Originally posted by fini
well considering all the male 'gods' ( there is only one true god in hinduism) are incarnations of one deity and so to the female, I guess its down to which one that has been granted certain powers that appeals to people.
So why does God in Hinduism have multiple personalities? (And is apparently a cross-dresser)
It is to represent the various aspects of human and animal nature.
Atman is the individual soul, and Brahman is the Ultamate Collective Soul. In Hinduism, the goal of every living being is to eventually become one with Brahman.
Living the cycle of life and death, as an Atman will only lead to further and further struggle. Through enlightenment and good karma, an Atman will eventually become Brahman.
Originally posted by SpearofDestiny
It is to represent the various aspects of human and animal nature.Atman is the individual soul, and Brahman is the Ultamate Collective Soul. In Hinduism, the goal of every living being is to eventually become one with Brahman.
Living the cycle of life and death, as an Atman will only lead to further and further struggle. Through enlightenment and good karma, an Atman will eventually become Brahman.
Isn't Brahman the Zeus of Hinduism?