Trimurti for Dummies

Trimurti is a word that comes from the ancient Sanskrit language, which is the language spoken in India thousands of years ago. It is made up of two parts: "tri" which means "three" and "murti" which means "form" or "manifestation." So when we put these two parts together, we get the word Trimurti.

Now, Trimurti refers to a concept or idea in Hinduism, which is one of the oldest religions in the world. In Hinduism, there are three main gods who are believed to be responsible for creation, preservation, and destruction of the universe. These three gods are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. They are like the three parts of a tripod, each supporting and balancing the others, just like how a table stands strong with three legs.

Let me break it down further for you. Imagine you have a delicious chocolate cake. When you make a cake, you need different ingredients like flour, sugar, and cocoa powder. Similarly, in Hinduism, Brahma is like the flour, he's the one who creates everything, just like flour is the main ingredient in a cake. Then we have Vishnu, who is like the sugar in the cake, because he's responsible for preserving and maintaining the universe, just like sugar sweetens and preserves a cake. Finally, we have Shiva, who is like the cocoa powder in the cake, because he is responsible for the destruction and transformation of everything, just like how cocoa powder adds a rich and deep flavor to a cake.

So when we talk about Trimurti, we are referring to these three gods who represent the cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction. They work together as one, but each has their own role and importance in maintaining the balance and harmony of the universe.

I hope this explanation helps you understand what Trimurti means in a simple and easy way!