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The concept of the Triad or Trinity can be found throughout the world in all dimensions of life and been in use across civilizations and cultures since time immemorial. It can be understood as a key to the integrity and interdependence of all existence. The ideas of concepts of three can found in philosophy, mathematics, physics, etc. in ancient as well as modern times.  

The concept of the Triad or Trinity can be found throughout the world in all dimensions of life and been in use across civilizations and cultures since time immemorial. It can be understood as a key to the integrity and interdependence of all existence. The ideas of concepts of three can found in philosophy, mathematics, physics, etc. in ancient as well as modern times.  

In Hinduism, the number three has great importance in religious studies as well as in rituals and various vedic texts since the number symbolizes the Holy Trinity of ''Brahma, Vishnu,'' and ''Shiva'' (or ''Mahesh'') and their associated powers (also considered the universal order) of creation, preservation, and destruction respectively. From the viewpoint of creation, one is God, the second is ''prakriti'', and together they manifest the rest of the creation. The Triad or Trinity also symbolizes the unity of body, mind and spirit. The concept of "three" or "triad" is referenced very frequently across cultures and traditions , and the various triads described in vedic texts include:

In Hinduism, the number three has great importance in religious studies as well as in rituals and various vedic texts since the number symbolizes the Holy Trinity of ''Brahma, Vishnu,'' and ''Shiva'' (or ''Mahesh'') and their associated powers (also considered the universal order) of creation, preservation, and destruction respectively. From the viewpoint of creation, one is God, the second is ''[[Prakriti]]'', and together they manifest the rest of the creation. The Triad or Trinity also symbolizes the unity of body, mind and spirit. The concept of "three" or "triad" is referenced very frequently across cultures and traditions , and the various triads described in vedic texts include:

* Three qualities or ''guna'' of mind: ''Sattva, rajas'' and ''tamas''

* Three qualities or ''[[guna]]'' of mind: ''Sattva, rajas'' and ''tamas''

* Three layers of nature: Light, fire, and darkness

* Three layers of nature: Light, fire, and darkness

* Three states of being: Inherent, transcendent, and the absolute

* Three states of being: Inherent, transcendent, and the absolute