An Analytical Study of Gods in Hindu Philosophy That Influence Thai Society

Abstract

The purposes of this research were 1) to study the concepts of gods in Hindu philosophy, 2) to study the influences of gods in Hindu philosophy on Thai society, and 3) to analyze the influences of gods in Hindu philosophy on Thai society. It is documentary research. Collect information from primary are Vedas and secondary documents. Descriptive data were analyzed according to the inductive principle.
The results showed that:
1. Hindu philosophy states that gods exist in an abstract mental state. is something that is beyond nature It is something that exists eternally, is omniscient, has limitless power, able to influence all things according to his power. He was everywhere. He is the creator, destroyer, and ruler or preserver of all things.
2. There are 3 major deities in Hindu philosophy that influence Thai society: 1) Brahma, the creator, 2) Shiva, the destroyer, and 3) Vishnu, the preserver. These three gods are called Trimulti. The other gods are gods who are attendants such as Ganesha, Uma goddess, etc. The gods knew about the miracles in the Vedic legends so that Thai people could gain respect, but the gods in the gospels were so ignorant of Thai society that the Greek gods became the stories of the Thai people.
3. Analyze the gods in Hindu philosophy that influence Thai society. In the issue of Thai people adopting the gods that appear in Hindu philosophy as concepts for expression and conduct in daily life. By using beliefs as requirements or rules of society. And it is a symbol that leads to the behavior of people in society in 5 areas as follows: 1) Politics and government 2) Education 3) Arts 4) Culture and traditions 5) Living.