Hinduism is supposed to be 'apauruseya',
i.e., of impersonal origin & so also are the Gods of Hinduism. They are eternal
& though the deities appear to be different & independent, they are really
facets of the same Brahman, the Supreme God.
As Sri Ramakrishna says,
there can be as many spiritual paths as there are spiritual aspirants & similarly
there can really be as many Gods as there are devotees to suit the moods,
feelings, emotions & social background of the devotees.
The Hindu
scriptures were eloquent while describing the qualities of God. He is all-knowing
& all powerful. He is the very personification of justice, love & beauty.
He is ever ready to shower His grace, mercy & blessings on His creation.
From
the Rig Veda, we come to know of the vedic gods eight Vasus, eleven Rudras, twelve
Adityas, Indra & Prajapathi, being the Gods of earth, the heavens & the
space.
Click on the gods name below to find out more information about
that particular god.
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