Multiple choice general knowledge history

.Originally Brahma the Creator had five heads. Who cut off one of his heads?

  1. Ravana

  2. Vishnu

  3. Shiva

  4. Mahisasura

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C Correct answer
Explanation

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva cut off one of Brahma's five heads. This occurred when Brahma lied about seeing the top of Shiva's endless pillar of light (the linga). Shiva, angered by this arrogance, sliced off Brahma's fifth head with his fingernail. This is why Brahma is rarely worshipped in temples compared to Vishnu and Shiva. Neither Ravana, Vishnu, nor Mahishasura cut Brahma's head.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to have knowledge about Hindu mythology.

Option A) Ravana - This option is incorrect because Ravana is a demon king in Hindu mythology and is not associated with cutting off one of Brahma's heads.

Option B) Vishnu - This option is incorrect because Vishnu is one of the major gods in Hindu mythology and is not associated with cutting off one of Brahma's heads.

Option C) Shiva - This option is correct because Shiva, one of the major gods in Hindu mythology, is known for cutting off one of Brahma's heads. According to the myth, Brahma had become arrogant and spoke disrespectfully to Shiva. In response, Shiva cut off one of Brahma's heads as a punishment.

Option D) Mahisasura - This option is incorrect because Mahisasura is a demon in Hindu mythology and is not associated with cutting off one of Brahma's heads.

The correct answer is C) Shiva. Shiva is the one who cut off one of Brahma's heads as a punishment for his arrogance.