Vishnu

shows Vishnu is seated on the lion 's throne with one of his legs folded on the chair, and his right leg dangling off the seat. His right hand lay gently on his thighs and his left hand was believed to be holding an object. Even though he to some extent had human physical features, it reveals to the viewers that he had four hands altogether. On his upper left hand, he supposes to be holding a conch used as a battle-trumpet, and on his right upper hand a war discus though it was not shown. Vishnu…

history. There isn’t a human founder of hinduism. It’s honestly a mystical religion. Hinduism makes you personally experience the truth within. There was three gods. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Vishnu came first, this was how it was told in Hindu stories, Brahma was born out of Vishnu's belly button. Brahma was the creator god. Vishnu preserved the universe and Shiva was the destroyer. Hinduism is a huge religion and cultural tradition in South of Asia that bring together many people, it was…

civilization and hinduism based on religion and, warfare. The Bhagavad Gita is an overview of family rivalry and conflict over territory (Hastinapur). It has teachings said to be given by Lord Krishna (Hindus believe to be the eight incarnations of god Vishnu in human form.) In the book, Krishna is talking to Arjuna, who was an archer and 3rd of the pandava brothers, before the kurukshetra war begins about Dharma (Duty). Arjuna was…

mountain range possesses such beautiful and mystifying qualities that many tourists believe the falls were created through supernatural elements; in reality, they are not wrong--the splendid sight was created through the involvement of Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu, who all played impacting roles in keeping the people on the right path to attain dharma and moksha, the ultimate goals in Hinduism. I was a young boy at the time, a child named Abishek. My mother and I were very devoted Hindu…

Vishal Nath Indian Art and Architecture, School of Arts and Aesthetics, Jawaharlal Nehru University. Interconnectedness between Lotus, Pillar, Tree and Serpent in early Indian…

in dormant state and Vishnu is “anthropormorphic embodiment of this fluid of life is floating.” Vishnu sees bright, shinning luminous light approaching him it is Brahma, the fashioner of the universe the four headed one full of yogic wisdom and he is “shinning with galaxy of suns”. Vishu asked Brahma “Who are you? How did you originate? What are you doing here?” He replied, “I am the first progenitor of all beings; I am her who originated from himself!” The 2 argued as Vishnu said I am the…

now he had four heads, four faces, and four arms. Brahma was born without a mother. He came from the lotus which came out from Vishnu’s navel at the beginning of the universe. Vishnu, the Preserver, who incarnates for the protection of dharma and destruction of evil. Vishnu holds the highest status among the three. Vishnu is typically a four armed male which indicates his all powerful…

People who follow Vaishnavism, follow the god Vishnu as the supreme god. People who follow Shaivism, follow the god Shiva as their supreme god. Those who follow Shaktism, follow the goddess Shakti as their supreme god. Those who follow Smartism, follow Pancha Devata as their supreme god. The largest group is Vaishnavism. As said before, they follow Vishnu or his other forms, such as Krishna and Rama. Vishnu is the preserver out of the Trimurti or trinity. Shiva is the destroyer…

area of art in hinduism that sticks out to me are the paintings. The avatars and paintings of gods in hinduism are very interesting. The Typical religious paintings in hinduism may depict the god Vishnu. Vishnu will be painted differently than the other gods because of what Vishnu is responsible for. Vishnu will be painted with a serpent around protecting him or nearby because in the hindu religion…

associated with Hinduism. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are referred to as the trinity of Hinduism. Brahma is considered to be the god of creation. Vishnu is thought to be the supreme god. Shiva is also considered the auspicious one, because he is thought to be formless and limitless. Out of the three, two of the main gods of Hinduism are not depicted as humans, rather as being with extra limbs, such as arms or heads. Brahma is represented as having four heads and four arms. Vishnu is depicted with…