THE ARCHITECT - Vishnu/Brahma (Hindu)
"the Hindu god Vishnu is the preserver and protector of creation.
Vishnu is the embodiment of mercy and goodness, the self-existent,
all-pervading power that preserves the universe and maintains the
cosmic order Dharma"
"Most of the time, good and evil forces are evenly matched in the
world. But at times, the balance is destroyed and evil demons get
the upper hand. Often in response to a request by the other gods,
Vishnu then incarnates in a human form to set the balance right
again." (NEO - "sum of the remainder" or "imbalance")
Because of his role as the "creator" of the matrix he could also be
Brahma. His goal to preserver order would suit the dual role:
THE MATRIX - DHARMA (Hindu)
"The etymological meaning of dharma is 'that which binds together'.
So it is that which is inherent as law in the very nature of all
existing phenomena, that which supports and holds the universe
together. It is not merely a set of beliefs having no connection
with living, but rather a set of principles for a harmonious and
beneficient life. It is a practical doctrine."
NEO - RAMAYANA, 7th AVATAR OF VISHNU (Hindu)
"9 Vishnu incarnations are generally recognized as Vishnu avatars"
(This could hint that maybe the story isn't over)
"Seventh incarnation of Vishnu : Ram : he killed the demon King
Ravana, who had abducted Sita."
Sita was the name of the wife of Rama (Another Hindu figure as
well) - they were the couple with the daughter. Smith took over
their daughter in the Matrix, perhaps this is the equivalent to
abducting "Sita" for the purposes of this storyline. The Architect
also mentions that 6 more have come before Neo, making him the
Seventh.
"Ram is the 7th incarnation of Vishnu and the central figure of the
Ramayana epic. The Ramayan is the very soul of India. It is a
complete guide to God-realization, the path to which lies in
righteousness. The ideals of man are beautifully portrayed in it.
Everyone should emulate those ideals and grow into ideal human
beings and ideal citizens."
Neo represented all of Zion (very soul of India).
"Finally, all rakshasa generals were killed and the battle become a
single combat between Ravana and Ram. Finally, Ram killed Ravana
with a special weapon given to him by saint Agastya."
Obviously the "generals" all stood to the side for this one... I
haven't found much on saint Agastrya, but I would consider the
"special weapon" to be the link with the source.
