Hindus. Even though Brahma is the supreme being, they do not want to be worshipped as other gods do. He is the god of creation and the two other gods, Shiva, and Vishnu are other forms that Brahma takes on. Vishnu is the god of preservation and maintains the good in the world. Vishnu protects the universe from the evil forces, or havoc…