❓ Why do some people believe Hinduism has multiple gods when it’s actually monotheistic?

This common misconception stems from a limited understanding of Hindu philosophy. While Hinduism appears polytheistic due to its many deities, ancient texts like the Bhagavad Gita (7.19) clearly state 'vasudeva sarvam iti' - all existence is one divine reality.

The multiple deities represent different aspects and functions of the one supreme consciousness (Brahman). As explained in the Chandogya Upanishad, these forms help devotees grasp and connect with the formless ultimate reality through symbols and attributes they can relate to.

• Vedantic philosophy explains this through the concept of Saguna Brahman (with attributes) and Nirguna Brahman (without attributes)
• Modern quantum physics parallels this understanding of unified consciousness manifesting in multiple forms