Discussion Question

On the surface, Hinduism appears radically different from Abrahamic religions like Islam and Judaism. However, Hindu teachings state that there is a single divine essence in the universe.

Consider too that when one white light is split by a prism, it transforms into a rainbow of colors.

Your question: Is it reasonable to use this analogy when considering or understanding the 330 million deities of Hinduism? Why or why not? Do you have another analogy to offer to help understand the one essence yet the multiplicity of deities?

Be sure to give not just opinion but supported, thoughtful understandings using specific examples