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.
* First incarnation, Matsya or the Fish incarnation: in this form he saved the Saint Vaivaswata, the Hindu variety of the biblical Noah * Second incarnation, Kurma or the Turtle incarnation: at the Churning of the Ocean, Kurma offered his back as a pivot on which to rest the Mount Mandara, used as a churning stick by gods and demons. Hence she is depicted as pure white in colour. His devotees celebrate the fourteenth day (Chaturdashi) in the second fortnight (Krishna paksha) falling in the eleventh month of the Hindu Lunar calendar (month of Magha), as Shivaratri (night of Shiva). She calmed down, embraced her husband, and shed her ferocious form. * Seventh incarnation, Ram: he killed the demon King Ravana, who had abducted Sita. One myth of this Goddess is that she is a jealous rival of the Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, and that pursuing wealth alone will assure that Sarasvati's gifts will desert you. Another common form is that of Shiva Nataraja. Other times Shiva is seen as the god of meditation and asceticism. * Tenth Incarnation or Kalki: still to come at the end of the Kaliyuga or the present age of decline, when Vishnu will appear in person on Earth, seated on a white horse. He also has a bow called Sarnga and a sword called Nandaka. But Shiva was lost in meditation, so they turned to his consort Parvati. Sometimes the creative force of Shiva is depicted, and in particular Shiva is represented by a phallus, known as the linga. Most often, he is shown with four attributes or weapons. * 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. Occasionally she is shown with five faces or with four hands.
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