Hindu Gods and Goddesses
The millions of Hindu Gods and Goddesses,
to be exact 330 million, represent the various aspects of the
Supreme Being – Brahman. In Hinduism, Brahman is the supreme
soul of the universe, self-existent, absolute and eternal, from
which all living and non-living emanate, and to which all
return. When a Hindu climbs up the ladder of knowledge, the
concept of gods and goddesses begins to vanish and he/she will
finally merge with the Brahman. So, in reality, there are no
gods and goddesses in Sanatana Dharma or Hinduism.
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Ganesha is reputed to be a remover of
obstacles he is propitiated before the beginning of any new
venture whether it is the building of a new house, the writing of
a book, the beginning of a journey or the starting of a new
business. His images adorn the walls of innumerable business
establishments across India. It is customary for
businessmen to seek his blessings each morning before they get
down to business. Ganesha is also the god of wisdom and
prudence. These qualities are signified through his two wives:
Buddhi (wisdom) and Siddhi (prudence).
Lord Krishna is another of the most commonly worshipped
deities in the Hindu faith. He is considered to be the eighth
avatar of Vishnu. His incarnation brought about a profound
influence upon Indian thought and life. He plays a very important
part in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, where he is a friend,
philosopher and guide to Arjun. The wise philosophy of Krishna and
his teachings have been embodied in the Bhagwad Gita.
Vishnu's Seventh Avatar, Ram was the
Prince of Ayodhya, and the son of King Dasharatha and Queen
Kausilya. He had three brothers, Bharata, Lakshmana and Shatrughna.
The Hindu god Ram bent the bow of Lord Shiva at the swayamvara
organized by King Janak, and accordingly, won the hand of the
King's daughter,Sita.
When he returned to Ayodhya, on the request
of his father's third wife, Kaikeyi, he was banished for 14 years.
During this period of exile, the brothers Ram and Lakshmana,
and Sita, and numerous adventures.
Lord Shiva is the third member of the
Hindu trinity. He is believed to be the Destroyer God, his
destructive leads ultimately to good for he removes impurity for
the sake of protection. He is also known as "Nataraj" - Lord of
the Dance - who dances the world into and out of existence.
Goddess Lakshmi means Good Luck to
Hindus. The word 'Lakshmi' is derived from the Sanskrit word
Laksya, meaning "aim" or "goal", and she is the goddess of wealth,
love and prosperity, both material and spiritual. Goddess Lakshmi,
also known as Shri, is personified not only as the goddess of
fortune and wealth but also as an embodiment of loveliness, grace
and charm.
Durga is a fierce warrior goddess. She
is depicted in Hindu art as riding on a lion or a tiger,
brandishing a verity of weapons and attacking the buffalo demon
Mahisha. Her battles against evil are told in the popular Hindu
text Devi Mahatmyam (Glory of the Goddess), and it is said that
hearing the stories cleanses one from sin.
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