The multiple deities in Hinduism represent different aspects and manifestations of the one supreme consciousness (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 colored glasses - while the light remains one, it appears in various hues. Different deities help devotees connect with specific divine qualities:
This approach acknowledges human psychology's need for relatable forms while maintaining philosophical unity.
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