In Hindu Dharma: Lord Shiva is sometimes shown with five heads, called Panchamukha Shiva or Sadashiva. These heads represent his five aspects: 1. Sadyojata – creation 2. Vamadeva – preservation 3. Aghora – destruction 4. Tatpurusha – concealment 5. Ishana – grace or revelation These heads also symbolize Shiva's control over the five directions, including upward, and his embodiment of the Panch Mahabhuta, the five great elements: Earth (Prithvi) Water (Apas) Fire (Agni) Air (Vayu) Space (Akasha) Lord Brahma is traditionally shown with four heads. They represent the four Vedas: - Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, Atharvaveda These heads symbolize his role as the creator and originator of knowledge. According to scriptures, he once had a fifth head, but Shiva removed it to humble his pride. Lord Vishnu is usually depicted with one head. This symbolizes the unified universe and his role as the preserver of cosmic balance, or Dharma. His single head reflects unity, stability, and focus, maintaining harmony in all of creation. Together, these depictions express the threefold nature of the cosmos: - Creation (Brahma) - Preservation (Vishnu) - Transformation (Shiva) #hinduism #teachings #lordshiva #lordvishnu #lordbrahma