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Prajapati

Prajapati

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A Hindu creator god that people often call Brahma
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • Some legends consider Prajapati to be synonymous with Brahma, the supreme creator god.

Examples

  • In early Vedic texts, Prajapati is revered as the lord of all creatures and a principal creator.

  • In Hindu mythology, Prajapati is often seen as the creator god.

  • Devotees gathered at the temple to offer prayers to Prajapati during the festival.

  • Many texts refer to Prajapati as the personification of the creative force.

  • Devotees gathered at the temple to offer prayers to Prajapati during the festival.

  • In early Vedic texts, Prajapati is revered as the lord of all creatures and a principal creator.

  • Many texts refer to Prajapati as the personification of the creative force.

Synonyms

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A name for an early Hindu creator god like Brahma

is the creator god concept rather than only a name or epithet
Brahma
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A creator god in Hinduism who is one of the three main gods

is the creator who personifies creative force and is identified with that principal deity

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Prajapati comes from Sanskrit parts praja meaning 'people' or 'offspring' and pati meaning 'lord' or 'protector'. So Prajapati is the 'lord of creatures' or 'protector of life', which explains why he is seen as a creator god.