Hindujen Sanasto

BRAHMA

AHIMSA

GANESHA

The first god in the Hindu triumvirate, Brahma is known as the Creator. The other two gods are Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer. Brahma's job was creation of the world and all its creatures.

(in the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jainist tradition) Ahimsa means respect for all living things and avoidance of violence toward others.

Ganesha, Ganesh, or Ganapati, is the elephant-headed Hindu god of beginnings, who is traditionally worshipped before embarking on a new enterprise. He is the patron of intellectuals, bankers, scribes, and authors. He is also a remover of obstacles.

HINDUISM VOCABULARY

BRAHMA

AHIMSA

GANESHA

The first god in the Hindu triumvirate, Brahma is known as the Creator. The other two gods are Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer. Brahma's job was creation of the world and all its creatures.

(in the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jainist tradition) Ahimsa means respect for all living things and avoidance of violence toward others.

Ganesha, Ganesh, or Ganapati, is the elephant-headed Hindu god of beginnings, who is traditionally worshipped before embarking on a new enterprise. He is the patron of intellectuals, bankers, scribes, and authors. He is also a remover of obstacles.

HINDUISM VOCABULARY

BRAHMA

AHIMSA

GANESHA

The first god in the Hindu triumvirate, Brahma is known as the Creator. The other two gods are Vishnu the Preserver and Shiva the Destroyer. Brahma's job was creation of the world and all its creatures.

(in the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jainist tradition) Ahimsa means respect for all living things and avoidance of violence toward others.

Ganesha, Ganesh, or Ganapati, is the elephant-headed Hindu god of beginnings, who is traditionally worshipped before embarking on a new enterprise. He is the patron of intellectuals, bankers, scribes, and authors. He is also a remover of obstacles.

HINDUISM VOCABULARY