Religious Glossary - common terms used related to Religion
Vishnu - One of the Gods in the Hindu trinity; the
others are Brahma and Shiva. Krishna is one of eight or nine
earthly incarnations of Vishnu. There are many points of similarity
between the life of Krishna and Jesus. Some have speculated
that many events in Jesus' life are mythical in nature, and
were copied from Hinduism. (Religious
Tolerance ).
The second aspect of the Hindu trinity, God in his aspect
as the preserver of the universe. Vishnu is frequently shown
with four arms, and he holds the discus, mace, conchshell,
and lotus. According to the doctrine of the avatar, Vishnu
incarnates as a human being in every age for the good of the
world. (Vedanta)
The second god of the Hindu trinity, symbolizing the preserving
or sustaining aspect of God.
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