Hindu Gods and Goddesses Brahma 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...

Hindu Mythology or religion has a unique triad known Trimurti, which comprises of three important gods, each of whom has a special attribute and responsibility. These three are Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu. Vishnu is believed to be the second in rank and was not a very important figure in ancient Hi...

The Tension Between "Renunciation" and "Life in the World" Within Hinduism In the Hindu tradition the world is considered an illusion, or at least not representing the true nature of ultimate reality. Desire (kama) is the cause of the creation of the world. The One was bor...