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Greetings & Peace, Theist Thank you for a very precise and clear answer. One question, however, may kindly be addressed. You write: There are within the universe certain heads of different depts. like water dept, and light dept. etc. but there is no need to worship them separately. Does this mean that you consider it appropriate that even though there may be heads appointed for different departments, yet because these heads only implement the decisions of the Chief Executive, therefore we strive to 'win the goodwill' (or worship) the chief executive (or the One God) only? When you say that 'there is no need to worship them separately', does it imply 'one MAY worship them separately' or that 'one SHOULD NOT worship them separately'? Thank you.

Greetings & Peace, Theist Thank you for a very precise and clear answer. One question, however, may kindly be addressed. You write: There are within the universe certain heads of different depts. like water dept, and light dept. etc. but there is no need to worship them separately. Does this mean that you consider it appropriate that even though there may be heads appointed for different departments, yet because these heads only implement the decisions of the Chief Executive, therefore we strive to 'win the goodwill' (or worship) the chief executive (or the One God) only? When you say that 'there is no need to worship them separately', does it imply 'one MAY worship them separately' or that 'one SHOULD NOT worship them separately'? Thank you.

Greetings & Peace, yasodanandana What I understand from your response is that there are three aspects of the concept of God. Can we call them three different attributes of the person of God? Or do they, on the contrary, become three separate persons? Appreciate your help.

Greetings & Peace, yasodanandana What I understand from your response is that there are three aspects of the concept of God. Can we call them three different attributes of the person of God? Or do they, on the contrary, become three separate persons? Appreciate your help.

Greetings and Peace, Guest Thank you very much for providing the link in response to my question. I have read it and will read it again to get more understanding. However, one point needs some clarification before I can move on. Can you please help me find the answer. In his opening paragraph in the article, Indas writes: There can never be the existence of two supremes, as they would mutually contradict each other's supremacy. This, to my understanding, implies that Hinduism ascribes to One God only. Am I right? However, further explaining the concept, Indas writes: First understand the system of control, and then everything will become clear. The Vedic texts describe 330 million devatas, or universal controllers, but we should not confuse these beings with God. God is beyond the purview of the material universe. The devatas are controllers of various aspects of nature within the material realm. I am a little confused with this clarification. Apparently, it means that the material world is controlled by what you have termed as 'devatas'. Am I right? My questions are: 1- Are the devatas subordinate to God in controlling the material world. That is, do the devatas control the material world according to the directives of God? 2- Do the devatas control the material world on their own, independent of God? I greatly appreciate your help.

Greetings and Peace, Guest Thank you very much for providing the link in response to my question. I have read it and will read it again to get more understanding. However, one point needs some clarification before I can move on. Can you please help me find the answer. In his opening paragraph in the article, Indas writes: There can never be the existence of two supremes, as they would mutually contradict each other's supremacy. This, to my understanding, implies that Hinduism ascribes to One God only. Am I right? However, further explaining the concept, Indas writes: First understand the system of control, and then everything will become clear. The Vedic texts describe 330 million devatas, or universal controllers, but we should not confuse these beings with God. God is beyond the purview of the material universe. The devatas are controllers of various aspects of nature within the material realm. I am a little confused with this clarification. Apparently, it means that the material world is controlled by what you have termed as 'devatas'. Am I right? My questions are: 1- Are the devatas subordinate to God in controlling the material world. That is, do the devatas control the material world according to the directives of God? 2- Do the devatas control the material world on their own, independent of God? I greatly appreciate your help.

Is there a place on this forum where one can post questions of a beginner? I have many honest and academic questions regarding Hinduism. Can I ask them here? If I can, I hope to get a response to my first question, which is: What is the concept of God in Hinduism? Do Hindus believe in more Gods than one? I would greatly appreciate an answer and guidelines.

Is there a place on this forum where one can post questions of a beginner? I have many honest and academic questions regarding Hinduism. Can I ask them here? If I can, I hope to get a response to my first question, which is: What is the concept of God in Hinduism? Do Hindus believe in more Gods than one? I would greatly appreciate an answer and guidelines.