EXPLANATION OF THE PLATES OF THE HINDU DEITIES. 1. BRAHMA. p. 31. of the Poem. OF Brahm, the eternal, self-existing being, there is no representation. Brahma, the creative deity. He is represented with four heads, and four arms, denoting his superior wisdom and power. In his hands he bears a Veda, a spoon used in sacred ceremonies for lustral water, a vessel of water for ablution, and a rosary, which is used by his worshippers in contemplating his being, a bead being dropped at the mental recitation of each of his many names. All these implements are used by the Brahmans, said to be his descendants. His vehicle is a goose, for every god has an appropriate vehicle, or emblem called their Vehan, or Nandi, which are common to their wives. Saraswati is Brahma's wife, Sacti, or his energy or active power. She is the goddess of imagination and P |