What is the concept of God or Goddess in Hinduism?
Q: What is the concept of God or Goddess in Hinduism?
A: In Hinduism, the concept of God or Goddess is unlike that of monotheistic religions. The Gods are icons of excellence to be emulated, rather than absolute entities. They represent different strengths of human character.
Q: Who are the three gods who started creation?
A: The three gods who started creation in Hinduism are Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva, also known as Bhagwans.
Q: What is Para Brahman?
A: Para Brahman is the supreme divine power in Hinduism and is considered to be the sole ultimate truth. It is an entity that exists and gives life to all things which is formless and referred to by different names such as Vishnu or Narayana, Adi Parashakti/Shakti or Durga and Shiva or Mahadeva among different sects of Hinduism.
Q: Who is revered as supreme Paramatman in Vaishnava tradition?
A: In Vaishnavite sect of Hinduism, Vishnu is revered as supreme Paramatman.
Q: Who are the major gods in Hinduism?
A: The major gods in Hinduism are Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma while Lakshmi, Parvati and Saraswati are the major goddesses.
Q: What roles do these gods have?
A: Hindus believe that Brahma is the Creator, Vishnu is the preserver and Shiva or Maheshwaris destroyer.
