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Article ON THE STUDY OF MASONIC ANTIQUITIES. ← Page 7 of 16 →
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On The Study Of Masonic Antiquities.
The Supreme Deity was also known by the triple appellation of SHUEK-BJIAGAVAN-JIU . From this Supreme Principle , according to the Hindoo mythology , Brahma first emanated . lC Before the system of the Brahmande ( which is the manifestation of the world ) Shree-Bhagavan-Jiu was single and alone . His beauty , beyond the imagination of all hearts , and the expression of all tongues . "—( Seev Poorayi ) Before the creation this Supreme Principle existedreposing in silence
, from all eternity ;* but by his own power , self-existing , Brahma was produced , becoming masculine from the neuter Brahm ; afterwards Vishnu and Siva were called into existence . BIIAIIIUA has now no especial worshippers . His work being completed , the Hindoos are more interested in propitiating the preserving and destroying powers , whose influence continues to operate—VISHNI ; representing that power which sustains the present order of existing things—and SIVA the influence
which is productive of incessant change . Thus in the order of time , Brahma represents the PAST , Vishnu the PRESENT , and Siva the unknown FUTUKE , The preserving power , typified by VISHNU , as the second and most important member of the Hindoo triad , has numerous temples , and those who worship Vishnu are considered as approximating nearer than any others to that species of adoration of the Supreme Being recommended
by the sacred writings ; for though Vishnu is not the supreme essence , yet being every where , and upholding by his power and goodness the existing order of things , he is regarded as a fitter representative of the Supreme Being than even Brahma . The worshippers of Vishnu are very numerous , and are divided into many sects , each possessing their peculiar signs and particular modes of worship . The most numerous bear the mark of the nama > consisting of three perpendicular lines impressed upon their foreheads , as a symbol of exclusive devotion to this divinity .
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On The Study Of Masonic Antiquities.
The Supreme Deity was also known by the triple appellation of SHUEK-BJIAGAVAN-JIU . From this Supreme Principle , according to the Hindoo mythology , Brahma first emanated . lC Before the system of the Brahmande ( which is the manifestation of the world ) Shree-Bhagavan-Jiu was single and alone . His beauty , beyond the imagination of all hearts , and the expression of all tongues . "—( Seev Poorayi ) Before the creation this Supreme Principle existedreposing in silence
, from all eternity ;* but by his own power , self-existing , Brahma was produced , becoming masculine from the neuter Brahm ; afterwards Vishnu and Siva were called into existence . BIIAIIIUA has now no especial worshippers . His work being completed , the Hindoos are more interested in propitiating the preserving and destroying powers , whose influence continues to operate—VISHNI ; representing that power which sustains the present order of existing things—and SIVA the influence
which is productive of incessant change . Thus in the order of time , Brahma represents the PAST , Vishnu the PRESENT , and Siva the unknown FUTUKE , The preserving power , typified by VISHNU , as the second and most important member of the Hindoo triad , has numerous temples , and those who worship Vishnu are considered as approximating nearer than any others to that species of adoration of the Supreme Being recommended
by the sacred writings ; for though Vishnu is not the supreme essence , yet being every where , and upholding by his power and goodness the existing order of things , he is regarded as a fitter representative of the Supreme Being than even Brahma . The worshippers of Vishnu are very numerous , and are divided into many sects , each possessing their peculiar signs and particular modes of worship . The most numerous bear the mark of the nama > consisting of three perpendicular lines impressed upon their foreheads , as a symbol of exclusive devotion to this divinity .