Yoga Private Lessons

Jan 26 2012 ∞
“In Hinduism, it is generally accepted and acknowledged that the various forms of god are all aspects of the universal reality/soul/spirit called Brahman. Shiva is Brahman, Vishnu is Brahman, you are Brahman, I am Brahman, this computer is Brahman. To illustrate this point it is often told in myths that Shiva worships Vishnu and that Vishnu worships Shiva. Divinity is divinity. But because divinity is beyond our ability to describe, it helps to approach the divine through some form. Nothing determines the best form for what god to worship other than what you personally connect with best.All of the hindu gods lead to the same place. “ ~ Lazyyogi I believe this is one of the biggest misconceptions about Hinduism…that it is pagan in nature, thus having many gods, when in reality these are just aspects and that Hindus overall believe in the Universal Consciousness…that of Brahman. As a Hindu I do not label myself as ‘pagan’.

“In Hinduism, it is generally accepted and acknowledged that the various forms of god are all aspects of the universal reality/soul/spirit called Brahman.

Shiva is Brahman, Vishnu is Brahman, you are Brahman, I am Brahman, this computer is Brahman.

To illustrate this point it is often told in myths that Shiva worships Vishnu and that Vishnu worships Shiva.

Divinity is divinity. But because divinity is beyond our ability to describe, it helps to approach the divine through some form. Nothing determines the best form for what god to worship other than what you personally connect with best.

All of the hindu gods lead to the same place. “

~ Lazyyogi

I believe this is one of the biggest misconceptions about Hinduism…that it is pagan in nature, thus having many gods, when in reality these are just aspects and that Hindus overall believe in the Universal Consciousness…that of Brahman. As a Hindu I do not label myself as ‘pagan’.

(Source: flow-like-the-wind, via nirvanibliss)

Page 1 of 1