[BRAHMA]One of the three main Indian Gods. The creator of the universe.According to Indian philosophy, "Brahman", the basic substance of the universe, is embodied and Brahma comes into existence. But compared with Vishnu or Shiva, who are very active in the myths, Brahma is abstract and rather inconspicuous. Nowadays, it is said that Brahma was born from a lotus flower sprouting from the navel of Vishnu, or that not Brahma but Linga (the Penis) of Shiva itself created the universe. He has four heads and four arms, and rides on a white goose. In Buddhism, he is painted as "Bonten". ![]() [SARASVATI]A consort of Brahma. Goddess of study, wisdom and music.Sarasvati is a thoughtful, fair complexioned and beautiful Goddess. Brahma was so besotted with her that he created for himself 5 heads (the right, the left, the front, the back, the top) so that he could look at her anytime, wherever she went. But, later, the head of the top was cut off when he fought with Shiva. Sarasvati rides on a peacock and plays the sitar very well. In Buddhism, she is painted as "Benzaiten". ![]() |