The Trimurti

Brahma is the Hindu god of creation and one of the Trimurti, the others two Hindu Gods in the Trimurti are Vishnu and Shiva. Brahmas consort isSaraswati, the goddess of learning.

According to the Puranas, Brahma is a self-born from a lotus flower which grew from the navel of Vishnu at the beginning of the universe. Thus comes one of his names Nabhija (born from the navel). Another legend says that Brahma was born in water. In this he deposited a seed that later became the golden egg. From the golden egg, Brahma, the creator was born, asHiranyagarbha. The remaining materials of this golden egg expanded into the Brahm-anda or Universe. Being born in water, Brahma is also called Kanja(born in water). Brahma is said also to be the son of the Supreme Being,Brahman and the female energy known as Prakrti or Maya.

Brahma is traditionally depicted with four heads, four faces and four arms. With each head he continually recites one of the four Vedas. He is often depicted with a white beard, indicating the near eternal nature of his existence. He is shown as having four arms, with none holding a weapon, unlike most other Hindu Gods. One of his hands is shown holding a scepter in the form of a spoon, which is associated with the pouring of holy ghee or oil into a sacrificial pyre - indicating the fact that Brahma is the lord of sacrifices. Another of his hands holds a water-pot (sometimes depicted as a coconut shell containing water). The significance of the water is that it is the initial, all-encompassing ether in which the first element of creation evolved. Brahma also holds a string of malas that he uses to keep track of the Universe's time. He also is shown holding the Vedas, and sometimes, a lotus flower.

Another story in connection with Brahma's four heads is that when Brahma was creating the universe, he made a female deity known as Shatarupā (one with a hundred beautiful forms). Brahma became immediately infatuated. Shatarupā moved in various directions to avoid the gaze of Brahma. But wherever she went, Brahma developed a head. Thus, Brahma developed five heads, one on each side and one above the others. In order to control Brahma, Shiva cut off the top head. Also, Shiva felt that Shatarupā was Brahma's daughter/son, being created by him. Therefore, Shiva determined, it was wrong for Brahma to become obsessed with her. He directed that there be no proper worship in India for the "unholy" Brahma. Thus, only Vishnu and Shiva continue to be worshipped, while Brahma is almost totally ignored. Ever since the incident, Brahma has been reciting the four Vedas in his attempt at repentance.

The Bhagavata Purana includes a story wherein the Brahma of our universe is called by Krishna to meet with the Brahmas of other worlds, some of which have many more than four heads, counting into the many thousands in some instances for Brahma's in control of universes much larger than our own. arate milk and water from a mixture of the two. The significance of this is that justice should be dispensed to all creatures, however entwined it might be in a situation. Also Brahma's vehicle is a divine Swan. This divine bird is bestowed with a virtue called Neera-Ksheera Viveka or the ability to sep, this virtue indicates that one should learn to separate the good from the evil and then accept that which is valuable and discard that which is worthless or evil.

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Complaining

"I had no shoes and complained,
until I met a man who had no feet."

"If you don't like something change it.
If you can't change it, change your attitude.
Don't complain."

"Don't complain because you don't have.
Enjoy what you've got."

"Maturity is the ability to reap without apology
and not complain when things don't go well."

"You can complain because roses have thorns,
or you can rejoice because thorns have roses."

"Some people seem to go through life
standing at the complaint counter."

"Now, 10 years later, the person who talked and complained is still talking and complaining and still remains in the same position. The person who took the initiative and found solutions has been promoted several times."

"If you have time to whine and complain about something then you have the time to do something about it."

"You can overcome anything if you don't bellyache."

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What Your Favorite Color Says About You

Hi Folks, every one in earth should have favorite color ... ,my favorite color is white and green let see what the survey said about my favorite color .... oh yaaa don't forget to check yours too....



Here is a table of colors and many of the meanings they tend to evoke. Notice how colors can mean very different things - it is not that the colors themselves have meaning, it is that we have culturally assigned meanings to them. For example, red means warmth because of the color of fire. Likewise, it means anger because of the increased redness of the face when it flushes with blood. Purple symbolizes royalty only because the only purple dye that was available for many centuries was very expensive.




Red -- Ambitious, energetic, extroverted

Pink -- Affectionate, compassionate, romantic

Maroon -- Sensuous, friendly, emotional

Orange -- Fun-loving, action-oriented, competent

Peach -- Gentle, charitable, enthusiastic

Yellow -- Optimistic, expressive, people-oriented

Mint green -- Modest, insightful, kind-hearted

Apple green -- Innovative, adventuresome, self-motivated

Green -- Benevolent, service-oriented, scientific

Teal -- Idealistic, faithful, sentimental

Light blue -- creative, perceptive, imaginative

Dark Blue -- Intelligent, responsible, self-reliant

Mauve -- Delicate, reserved, sensitive

Purple -- Intuitive, spiritual, insightful

Beige -- Practical, well-adjusted, steadfast

Brown -- Down to earth, honest, supportive

Black -- Disciplined, strong-willed, opinionated

White -- Individualistic, lonely, low self-esteem

Gray -- Passive, noncommittal, stressed

Silver -- Honorable, chivalrous, romantic

Gold -- Idealistic, noble, successful



Remember that color can be culturally dependent - for example, although Black is the color of death in many countries, in China the color associated with death is White.



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Rose or Rose !!!

There is no flower that has been revered and celebrated as much as the rose. As the archetypal flower and the definitive symbol for love and appreciation, the rose has endured in its beauty and significance for hundreds of years, inspiriting people throughout history.

In addition, the rose is perhaps the only flower that has so many diverse meanings. Our comprehensive guide to the colors and meanings of roses is your resource for rose interpretation. ..........................



Red Rose

The most popular of all rose colors, red roses symbolize deep love, romance and passion. The red rose has long been a symbol of beauty and perfection and can also symbolize courage. A dark red or burgundy rose depicts a beauty that is uncontrived and unadorned.



White Rose

White roses represent purity and innocence and can also symbolize reverence and humility. They are often used in bridal bouquets as a symbol of spiritual love, unity and new beginnings. White roses are also used in sympathy arrangements for funerals.



Pink Rose

Pink roses convey a message of elegance, grace and gentleness. Deep pink often signifies appreciation and gratitude while light pink signifies admiration, joy and sweetness.



Yellow Rose

Yellow roses symbolize friendship, happiness and warmth. Yellow roses can also convey a desire to start anew or give a relationship a second chance after a quarrel or misunderstanding.



Orange Rose

The bright and bold color of orange roses represents enthusiasm, energy and desire. Orange roses can also convey pride in an accomplishment or celebration of a new beginning or venture.



Purple Rose / Lavender Rose

Lavender or Purple Roses express the feeling of love at first sight. These unique and beautiful roses convey a sense enchantment or something magical.



Peach Rose

Peach Roses can convey many different sentiments such as gratitude, appreciation, admiration or sympathy. They can also convey friendship and sociability. A pale peach rose symbolizes modesty.



Coral Rose

Coral Roses represent desire, passion and excitement. It also says "I admire your accomplishments" and represents good fortune.



Blue Rose

Blue Roses symbolize mystery or something desired, but unattainable. Blue roses do not occur naturally and are artificially colored.



Yellow Rose with Red Tips

A yellow rose with red tips symbolizes friendship falling into love.



Black Rose

The color of the crone, the wise lady of death. The promise that soon you will know something you did not know before. Some see it as a bad omen. Death of fixed thoughts or ideas. Signifies a rejuvenation on the horizon. May not be understood as a gift. Les fleurs du mal from which beauty springs. Sometimes a beautiful deep red rose will bloom from a blackened bud.



Green (Turquoise) Roses

The green (turquoise) rose, though not abundant in nature, is created through our smart innovation and fine craftsmanship. The color green (turquoise) has many meanings.

The most significant and popular meaning of the green (turquoise) rose is fertility. The green (turquoise) color symbolizes richness, abundance and bounty. Green (turquoise) roses are a sign of plenty and copiousness.



Multi-colored roses

In some instances - usually when mixing red with
another color rose - you can send additional messages with your choice of bouquet. For example, a combination of red and yellow roses conveys gaiety and happiness, while a mix of red and white roses symbolizes unity.






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