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Brahma
Brahma (pronunciation: /ˈbrɑːmə/; Sanskrit: ब्रह्मा, IAST: Brahmā) is a key deity in Hinduism, one of the Trimurti, the others being Vishnu and Shiva.
Etymology
The term 'Brahma' comes from the Sanskrit root 'bṛh', which means 'to grow' or 'to expand'. It is related to the term 'Brahman', which refers to the ultimate reality or the cosmic power in Hinduism.
Related Terms
- Brahman: The ultimate reality or cosmic power in Hinduism, often associated with Brahma.
- Trimurti: The trinity of supreme divinity in Hinduism, consisting of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
- Vishnu: A deity in the Trimurti, known as the preserver of the universe.
- Shiva: A deity in the Trimurti, known as the destroyer or transformer.
- Saraswati: The goddess of knowledge, music, art, wisdom, and learning, who is traditionally believed to be Brahma's consort.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brahma
- Wikipedia's article - Brahma
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