... is the preserver god of the triad. He protects and sustains life on Earth. He is responsible for keeping the universe in motion. Vishnu is a Sanskrit term meaning "he who acts or pervades" (Smith, Johnathan 93). Vishnu comes to Earth occasionally in one of ten avatars or incarnations (Bowker, 57). Hindus believe that Buddha was an avatar of Vishnu. Krishna is ... 's followers are ascetics, following the example of Shiva himself. Shiva was the first ascetic. He meditated and performed astonishing physical feats to gain spiritual power. Shiva took the first ash bath in the remains of the g...

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