Reading Notes: 7 Secrets of The Hindu Calendar: Bramha's Secret - Part F



Bramha - The Flawed Creator

Despite being the creator of the world, Bramha is mentioned only in passing through much of the mythology that we have read so far. The desire to worship a creator has roots in the Christian viewpoint. However, there is a different story in Hinduism. The poets of the Vedas determined that the reason for creating the world was for him to understand himself. However, Bramha became obsessed with the world, mimicking it's material forms. He continued to desperately chase this material world, rather than using it to understand himself. Thus, the reason Bramha is not worshiped is because he forgot his reason for creating the world.

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Image of Bramha (Source)

Shiva and Vishnu

Both Shiva and Vishnu have learned to suppress their desires for the material world. Shiva does so my destroying the negative aspects. Vishnu does so my acknowledging them and working past them.

Bibliography

7 Secrets Hindu Calendar - Chapter 7: Brahma's Secret - Part 1 7 Secrets Hindu Calendar - Chapter 7: Brahma's Secret - Part 2

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