The Tri-murti Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is the Trimurti?
The Trimurti refers to the three main aspects of Brahman: Brahma (the creator god), Vishnu (the preserver god), and Shiva (the destroyer god).
What is Brahma’s role in the Trimurti?
Brahma’s role is to create the universe, including planet Earth and all its living beings.
What is Vishnu’s role in the Trimurti?
Vishnu’s role is to preserve the universe and return to Earth in troubled times to restore the balance of good and evil.
How many times has Vishnu come to Earth?
Vishnu has come to Earth 9 times in different disguises called avatars.
What is the most famous story of Vishnu’s avatars?
The most famous stories of Vishnu’s avatars are the Ramayana about Rama and Sita.
What is Shiva’s role in the Trimurti?
Shiva’s role is to destroy the universe in order to re-create it.
What are the worshippers of Shiva called?
Worshippers of Shiva are called Shaivites.
What do Shaivites believe about Shiva’s powers?
Shaivites believe Shiva’s powers of destruction are used to eliminate illusions and imperfections, paving the way for good change.
What is Shaivism?
Shaivism is the kind of Hinduism that focuses on the worship of Shiva and the practice of raja yoga.
What are the worshippers of Vishnu called?
Worshippers of Vishnu are called Vaishnavas (or Vaishnavites).
What do Vaishnavas focus their worship on?
Vaishnavas focus their worship on the ten incarnations of Vishnu, which include Rama and Krishna.
What is Vaishnavism?
Vaishnavism is the kind of Hinduism that emphasizes the worship of Vishnu as the most special deity.
How do Shaivites and Vaishnavas differ in their worship?
Shaivites focus their worship on Shiva, while Vaishnavas focus their worship on Vishnu.
