Of the three, Brahma is not... «Myth = mithya»
Mivsher12 марта 2022Of the three, Brahma is not worshipped. The reasons for this are twofold: one metaphysical and the other historical.
From the metaphysical point of view, Brahma represents jiva-atma, the soul seeking answers, hence unworthy of worship. Vishnu and Shiva represent param-atma, the soul that has found the answer. Having found the answer, Vishnu continues to participate in the world while Shiva withdraws from all things worldly. Vishnu’s eyes are therefore always open while Shiva’s eyes are always shut.
Historically, Brahma represents the earlier Age of Rituals when Hindu society gave more importance to the mechanical execution of yagna. In the Age of Worship, yagna faded into the background and with it Brahma. More attention was given to Shiva and Vishnu. Shiva represents the hermit’s way of life;Vishnu represents the householder’s way of life. In the worship of Shiva and Vishnu, Hindu society was able to resolve its own conflict: to celebrate worldly life or renounce its fettering enchantments.
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