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what is the trimurti
functions of creation, maintenance, and destruction
what is atman
the spiritual life principle of the universe
what the shakti
Sakti [shakti] means strength” and symbolises feminine aspects of the divine
what are avatars
it signifies the material appearance or incarnation of a deity on Earth.
what is Saraswati
nspires music, drama, science and poetry.
what is Durga
a warrior goddess who symbolises the ‘hidden strength’ of women, and divine opposition to evil.
what does deity mean
god or goddess
what does brahman mean
the supreme god (has many forms)
what do Hindus believe brahman as
Many Hindus believe in Brahman as the ultimate reality – one ‘Supreme Spirit’ in many forms
who is vishnu
responsible for keeping all good things on Earth
who is shiva
assists in the creation of new things – some things have to end for others to begin.
who makes who the trimurti
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
who is brahma
the source of all creation
what to Hindus believe about shakti
gods ability to create the world and display its self
what are the arguments for and against miracles happening
science can explain it
god wanted it to happen
