Within Hinduism a large number of personalities, or 'forms', are worshipped as deities or murtis. The belief is that these beings are either aspects of the supreme Brahman, avatars of the supreme being (Bhagavan), or significantly powerful entities known as devas. The exact nature of belief in regards to each deity varies between different Hindu traditions and philosophies. Often these beings are depicted in humanoid, or partially humanoid forms, complete with a set of unique and complex iconography in each case.
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Bhagavān is a word used to refer to the personal aspect of God in general; it is not specific to a particular deity. Bhagavān transcends gender, yet can be looked upon as both father and mother, child, or sweetheart. Most Hindus, in their daily devotional practices, worship some form of this personal aspect of God, although they believe in the more abstract concept of Brahman as well. This may mean worshipping God through an image or a picture, or simply thinking of God as a personal being.
Different names and, frequently, different images of God will be used, depending on which aspect of Bhagavān is being discussed. For instance, when God is talked about in the aspect as the creator, God is called Brahmā. When referred to in the capacity as preserver of the world, God is called Vishnu. When referred to in the capacity as destroyer of the world, God is called Shiva.
Many of these individual aspects of God also have other names and images. For example, Krishna and Rama are considered forms of Vishnu. All the various deities and images one finds in Hinduism are considered manifestations of the same God, called Bhagavān in the personal aspect and Brahman when referred to as an abstract concept.-
2007-09-13 16:28:59
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answered by Jayaraman 7
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Paramatma meaning supreme soul is the God.
Now, don't confuse with the names-Ram or Krushna, A man needs a symbol to worship, be it an idol, a candle, a diya or a cross.
The various names-Ram or Krushna is a humanized idol of some godly virtues. Lord Vishnu has 10 avtars or re-incarnation. These humanized presentation of virtues (Ram stands for power with passion, Krushna stands for joy without attachment) or the animalized presentation( Kashyap or tortoise, Narasimha-lion/man) are for teaching virtues. God is only one-paramatma!
2007-09-16 20:51:09
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answered by JJ SHROFF 5
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Hindu God is faith that one has on oneself. Hindu God is only a manisfestation to improve life.
2007-09-13 16:24:27
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answered by Anonymous
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There is more than one Hindu God. http://www.sanatansociety.org/hindu_gods_and_goddesses.htm
2007-09-13 16:28:20
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answered by ? 4
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Brahma
2007-09-13 16:22:59
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answered by Justsyd 7
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The invisible Brahman who creates, maintains and destroys the whole universe.
2007-09-15 03:09:55
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answered by ravipati 5
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As per their belief
they choose
out of different names ,
given to one supreme power
PARAM BRAMHA.
2007-09-13 18:10:13
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answered by Anonymous
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Which one?
http://www.saigan.com/heritage/gindex.html
2007-09-13 16:21:01
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answered by Anonymous
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