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Brahma Facts
Topic | Facts |
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Appearance | -He is depicted with 4 heads coming from the 4 vedas. -He has four arms. -He is sometimes drawn with a beard. |
Legend | -He is one of the Gods in the Hindu triumvirate. -He is the creator of the universe. -When creating the universe he made the creatures out of his arms, legs, and his other body parts. |
Family | -Brahma's consort or wife was Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge -He had many children, two of his many sons were Dharma and Karma |
Brahma Today | -He is the least worshiped God in Hinduism today. -Unlike the other Gods Vishnu or Shiva there are only two temples in all of India devoted to Brahma. -Some say that he isn't worshiped as much because his role as a creator is over. |
Brahma Today cont. | -They say it is now up to Vishnu to preserve the world and Shiva to continue the path of reincarnation. -Although Brahma is one of the Trinity, his popularity is no match to the other gods. |
Vedas | -The Vedas are said to be attributed to Brahma. |
Caste System | -Many believe that the Caste System or four varnas came from different parts of Brahmas body. |