The three main gods in Hinduism are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Brahma is the god of creation, Vishnu is the preserver or protector of the universe, and Shiva is the destroyer. Vishnu’s role is to return to earth during hard or troubled times to restore balance to the world. Vishnu worshipers are usually called Vaishnava, the Vainishava don’t think as highly of Brahma and Shiva. Vaishnava only worship Vishnu. In many hindu texts Vishnu is mentioned along side the gods of light and of the sun. He is often depicted as having blue skin and four arms in his hands he carries something that represents what he is responsible for.
1. The charka (discuss): this symbolizes the mind.
2. The conch: The sound the conch creates is the primeval sound of creation, the “Om.”
3. The lotus flower: the lotus flower represents liberation.
4. The mace: this represents physical and mental strength.
Vishnu as apperaned in many incarnations on earth, to be exact he ahs appeared nine times. One of which is Matsya a fish. Matsya has been compared to Noah.
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