Brahma is the Lord of creation and is assisted in this process by his consort Saraswathi, who is the possessor of ultimate knowledge. Brahma was born from the navel of Lord Vishnu at the end of one cycle to begin a fresh creation. He has four heads (originally five), representing the four vedas, which are said to have sprung from his heads. His four heads are also said to represent the four yugas (cycle of life on earth). He is bearded & his eyes are closed in meditation. He sits on a lotus & his vehicle is the swan. In his four arms he holds the Vedas, the kamandal (water pot), suruva (sacrificial spoon) & a mala. He is a serene soul and is the provider of all sources of… Click here to read more