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Was Shiva created by Vishnu?
Lord Vishnu, whom we all address as Palankarta (sustainer, preserver and protector), is believed to have existed even before the creation of the universe. Soon after giving birth to Brahma for creating life on earth, Vishnu produced Lord Shiva from his forehead, to end the journey of the varied forms of life.
Are Brahma Vishnu and Shiva brothers?
They also believe that Shiva and Brahma both are forms of Vishnu. For example, the Dvaita school holds Vishnu alone to be the supreme God, with Shiva subordinate, and interprets the Puranas differently.
How many sons does Lord Shiva have?
While Shiva has these two sons from Parvati, he also has one additional son from Mohini (Vishnu’s female avatar), named Ayyappan. Though the Shaivait and Vaishnavite sects each claimed that their Lords were the Supreme deity, both the deities were viewed as one in the Bhagavata Purana.
What is the origin of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu?
There are multiple stories about the origin of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. The Shrimad Bhagvatam states that Shiva emerged from a burning tower when Lord Vishnu and Brahma had an argument. The Shiva Purana states that lord Vishnu originated when lord Shiva rubbed some nectar on his ankle.The Vishnu Purana says that lord Shiva originated from
How did Brahma and Shiva come into being?
To be honest, it depends on what belief system in Hinduism you follow. Shiva Purāna attributes that at first Ardhanarishvara came into being from whose bifurcation came to being Shiva and Shakti. From Shiva’s left body came Vishnu and from Vishnu came Brahma.
What is the origin of Vishnu and Brahma?
Shiva Purana says that Vishnu and Brahma were created from Aadi Anant JyotirStambha of Shiva. When there was a dispute between Brahma and Vishnu about who is more supreme, at that time, Shiva appeared as Jyotirstambha and asked both of them to reach start and end of it.