Posted on: Jul 25, '08

Roots of Gods
We have our own roots. Our Gods too... Just for information
Brahma It is derived from the root brih or brihi meaning to lord over or bridhow meaning to develop , multiply . Brahma refers to God because HE is the greatest, has infinite power and lords over all. He creates the world and multiplies it.
Vishnu It is derived from the root Vishlre which means to pervade.
God is called Vishnu since HE pervades the entire universe of animate and inanimate.
Ishwar
It is formed from the root Isha meaning powerful , supreme, affluent.
Ishwar denotes God who has divine powers of omnipotence and omniscience and owns infinite affluence of all creation.
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