Questions tagged [trinity]

25 questions
1
vote
1 answer

when is the Trimurti referred to first?

The concept of Brahma as Creator, Vishnu as preserver and Siva as destroyer seems to be a Puranic concept. By definition Trimurti cannot appear in Rig Veda since Siva as a God's name does not appear in Rig Veda.
S K
  • 1
  • 4
  • 22
  • 79
-2
votes
1 answer

which is the most frequent formulation of the Gods of the Trimurti?

Brahma-Vishnu-Siva Brahma-Vishnu-Mahesh are the ones I have seen the most. Any others? Is this order the most frequent because Birth-Preservation-Annihilation is the natural order? note: this is NOT a venue for "my God is superior to your God" type…
S K
  • 1
  • 4
  • 22
  • 79