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In many ways part of the beauty of Hinduism is the universal acceptance of others’ opinions and the collective respect for alternative viewpoints. There is an understanding within Hinduism that their supreme God, or Para Brahman, is not only everywhere but inside everyone. The religious journey is all about discovering this absolute being within each individual’s soul, whichever God devotees ultimately find that to be.
The Trimurti our Hindu trinity is formed of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Each represents something very different but together create universal balance.
The Trimurti is the collective name of the Hindu Trinity, made up of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
Vishnu represents eternal life and sustains the universe as a whole. Hindu households will often have several Vishnu statues but can a Vishnu idol bring personal peace and prosperity into the home?
Given his role as the creator of the universe, it is interesting to see the varying creation stories of Brahma himself. Brahma is one of the three gods of the Hindu Trimurti, alongside Shiva and Vishnu. Known as the Creator and therefore tasked with the creation of the universe. It was from here that Brahma formed the rest of the universe, including the earth and all its inhabitants.
Whenever the world is at risk of evil or chaos, it is Vishnu’s duty to appear in the form of an avatar and restore balance. Given this Vishnu is a popular choice of deity to bring into the home. Though his importance is often pitted against that of Shiva, his widespread admiration is untouchable.
A deity of contradictions, Shiva the Destroyer has a tumultuous history which is reflective of his many responsibilities and characterisations. His importance over the universe, but also his personality, make him a popular choice in Hindu art.
This holy trinity naturally carries great importance, as the maintenance of the universe and world as we know it relies on its existence and balance. It may seem confusing, then, that the debates around who is the most powerful Hindu god traditionally neglect Brahma as an option.
The many variations of Brahma are fitting with the evolution of his characteristics over time. Throughout many centuries, interpretations of Brahma have come and gone, some which highly enshrine him, and others which diminish him as a lesser god of Hinduism.
