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The gods of modern Hinduism include the chief gods Shiva, Vishnu and the Mother Goddess Shakti as well as a myriad of local community gods. Devotion to these various deities is based primarily on one's region and needs, and even when devotion is given to only one, the existence of others is acknowledged. Despite these polytheistic elements, however, many Hindus explain that the gods are various forms of a single Supreme Being. Similarly, the philosophical Hindu texts advocate a pantheistic view of ultimate reality. These texts, most notably the Upanishads, explain that there exists a single Supreme Reality, called Brahman. Brahman is often personified and presented as the One that must be sought, and can begin to sound like monotheism.
"Hindus believe in monotheistic polytheism, rather than polytheism." (The Hindu Universe)
"Hinduism worships multiple forms of the one God." (OM, an American Hindu organization)
"According to the tenets of Hinduism, God is one as well as many." (HinduWebsite.com)
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How is Hinduism been called both a polytheistic religion and a monotheistic religion?
Hinduism is considered polytheistic because it acknowledges multiple deities, each representing different aspects of the divine. However, it is also seen as monotheistic because all these deities are ultimately believed to be manifestations of the one supreme reality, Brahman. This concept of a single, all-encompassing divine essence unifies the various deities and traditions within Hinduism.
What pharaoh was both artistic and religious?
Pharaoh Akhenaten changed his country's polytheistic religion to a monotheistic one, and started a new style of realistic art.
Should Hinduism be seen as a form of monotheism because of its belief in brahman?
We speak of monotheism when a religion only has one single god. Hinduism recognizes several gods. Even if one of those gods is considered the principal god, we still call it polytheism, not monotheism.
Was ancient Egypt religion polytheistic or monotheistic?
Egypt is a country, not a religion. The Ancient Egyptian religion was polytheistic. Currently, the dominant religions in Egypt are Islam and Christianity which are monotheistic religions.
What is the difference between a monotheistic religion and a polytheistic religion?
monotheistic - they believe in one god who controls everything polythesitic- they believe in many gods, who often control diiiferent aspects of life some religions can be considered both as when multiple gods are aspects of a single entity or when gods are not clearly personified.
What is the difference between a monotheistic and religion and polytheistic religion?
monotheistic - they believe in one god who controls everything polythesitic- they believe in many gods, who often control diiiferent aspects of life some religions can be considered both as when multiple gods are aspects of a single entity or when gods are not clearly personified.
Hinduism has been called both a polytheistic religon?
NO because it is ffrom india
Is Buddhism a philosophy or religion and how it differs from Hinduism?
Originally, it was a philosophy. Then, people who came along later wrote sutras that claimed false things, and it became a religion. Hinduism is polytheistic and hinduism does not preach empathy, forgiveness, enlightenment, or the middle way.
What do Hinduism ans buddahism have in common?
Both religions are polytheistic and are belief in peace and tranquility.
How is old Norse religion similar to ancient Egyptian religion?
They are both polytheistic.
Is the Navajo monotheistic or polytheistic?
Animism is the belief that all plants and animals, or even all physical objects, have spirits. Some animists believe that collectively we are all part of the spirit of the cosmos creating itself.
What people worship God?
People belonging to monotheistic religions, such are Christians, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs, Zoroastrians and bahai's.Hinduism is a broad category which encompasses both monotheistic and polytheistic tendencies, and variations on or mixes of both structures.
