❓ Is it true that Hindu worship involves multiple gods instead of one supreme God?

This is a common misconception about Hinduism. The Vedic texts clearly explain that there is one supreme consciousness (Brahman) that manifests in different forms. As stated in the Rig Veda [1.164.46], 'Ekam sat vipra bahudha vadanti' - Truth is one, but sages call it by many names.

The various deities (devas) represent different aspects and functions of the supreme reality. The Upanishads elaborate that Brahman is both nirguna (formless) and saguna (with attributes). According to Bhagavad Gita [7.19-7.23], all sincere worship ultimately reaches the supreme, regardless of the form chosen by the devotee.

This is similar to how water can exist as liquid, solid or vapor while remaining H2O fundamentally. The multiple deities allow practitioners to relate to divinity through forms that resonate with their nature and spiritual inclination.