Hinduism believes in a trinity of gods: Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer).
Brahman (left), Vishnu (middle), Shiva (right)
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Brahma
Brahma is the first member of the Hindu Trinity and is “the Creator” because he periodically creates everything in the universe. (The word periodically here refers to the Hindu belief that time is cyclical; everything in the universe — except for Brahman and certain Hindu scriptures — is created, maintained for a certain amount of time, and then destroyed in order to be renewed in ideal form again.)
Brahma is the god of wisdom and it is believed that the four Vedas are delivered from each of his four heads. The Vedas are the apex of hindu scriptures and were delivered straight from the gods, making them indisputable. Brahma also has four arms. In one, he carries the Vedas, in another, a scepter, in a third a komondul (a special type of water jug that is stilled used by Hindus during worship), and in a fourth a bow.
Brahma is the first member of the Hindu Trinity and is “the Creator” because he periodically creates everything in the universe. (The word periodically here refers to the Hindu belief that time is cyclical; everything in the universe — except for Brahman and certain Hindu scriptures — is created, maintained for a certain amount of time, and then destroyed in order to be renewed in ideal form again.)
Brahma is the god of wisdom and it is believed that the four Vedas are delivered from each of his four heads. The Vedas are the apex of hindu scriptures and were delivered straight from the gods, making them indisputable. Brahma also has four arms. In one, he carries the Vedas, in another, a scepter, in a third a komondul (a special type of water jug that is stilled used by Hindus during worship), and in a fourth a bow.
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Vishnu
Vishnu is the second member of the Hindu Trinity. He maintains the order and harmony of the universe, which is periodically created by Brahma and periodically destroyed by Shiva to prepare for the next creation.
Vishnu is worshipped in many forms and in several avatars (incarnations). Vishnu is an important, somewhat mysterious god. Less visible than nature gods that preside over elements (such as fire and rain), Vishnu is the pervader — the divine essence that pervades the universe.
Vishnu, whose name means "All Prevailing", is known a the protecter of the world and the restorer of Dharma (Mortal Order). He is peaceful, merciful, and compassionate. To a certain group of people called the Vaisnatives. He is often portrayed with his consort, Lakshmi. He also has four arms and each holds an emblem of his divinity: the conch, discus, club and lotus. He has a curl of hair on his chest that signifies immortality. Vishnu is best known forms are the ten avatars which come to Earth whenever crisis occurs.
Vishnu is the second member of the Hindu Trinity. He maintains the order and harmony of the universe, which is periodically created by Brahma and periodically destroyed by Shiva to prepare for the next creation.
Vishnu is worshipped in many forms and in several avatars (incarnations). Vishnu is an important, somewhat mysterious god. Less visible than nature gods that preside over elements (such as fire and rain), Vishnu is the pervader — the divine essence that pervades the universe.
Vishnu, whose name means "All Prevailing", is known a the protecter of the world and the restorer of Dharma (Mortal Order). He is peaceful, merciful, and compassionate. To a certain group of people called the Vaisnatives. He is often portrayed with his consort, Lakshmi. He also has four arms and each holds an emblem of his divinity: the conch, discus, club and lotus. He has a curl of hair on his chest that signifies immortality. Vishnu is best known forms are the ten avatars which come to Earth whenever crisis occurs.
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Shiva
Shiva is the third member of the Hindu Trinity, tasked with destroying the universe in order to prepare for its renewal at the end of each cycle of time. Shiva’s destructive power is regenerative: It’s the necessary step that makes renewal possible.
Hindus customarily invoke Shiva before the beginning of any religious or spiritual endeavor; they believe that any bad vibrations in the immediate vicinity of worship are eliminated by the mere utterance of his praise or name.
Shiva is the third member of the hindu trinity and is known as the destroyer. He has a third eye and when he opens it, all land turns to water and water turns to land. Hindus believe that Shiva's powers of destruction are used are used to destroy the imperfections of the world, paving the way for beneficial change. The destruction is not arbitrary, but constructive. Shiva is seen as both good and evil, and the combiner of contradictory elements. Shiva lives with his consort, Lakshmi, in the Himalayas.
Shiva is the third member of the Hindu Trinity, tasked with destroying the universe in order to prepare for its renewal at the end of each cycle of time. Shiva’s destructive power is regenerative: It’s the necessary step that makes renewal possible.
Hindus customarily invoke Shiva before the beginning of any religious or spiritual endeavor; they believe that any bad vibrations in the immediate vicinity of worship are eliminated by the mere utterance of his praise or name.
Shiva is the third member of the hindu trinity and is known as the destroyer. He has a third eye and when he opens it, all land turns to water and water turns to land. Hindus believe that Shiva's powers of destruction are used are used to destroy the imperfections of the world, paving the way for beneficial change. The destruction is not arbitrary, but constructive. Shiva is seen as both good and evil, and the combiner of contradictory elements. Shiva lives with his consort, Lakshmi, in the Himalayas.
I choose those three because they are three important member with Hindu Gods. They have special power, head and eyes. They created, pervader and destroy. They are represent for everything in Hindu Gods/Goddess. They are really clever, knowledge and solve all problem. It is religions that people belief in. I don't know that true or false but I think it makes religions in the world more variety.
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Wikipedia contributors. "Vishnu." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 26 Feb. 2017. Web. 1 Mar. 2017.<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vishnu>.
"Hindu Gods and Goddesses." Dummies. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Mar. 2017.<http://www.dummies.com/religion/hinduism/hindu-gods-and-goddesses>.