Browsing: Gods

In his previous incarnation Shreyansnath was King Nalingulm of Kshema town in Pushkarvar Island. After many births of rigorous spiritual penances, he had reached a very exalted state of spiritual enlightenment.

Suparshvanath in his earlier incarnation was King Nandisen of Kshetrapuri. He was highly spiritually enlightened and due to his rigorous penances and disciplines he was reborn as a Tirthankar.

Lord Brahma –‘ब्रह्मा’ is the first Deva of the Trimurti along with Vishnu and Maheswara (Shiva). Lord Brahma is the originator and the generator of mankind. He is the dhata (the giver), and the Vidhata (the Supreme Being).

Vishnu is the second of the Hindu Trinity. He represents the Sattva Guna and he is responsible for the sustenance, maintenance and protection of the universe.

Adi Para Shakti is the Supreme Being. The Devi Bhagwata Mahapurana tells that Adi Para Shakti is the original creator, protector, and destroyer of the world.

Sati is a Hindu Goddess, who was the first consort of Lord Shiva. She is an aspect of Adi Parashakti and is also known as Dakshayani

According to Hindu mythology, Navadurga literally means the manifestation of Durga in nine different forms. Navdurga refers to Goddess Parvati.