Mummurtti, Mummūrtti: 1 definition
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Mummurtti means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Google Books: Genealogy of the South Indian DeitiesMummūrttis are the three great gods who sprang forth from Civam and in whom Śiva is also included. Some consider it to be one Supreme Being. Some people choose from them only one and make him the highest.
Regarding the Mummūrttis one has to observe the following:
- Īśvara includes Civam. The great religion known as Śivamata comes from him. All the people who belong to this religion consider Īśvara to be the highest god, in whose honor they have built temples everywhere and celebrate many festivals. They narrate 1,008 appearances of him and hence he has 1,008 names.
- Viṣṇu is associated with the second great religion of the South Indians known as Viṣṇumata. All the people who are dedicated to this religion consider Viṣṇu as the highest god, who creates, governs, sustains and redeems everything.
- Brahmā has among the South Indians neither temples nor adoration. But he is honored in [the form of the] Brāhmins who, as a result, enjoy great veneration, respect and income.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mummurttivacam.
Full-text: Deva.
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