Knowra Hindu mythology Hindu mythology Hindu mythology is the body of sacred narratives, deities, cosmologies, and legendary traditions associated with Hinduism. Its stories appear in texts, ritual, art, and regional traditions, with versions that vary across time and communities.
Trimurti : A theological grouping of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva as creator, preserver, and transformer. This influential framework links three major divine roles, though Hindu traditions interpret it in different ways.
Ramayana : An ancient Sanskrit epic recounting Rama’s exile, Sita’s abduction, and her rescue from Ravana. Its many tellings make Rama’s story one of Hindu mythology’s most enduring narrative cycles.
Vyasa : A revered sage credited in Hindu tradition with composing or arranging the Mahabharata and compiling the Vedas. Tradition presents him as the epic’s author and a character within its dynastic history.
Buddhist mythology : Narratives of Buddhas, bodhisattvas, spirits, and cosmological realms in Buddhist traditions. It shares South Asian settings and figures with Hindu narratives but frames them through Buddhist teachings.
Devi : The supreme Goddess, understood in many Hindu traditions as the source or power of the universe. Goddess narratives center on Devi’s forms, powers, and relations with other deities.
Mahabharata : A Sanskrit epic about a dynastic war, containing the Bhagavad Gita and extensive teachings and legends. Its immense narrative gathers divine interventions, heroic lineages, and reflections on duty.
Valmiki : A revered Sanskrit poet traditionally credited with composing the Ramayana. The Ramayana’s attribution to Valmiki connects its narrative to a foundational poetic tradition.
Jain mythology : Sacred narratives and cosmologies of Jainism, including accounts of the Tirthankaras and cosmic time. Jain traditions recast some shared figures and settings within a distinct religious worldview.
Hindu cosmology : A range of Hindu accounts of the universe’s structure, origins, cycles, and inhabited realms. Cosmic cycles and worlds provide the settings and stakes for many sacred narratives.
Bhagavata Purana : A Sanskrit Purana devoted especially to Vishnu and his avatars, notably Krishna. Its stories of Krishna’s childhood and devotion became especially influential in devotional traditions.
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