2006-12-04 12:49:15 · 17 answers · asked by boyfriend 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Lord Shiva of course !
Certain views contend that Shiva produces Vishnu who produces Brahma and thus creation began, within which the cycle of the Trimurti exists.
Lord Shiva is called the Greatest God (Mahadeva) and even God of Gods (Devadeva). He is mysterious and complex
In Shiva temples, Navagraha (9 planets), Ganesh, Skanda, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Vishnu, Brahma, Ashtathig balar, Durga, Bairava, and all the other Hindu gods will have the place, denoting that Shiva is unique among the gods, so that only he is in a shapeless form (i.e. in linga form).
Shiva is the God of all and is worshipped by all, from Devas( gods) such as Brahma, Indra, by Asuras(demons) like Bana, Ravana, by humans like Adi Shankara, Nayanars, by creatures such as Jatayu, an eagle, Vali, an ape, and the list goes on and on
2006-12-04 17:33:05 · answer #1 · answered by justinageneralway 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Nature or Mother Goddess worshipped by the Indus valley civilisation, probably... I'm not sure this qualifies as the right answer, because the definition of India has been changing constantly over the millenia. The chief centres of the Indus civilsation were in what is now Pakistan !!!
2006-12-05 08:01:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They found expression in early Vedic Gods, namely, Vayu, Varuna, Indra, Surya and Agni. According to modern scholars over a period of time several Vedic Gods were conceptualized. Over next several millennia, in the post-Vedic period, and during the period of the Puranas, the Gods were personified and assumed specific shapes and characteristics, with individual endowments.
Brahman is seen as the universal spirit. Brahman is the ultimate, both transcendent and immanent the absolute infinite existence, the sum total of all that ever is, was, or ever shall be.Brahman is not a God in the monotheistic sense, as it is not imbued with any limiting characteristics, not even those of being and non-being, and this is reflected in the fact that in Sanskrit, the word Brahman is of neuter (as opposed to masculine or feminine) gender
2006-12-04 20:52:04 · answer #3 · answered by MaryinRed12 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
According to Brahma Samihta "Ishwar param Krishna". Also the same scripture mentions that Krishna is the origin of all the other avtaras ("rama adi murtayu shu kala niyameina tishtan").
According to Bhagwad Gita..."Aham Bija praja pitha". Krishna says that I am the seed giving father.
The word Bhagwan mean 6 opulences, and Aalha means all powerful, all mighty. So the same God is refered with different names.
According to Greek language Krishna is called "Cristos" and same is with Christ...who is the father of Jesus.
For more information, please read books published by ISKCON institue.
2006-12-05 07:54:32 · answer #4 · answered by Uday S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was a mother goddess that was worshipped widely during the indus and harrappan civilisation. These people were the dravidians. The forst and original people of india.
2006-12-05 03:18:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
River
2006-12-04 20:50:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Adhi Prashakthi is the goddesses of all. She is the one who created shiva, vishnu and brahma.Then she created parvathi, lakshmi and saraswathi from her. So Adhi Prashakthi is the god for all, as in hindu religion.
2006-12-05 18:57:36 · answer #7 · answered by Mayandi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bollywood, the God of dance
2006-12-04 20:51:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Vayu or God of Air! without whom none would have survived so far!
2006-12-05 12:45:15 · answer #9 · answered by MBSR 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vishnu?
2006-12-04 20:50:35 · answer #10 · answered by Mayor McKim 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋