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In Hinduism we have the "main" three devasgods, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. We also have many, many, more devas, each with his or her own dominion.

Of course, the devas may appear in various avatars, in which case many entities are actually one.

However, in general, is there any way to perceive the entire array of devas as a single entity? I've seen some other Hindus with philosophies like this, and am wondering if there is any basis in the scriptures for this.

For example, is the Trimurti really one, single-willed entity, or is it a triumvirate-like conglomerate?

In Hinduism we have the "main" three devas, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. We also have many, many, more devas, each with his or her own dominion.

Of course, the devas may appear in various avatars, in which case many entities are actually one.

However, in general, is there any way to perceive the entire array of devas as a single entity? I've seen some other Hindus with philosophies like this, and am wondering if there is any basis in the scriptures for this.

In Hinduism we have the "main" three gods, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. We also have many, many, more devas, each with his or her own dominion.

Of course, the devas may appear in various avatars, in which case many entities are actually one.

However, in general, is there any way to perceive the entire array of devas as a single entity? I've seen some other Hindus with philosophies like this, and am wondering if there is any basis in the scriptures for this.

For example, is the Trimurti really one, single-willed entity, or is it a triumvirate-like conglomerate?

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Is Hinduism strictly polytheistic or are the gods considered to be eventually one entity?

In Hinduism we have the "main" three devas, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. We also have many, many, more devas, each with his or her own dominion.

Of course, the devas may appear in various avatars, in which case many entities are actually one.

However, in general, is there any way to perceive the entire array of devas as a single entity? I've seen some other Hindus with philosophies like this, and am wondering if there is any basis in the scriptures for this.