Why do Indian gods have so many arms?

Answer 1

Remember that Hindu gods and goddesses are manifestations of the one Reality, Brahman. Each one manifests certain archetypal energies, powers, or attributes of the infinite existence that is Brahman. To symbolize the various attributes being manifest, the deities appear with many arms holding different symbols in each hand.

Answer 2

The multiple arms are to show a difference but also a greater power than humans. The number of arms varies depending on the symbology being shown. Thus normally it is 4 arms each holding a different item (with a different meaning). However the number can and does vary.

For example Lord Ganesha:

The abhaya mudra (gesture of fearlessness) of His lower right hand symbolises Ganesha's blessings and protection on a person's journey through life, especially the spiritual one.

In His upper right hand, Ganesha usually holds an axe, with which He is said to cut of all attachments.

He pulls the devotee nearer to the spiritual path by the rope that He carries in His upper left hand.

He offers rewards for penances (sadhana) done with the modak (type of confection, usually made from rice flour and a stuffing of jaggery, coconut, etc.) He holds in His lower left hand.

You can get 6 or 10 armed Lord Ganesha with other items each with their own meaning. So it depends on the complexity of the message.

Answer 3

Well long story.. Deities are often portrayed with multiple arms, especially when they are battling cosmic forces. The multiplicity of arms emphasizes the deity's immense power and ability to perform several acts at the same time. The portrayal of a deity in human form but with multiple arms is the artist's attempt to express the deity's superhuman power. Demons are frequently depicted with multiple heads to convey their superhuman power as well.

Occasionally a deity is shown with more than one head in an attempt to describe various aspects of the character of that deity. For example, when the god Shiva is portrayed with a triple head, the central face indicates his essential character and the flanking faces depict his fierce and blissful natures.

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Answer 4

To show that he can multitask and cannot be defited

Answer 5

he doesn't, he's a fake.

Answer 6

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