The worship of multiple deities in Hinduism represents different aspects and manifestations of the one Supreme Reality (Brahman). According to the Bhagavad Gita 10.8, all forms emerge from the same divine source.
The concept is explained in the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad through the analogy of light passing through different crystals - while the light remains one, it appears in various colors and forms. Different deities represent distinct cosmic functions and divine attributes:
This approach allows practitioners to connect with the divine through aspects that resonate with their nature and spiritual inclination (ishta devata).
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