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When we perform a ritual invoking the name of a deva, are we worshipping the person holding the office of the deva, or the office itself? For example, when we invoke Chandra in a ritual, are we worshipping the person who happens to be holding the office of Chandra right now, or are we worshipping the office of Chandra itself?

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  • Please clarify your specific problem or provide additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it's hard to tell exactly what you're asking.
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    Nov 1, 2022 at 13:14
  • @Community So when we talk about a deva, we are actually talking about a title that has been held by multiple persons, right?
    – user28653
    Nov 1, 2022 at 13:19
  • For example, "Indra" is a position that has been held by different persons than the person holding it right now.
    – user28653
    Nov 1, 2022 at 13:23
  • The position is eternal, but the person holding the position is mortal.
    – user28653
    Nov 1, 2022 at 13:24
  • So when we invoke a deva in a ritual, are we invoking the mortal person holding the position of the deva, or the eternal position itself?
    – user28653
    Nov 1, 2022 at 13:30

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