If you look around, you might see pictures and statues of Ganesha, Lakshmi, Shiva, and many more. Let us explore why there are so many Gods and Goddesses in Hinduism. Hinduism is henotheistic, meaning followers believe in one supreme reality or Brahman, but recognize many gods and goddesses as different forms or aspects of that one divine source.
Hinduism teaches that God is infinite and cannot be fully understood in just one way. The Vedas talk about 33 main gods called devas, who take care of different parts of the world, like the sun, wind, and water. The Upanishads explain that all gods are really just different ways of seeing the one Supreme Spirit. The Gita also says that God can appear in many forms to help people understand and feel close to the Supreme.
Every god and goddess in Hinduism represents a special power or quality. For example, Lord Ganesha helps us remove obstacles and Saraswati gives us knowledge. This way, people can pray to the god or goddess who matches what they need or feel at the moment.
Hinduism considers the uniqueness of everyone. Some people feel close to Shiva, others to Krishna or to Durga. This is called having an ‘Ishta Deva’ or a favorite deity to worship. It depends on how a god resonates with your understanding and difficulties. This makes it easy for everyone to be represented and connect with God in his or her own way.
In the earlier days of religion, people saw God in nature, like trees, rivers, sun, and wind. This explains why there are gods for rain, fire, and even the mountains. The Vedas and Upanishads say that everything in nature is a part of God, so we should respect and care for all living things.
So, Hinduism has many gods and goddesses as it believes God is too big and wonderful to fit in a condensed form. Each god or goddess helps people in a special way, and everyone can find their own path to the divine.
With this very purpose, Disha Publication brings you three elegant books in simple language –
Bhagavad Gita: With Engaging Stories – This book is divided into short chapters and interesting anecdotes, making it easy for students to understand the principles of the soul and karma.
Ramayana: For Young Minds – A narrative-based presentation of life values and ideals that resonates with readers of all ages.
Vedas and Upanishads: For Students – Complex ideas are presented through simple stories, maintaining both depth and interest.
Through these books, we not only return to the path of knowledge but also revive our cultural consciousness.
Now is not just the time to move forward – but also to return to our roots.👉 Explore books by author Avinash Agrawal
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