Venkataraman Muthukrishnan

Hinduism is a beautiful religion. Known as Sanatana Dharma and Vedic Religion, it is more popular as a way of life seeking 'May all be happy' ('Sarvey bhavanthu sukinaha').

The foundations of Hinduism are the eternal and super-sensuous truths discovered by ancient Indian sages. These are called the Vedas. According to the teachings of the Vedas, there is one and only one God and by his mere will, he manifests himself as this universe. Creation, preservation and destruction of this universe are considered as the three basic aspects of God which are are represented by the Trinity called as Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. There are also other deities to personify the various other endless powers and aspects of God. Thus the religion is both pantheistic and polytheistic.

In this channel I propose to say whatever little bit I know about the various aspects of this religion.

I am a retired Deputy Secretary to the Government of India. I reside in Bangalore city of Karnataka State in India.