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Hinduism recognizes over ninety-thousand dieties, but each of the gods and goddesses is an aspect of one single power. Three of these gods have risen to a level of importance above all the others. Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are the gods of the Hindu Triad. Although they are aspects of one power, the three gods of the Hindu triad have vastly different roles (Leach 423). Most Hindus view Brahma as the supreme god, or the most important member of the triad. When Hindus talk about the single spiritual power that all the gods are part of, they refer to it as Brahma (Smith, Johnathan91). Brahma’s role within the triad is that of the creator. He created Earth, along with the rest of the universe. Some Hindus believe Brahma is remote and uninvolved with the world, so they do not place much emphasis on worshiping him (Smith, Houston 47). Brahma was worshiped most commonly from 500 B.C. to 500 A. D., after which his popularity declined (Smith, Johnathan 92). Vishnu is the preserver god of the triad. He protects and sustains life on Earth. He is responsible for keeping the universe in motion. Vishnu is a Sanskrit term meaning “he who acts or pervades” (Smith, Johnathan 93). Vishnu comes to Earth occasionally in one of t