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Hinduism is a religion, which enables us to lead a original human life in spite of so many beliefs. This is possible because Hinduism associates each of the basic forces with a god.
The Basic gods:
The basic forces and the associated Hindu gods are,
1. Dreaming force - Indra
2. Illusory force - Shakti
3. Voluntary force - Brahma
4. Semi voluntary force - Vishnu
5. Involuntary force - Shiva
6. Status altering force - Shani
7. Compulsive force - Yama
Brahman - The supreme god
Above these seven forces is the basic force selector called Brahman, whom we call the supreme god. Thus, use of Brahman gives us a feeling that there is just one god.
The principle of Hindu gods:
The basic forces are associated with the opposite element in nature. Thus, Compulsive or Yama force is associated with death. Brahma, the transient for is associated with creation of eternal universe.
The Incarnations of Vishnu:
Vishnu force is our default force and thus our first choice force. This force generates a sinusoidal or wave like graph. Each part of the wave generated by this force is associated with an Incarnation of Vishnu. Thus, Vishnu has ten popular Incarnations and many other not so famous incarnations. In each incarnation Parvati too incarnates thus increasing the number of gods. In Ramavatara, there is the popular god Hanuman who is a Shakti god.
The central three basic forces viz. Voluntary, Semi voluntary and Involuntary forces are very difficult to use in pure form. Therefore, we have an intermediate stage called consort. Saraswati, Lakshmi and Parvati are consorts of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva respectively.
Using the Involuntary Shiva force is difficult in spite of having an intermediary state or consort, Parvati. Thus, we have two two children Ganesha and Subramani.
The Illusory or Shakti force gives an illusion of strength. Thus, gods based on this force are common in villages all over India. This greatly adds to the number of Hindu gods.
Thus, Hinduism needs many gods to enable a Hindu to lead a original human life in spite of so many beliefs.
Another View:
Actually many people in ignorance of Vedas say that Hinduism has many gods while Hinduism is a monotheist religion.
Vedas says:
Na dvitityo Na triyaschthurtho naapyuchyate|
N a panchamo Na shshtah sapthmo naapyuchyate|
Nashtamo Na navamo dashamo naapyuchyate|
Yagna yetham devamekavritham veda
Sa sarvassai vi pashyathi yachha praanathi yachhana|
Tamidam nigatam sah sa yesha yeka yekavrideka yeva|
Ya yetham devamekavritham veda
Atharva 13.4[2]19-20
There is no second God, nor a third, nor is even a fourth spoken of
There is no fifth God or a sixth nor is even a seventh mentioned.
There is no eighth God, nor a ninth. Nothing is spoken about a tenth even.
This unique power is in itself. That Lord is only one, the only omnipresent. It is one and the only one.
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Why area hindus are happy to worship different gods at Diwali?
i dont no maybe because there is more than one religion that use it
Other than to worship why do Hindus go to temple?
As well as worship a Hindu temple can be used for ceremonies and sometimes as a community centre
How are Jews different to Hindus?
i must keep my lecture to my self and tell you a simple: NO!! the two religions are different. way different.
The Hindus have more than 3300 of them?
Gods.
Do hindus have more than 30 million gods?
hindus have more than 150 million gods but all are aspects of brahma by harjeet kaur
Do Hindu's worship cow's?
Hindus do not worship cows anymore than Americans worship their pet dogs. They simply revere cattle and it holds a special place in them just like dogs hold a very special place in American families. They do consider cattle holy though.
What happens when we refuse to allow someone to worship with us?
you cant stop someone from worshipping a persons beliefs can not be changed by anyone other than themselves and they can still worship whatever deity in the privacy of their mind
Why Buddhist pray to Jesus?
They don't pray to Jesus any more than Christians pray to Horus. No religion takes up the worship of a deity other than their own. In this case Buddhists have no deities and would have no reason to utilize someone else's
What the difference between deity and gods?
God is almighty supreme power and deity is devine powers. I mean the term deity is just used when there is more than one god.
Do Hindus have more than 1 god?
Yes they do. Hindus believe in multiple gods such as a water god, a family god, etc.
How many hindus are there in the UK in 2014?
In UK in 2014 more than 1.5% of the population was made of Hindus. Hinduism is in minority in the uk.
What is the significance of the gift of worship in expressing gratitude and reverence towards a higher power or deity?
The act of worship is important in showing appreciation and respect to a higher power or deity. It allows individuals to express their gratitude and reverence through rituals, prayers, and offerings. Worship helps strengthen the spiritual connection between the worshipper and the divine, fostering a sense of humility, devotion, and connection to something greater than oneself.
