Hindu Mythology (India) Hindu mythology, drawn from texts like the Vedas, Puranas, Mahabharata, and Ramayana, presents a vast, cyclical cosmos governed by Trimurti: Brahma (creator), Vishnu (preserver), and Shiva (destroyer/transformer). Avatars like Rama and Krishna embody dharma (righteous duty) in epic struggles against adharma. Goddesses—Durga, Kali, Lakshmi—express shakti (divine feminine power). Myths explore karma, reincarnation, and moksha (liberation). The universe undergoes endless cycles of creation and dissolution (yugas). Unlike linear narratives, Hindu myths coexist in multiple versions, reflecting regional diversity. Rituals, festivals (Diwali, Holi), and temple art keep stories alive. Characters like Arjuna (guided by Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita) model ethical dilemmas. Far from mere tales, these myths are living theology—guiding philosophy, ethics, and daily practice. They emphasize that divinity permeates all existence, and every action ripples through cosmic law. In global culture, they inspire yoga, meditation, and environmental reverence rooted in sacred interconnectedness.
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