RELIGIONS
HINDUISM
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Question
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In some Hindu traditions, Brahma creates and Vishnu preserves. What does Shiva do?
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The earth, or Brahma, is seen as the originator of all life and hence is regarded as the Creator. Water is the sustainer of life and hence is the Preserver and is represented as Vishnu. Fire transforms or consumes life and hence is the Destroyer and is represented as Shiva.
Detailed explanation-2: -Brahman has three main forms, the Trimurti: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Brahma is the creator. Vishnu is the preserver/protector. Shiva is the destroyer.
Detailed explanation-3: -Associated with the Vedic creator god Prajapati, whose identity he assumed, Brahma was born from a golden egg and created the earth and all things on it.
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