I just read that hindus believe in one God but that God takes on multiple forms. If this is true, isn't it similar to the concept of trinity? And if christianity is still considered monotheistic, why is hinduism called a polytheistic religion? Just a little confused....thank you /
2007-05-07 11:59:37 · 13 answers · asked by E.T.01 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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Hinduism is pantheistic actually. We believe there is one deity. This deity is ALL, inside everyone, everything, all-permeating. Naturally, being inside all of us, it does not take sides. It is a universal conscience, and when we join we it we attain enlightenment.
On the contrary, BibleGod is an active and angry deity who is simply more jealous and more powerful than others.
We do have many Gods. But in the end, all things are one, and that oneness is the ultimate God, Brahman. Brahman is inside all Gods and all humans, all animals, all inanimate matter.
So the Gods are separate entities, just like us, but in reality all is one :) hope that helped.
2007-05-07 13:22:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
On the highest levels (ultimately) Hinduism is monotheistic...it is one God wearing many faces (very much like Christianity's trinity). Hinduism is disguised monotheism in a way, however, many hindus in different sects forget this - as there is arguments and fighting among them regarding who is supreme or the real God - Shiva, Vishnu, etc, etc.
Hinduism is called polytheistic by those who do not understand the ultimate entity/reality behind all the various dieties.
Some claim Christianity is really polytheistic...does that make it so - no, just misunderstanding by those who are observing from the outside...not from the inside.
~ Eric Putkonen
2007-05-07 12:16:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is a monotheistic religion... its practitioners see the profusion of forms and practices as expressions of the same unchanging reality.But to say it is plainly just monotheistic is lacking in the perplexity of the faith. In the Brihadaranayaka Upanishad, Vigadha asks Yajnavalka, "How many gods are there?"After an appropriate citation of scripture, the answer comes: "Three hundred and thirty three." Yajnavalka is praised for the perceptiveness of his answer, and then asked again. "How many gods are there?" This time the answer is thirty three, and the response is once again praised. The process continues until Yajnavalyka answers that there is a single God, an answer for which he is praised; but each of the preceding answers is also acknowledged as inspired and correct!
Hindus believe that infinite intelligence can be worshiped and glorified in any form.
2007-05-07 13:02:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are rulers (gods) that rule different planes and are considered to be an aspect of God, but they are separate entities and are worshipped by Hindus. This is why Hinduism is polytheistic, rather than monotheistic.
2007-05-07 12:07:37 · answer #4 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mr.Dravidian Researcher, If you're a real researcher, you ought to discover out the solutions. How are you able to say that Hindu evidences do not exist while there's no archelogical paintings performed like they did in Israel and Egypt to discover out the historical past of Christianity. Indus valley civilization is only one discovering.There are a few different areas wherein excavations ought to be performed like Dwaraka,Rama Sethu,Madhura,Kurukshetra,Kandhahar, these types of areas are recounted within the epics.The predicament is loss of budget or curiosity. You appear to be a Brahmin basher as a substitute than a researcher. True study demands independent brain and inquisitive instincts. You appear to be missing each.Don't use this discussion board to unfold hatred.I agree Dravidians are best folks and extremely highbrow.The humorous factor is ardent supporters of Hindu traditions and customers of very historic artwork,dance,sculpting come from Tamilnadu and Kerala and with out the participation of Taminadu sculptures(I feel such a lot of them don't seem to be Brahmins) you are not able to construct a Hindu temple in these days and you're announcing Dravidian Gods don't seem to be Hindu gods. Do you wish to begin a separate faith and wish to be a brand new prophet or what? Cool down my buddy.
2016-09-05 11:36:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.hinduamericanfoundation.org... states:
One of the most profound attributes of Hinduism is the recognition
and worship of the God as feminine. In fact, Hinduism is the only
major religion, which has always worshipped God in female
form and continues to do so today. Hindus revere God’s energy,
or Shakti, through its personification in a Goddess.
2007-05-07 12:07:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Trinity is one.
There are many gods in Christianity too- but they are not called gods.
See the works of Dionysius the Areopagite.
2007-05-07 16:38:12 · answer #7 · answered by rosenthorpe1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Christian scripture is truth spoken from God - if some people interpret the trinity as three they are reading the scripture in a worldly way - comparing the Father, Son and Holy Spirit to men like in the world.
Father, Son and Holy Spirit is like the soul, the body and the works in a single person.
2007-05-07 12:07:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
It isn't multiple forms, it's different aspects of one God. Christianity has three entities where Hinduism has one.
2007-05-07 12:06:14 · answer #9 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes Brahman is the one God who can appear as many entities as needed to do earthly works, or just to help people
feel more personal.
2007-05-07 12:06:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋