Brahma Symbols The Four Faces – The four Vedas (Ŗk, Sāma, Yajuh and Atharva). The Four Hands – Brahmās four arms represent the four cardinal directions: east, south, west, and north. The back right hand represents mind, the back left hand represents intellect, the front right hand is ego, and the front left hand is self-confidence. The Prayer beads – Symbolize the substances used in the process of creation. The Book – The book symbolizes knowledge. The Gold – Gold symbolizes activity; the golden face of Brahmā indicates that He is actively involved in the process of creating the Universe. The Swan – The swan is the symbol of grace and discernment. Brahmā uses the swan as his vāhana, or his carrier or vehicle. The Crown – Lord Brahmās crown indicates His supreme authority. The Lotus – The lotus symbolizes nature and the living essence of all things and beings in the Universe. The Beard – Brahmās black or white beard denotes wisdom and the eternal process of creation. The Vedas Symbolises his four faces, heads and arms
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