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Character Profile 02: Brahma-Vishnu-Mahesh (Part 1)

Brahma:

Name: BrahmaTitles: Creator, Self-born, Pitamaha, etc.Trinity Role: Creator of the UniverseAge: Eternal

Realm: Satyaloka or Brahmaloka (where loka refers to an abode, world, or even a dimension)

Appearance

Four heads (originally five, with one later destroyed by Shiva), four arms, and a Santa-like beard and moustache. His eyes are serene and half-closed, symbolizing inward wisdom. His aura is bright and expanding like a cosmic dawn.

Headgear: A golden crown embedded with gemsUpper Garment: Silken robe of radiant saffron or whiteLower Garment: Golden dhotiOrnaments: Necklace of crystal and Rudraksha beadsSeating: A lotus flower

Birth

Parentage: Self-born (Svayambhu), manifesting directly from Vishnu.Birth Event: From Vishnu's navel emerged a golden lotus, and from that lotus Brahma appeared—the first being born at the start of a new creation cycle (Kalpa).

Personality Traits:

Calm, contemplative, responsible, and detached.

Dominant Characteristics: Passion and creative energyVirtues: Wisdom, order, patience, and devotion to creationFlaws: Occasional prideVoice: Deep and resonant

Powers:

Creation

Recitation and preservation of the Vedas

Transmission of knowledge

Granting intellect and creative energy

Mastery over cosmic cycles, dictating day and night and the Yugas

Relations

Consort: SaraswatiSons: The mind-born sons (Manas Putras): Marichi, Daksha, Narada, etc.Trimurti Relations:

Vishnu: The source and sustainer of Brahma's existence

Shiva: The transformer and dissolver of Brahma's creations

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