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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In some Hindu traditions, Brahma is the creator and Vishnu is the preserver. What does Shiva do?
A
teach
B
perfect
C
enlarge
D
destroy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The triumvirate consists of three gods who are responsible for the creation, upkeep and destruction of the world. The other two gods are Vishnu and Shiva. Vishnu is the preserver of the universe, while Shiva’s role is to destroy it in order to re-create.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shiva is said to be the great destroyer who will annihilate the universe in the end of time, only for it to be reborn as part of the endless cycle of death and rebirth. Many legends speak of Shiva’s exploits as a god.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shiva is known as a creator, protector, and destroyer.

Detailed explanation-4: -Each god is in charge of one aspect of creation, with Brahma as creator, Vishnu as preserver, and Shiva as destroyer. In combining the three deities in this way, however, the doctrine elides the fact that Vishnu is not merely a preserver and Shiva is not merely a destroyer.

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