He was particularly influenced by Hinduism and Buddhism, which significantly shaped his later teachings.
Atri, a sage in Hinduism, is one of the Saptarishis credited with composing several hymns of the Rigveda and known for his wisdom and knowledge of dharma (duty, morality, law).
In Hinduism, Brahma is one of the principal deities and part of the Trimurti, which includes Vishnu and Shiva.
His four heads represent the four Vedas, the most sacred texts in Hinduism.
This is another aspect found in Hinduism and some Buddhist traditions.
There, he studied Zoroastrianism, Hinduism, and Buddhism, challenged religious hypocrisies such as idol worship and sun veneration, and escaped threats from local priests, mirroring his later confrontations in Judea.
Hindu MythologyIn Hinduism, crows are considered to be ancestors' spirits.
In Hinduism, "Deva" (often spelled as "Devas") are divine beings or deities.
Here are some of the most well-known Devas in Hinduism:
Brahma is the creator deity in Hinduism.
Vedic Culture: In ancient India, the term was associated with the Vedic culture, a period in Indian history when the Vedas, the oldest scriptures of Hinduism, were composed.
Trimurti in Hinduism: As mentioned earlier, in Hinduism, the Trimurti comprises Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer).
Hindu Trinity: In Hinduism, the Trimurti consists of Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the preserver), and Shiva (the destroyer).
In Hinduism, the serpent Ananta-Shesha symbolizes time, transformation, and the infinite.
Devas: In Hinduism, Devas are celestial beings or gods.
Devas: Similar to Hinduism, Buddhism acknowledges celestial beings called Devas.
Surya: In Hinduism, Surya is the solar deity and is often portrayed riding a chariot driven by seven horses.
Corresponds to Kali(not to be confused with the goddess; from a root kad “suffer, grieve, hurt; confound, confuse”) of Kali Yuga in Hinduism, Kroni in Ayyavazhi Hinduism, and Devaputra(son of a deva) Mara in Buddhism.