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View full lesson here: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-hidden-meanings-of-yin-and-yang-john-bellaimey The ubiquitous yin-yang symbol holds its roots in Taoism/Daoism, a Chinese religion and philosophy. The yin, the dark swirl, is associated...

Brahma, believed to be self born from water, created 10 Prajaptis (Lords of creatures) who are believed to be the fathers of the human race. Husband to three Vedic Godesses Saraswati, Savitri and Gayatri, He is traditionally depicted with...

Ganesha is the best-known and most widely worship God in the Hingu religion. With the head of an elephant and a pot-bellied body of a human being the depiction of Ganesha is known worldwide. Known to bring success, knowledge, wisdom and wealth...

Indra the King of the demi-Gods is given a brash and heroic character even as his importance diminishes with the rise of the Trimurti in Hinduism. He is also the God of Rain, War, Storms and the ruler of Heaven. Watch the video to find out...

Krishna famously known for being a mischievous young boy that used to steal butter is traditionally attributed the authorship of the Bhagavad Gita. Watch the video to find out more about Krishna, the adviser and the avatar of Vishnu

Lord Rama is considered to be the seventh avatar of Vishnu and the King of Ayodhya. His adherence to Dharma (Religion) despite harsh circumstances has made him widely known as the ideal man and perfect human. Watch the video for more information...

Shiva, one of the God Heads in the Trimurti (or trinity) is the most powerful and complex God in the Hindu religion. Shiva is the destructive force in life, but Shiva dissolves to leave room for creation. Watch the video to find out more...

Kali Maa is a Hindu Goddess associated with power, shakti and Destruction. Kali is also a central figure in late medieval Bengali devotional literature. Kali is the Goddess of Destruction and Dissolution in Hinduism, and she is one of the...

Lakshmi is the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm and reigns over light, wisdom, fortune, fertility, generosity and courage. The name Lakshmi is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Laks,' meaning 'to perceive or observe.' Watch the video to...

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music and all the creative arts. Saraswati is called the Mother of the Veda's and the repository of Brahma's creative intelligence. Saraswati is also called Vak Devi, the goddess of speech. Dressed...