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Trinity means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Apam Napat: Indian MythologyThe Trinity is the group of the most powerful Gods in Hinduism. They are all considered various aspects of the ultimate truth, the ultimate force of Brahman, which encompasses all things, both animate and inanimate.
The Trinity consists of
- Shiva the destroyer,
- Brahma the creator
- and Vishnu the protector.
They are sometimes worshipped in their combined form, that of Dhattatreya.
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Ends with: Herb trinity.
Full-text (+75): Shiva, Trimurti, Brahma, Mahavishnu, Adhokshaja, Adirudra, Tripura Rahasya, Herb trinity, Pranava, Adhimatra, Adhyakshara, Brahmakshara, Tiriyekam, Omkara, Mahabodhitaru, Purnaprajna, Vishnu, Shabdacandika, Ekatirittuvam, Akshaja.
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Complete works of Swami Abhedananda (by Swami Prajnanananda)
Chapter 6 - What is an Incarnation of God < [Discourse 6 - Divine Heritage of Man]
Chapter 4 - Necessity of Symbols < [Discourse 5 - Path of Realization]
Chapter 2 - Worship of Truth < [Discourse 5 - Path of Realization]
Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Temple sculptures as sources for practice of arts < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]
Here is another Confluence < [January – March, 1978]
Ode to a Pen < [April – June, 2006]
Our Republic Day < [January 1958]
Cidgaganacandrika (study) (by S. Mahalakshmi)
Part 2a - Trika Philosophy (Introduction) < [Krama system and Trika school]
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 3.6.2 < [Section 6 - Sixth Tiruvaymoli (Ceyya Tamaraik Kannan Ay)]
Pasuram 3.6.1 < [Section 6 - Sixth Tiruvaymoli (Ceyya Tamaraik Kannan Ay)]
Pasuram 7.1.11 < [Section 1 - First Tiruvaymoli (Ul nilaviya)]
Siddhanta Sangraha of Sri Sailacharya (by E. Sowmya Narayanan)
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