Hindu gods are a manifestation of Vedic gods

[Ammonius]

Hindu gods like Krishna, Rama, Ganesha, Hanuman, Shiva, Vishnu, Laksmi, Saraswati, Kali do not literally exist they are simply manifestations of the Vedic gods because these Hindu gods are not prominently described in the Vedas.

The main gods of the Vedas are Indra, Agni, Yama, Varuna, Soma, Mitra, Pushan, Surya, Rudra, Aditi, Gayatri, Prana, Savitr, Ushas, Ashvins, Dhaksha, Adityas and the other Vishwa Devas.

For example, Rudra becomes Shiva in later Hinduism, Aditi and Gayatri is a manifestation of all female goddesses in Hinduism. The concept of Trimurthi is also a later addition in Hinduism and it doesn't originally exist in the Rig Veda. One doesn't have to give too much importance to the Agama shastras since it is a lower form of worship compared to the Vedic worship of inner yajna. Vishnu is a minor deity in the Vedas and is not the Supreme god as the Vaishnava sect believe it.

 

[Senthil]

Hinduism is vast. There are differing views, none necessarily more correct than another. That is one of the beauties of it.

 

[DavidMcCann]

Gods are also vast. We only encounter aspects of them which we can comprehend, and this may change with time, according to our needs and their wisdom.

 

[Senthil]

Indeed, when each God/Goddess has 1008 or at least 108 names naming various characteristics, that's an indication of each one's vastness.

 

[Aupmanyav]

For example, Rudra becomes Shiva in later Hinduism, Aditi and Gayatri is a manifestation of all female goddesses in Hinduism.

Hindu gods like Krishna, Rama, Ganesha, Hanuman, Shiva, Vishnu, Laksmi, Saraswati, Kali do not literally exist they are simply manifestations of the Vedic gods because these Hindu gods are not prominently described in the Vedas.

Don't know if Ammonius is around but want to mention this. Shiva and Durga are indigenous deities. Rudra and Saraswati were from the pantheon of the migrants. When the two streams mingled Rudra became a form of Shiva, and Saraswati became a form of Durga. In case of Vishnu, it happened the other way. Vishnu because associated with the various indigenous Gods, Krishna, Rama, Prashurama, Nrisimha, Varaha, Kachapa, and Matsya. Earlier portions of Vedas have no mention of these indigenous Gods and Goddesses.

 

[Prasanna Seshadri]

Hindu gods like Krishna, Rama, Ganesha, Hanuman, Shiva, Vishnu, Laksmi, Saraswati, Kali do not literally exist they are simply manifestations of the Vedic gods because these Hindu gods are not prominently described in the Vedas.

The main gods of the Vedas are Indra, Agni, Yama, Varuna, Soma, Mitra, Pushan, Surya, Rudra, Aditi, Gayatri, Prana, Savitr, Ushas, Ashvins, Dhaksha, Adityas and the other Vishwa Devas.

For example, Rudra becomes Shiva in later Hinduism, Aditi and Gayatri is a manifestation of all female goddesses in Hinduism. The concept of Trimurthi is also a later addition in Hinduism and it doesn't originally exist in the Rig Veda. One doesn't have to give too much importance to the Agama shastras since it is a lower form of worship compared to the Vedic worship of inner yajna. Vishnu is a minor deity in the Vedas and is not the Supreme god as the Vaishnava sect believe it.

Don't know if Ammonius is around but want to mention this. Shiva and Durga are indigenous deities. Rudra and Saraswati were from the pantheon of the migrants. When the two streams mingled Rudra became a form of Shiva, and Saraswati became a form of Durga. In case of Vishnu, it happened the other way. Vishnu because associated with the various indigenous Gods, Krishna, Rama, Prashurama, Nrisimha, Varaha, Kachapa, and Matsya. Earlier portions of Vedas have no mention of these indigenous Gods and Goddesses.

Dear Ammonius,
I am in totally in contradiction to your point about Lord Vishnu and Vaishnavism. I think you are not a hindu and probably don't know anything about Hinduism as you are trying to project yourself. I suddenly came across this topic of yours and read through it believing that there will be some authentic message. But you proved it completely wrong by adding whatever you feel is right. For you information, Lord Narayana is Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu or Lord Narayana is the supreme being which is very clearly presented in Purusha Suktham of the Rig Veda. Please check the following link for checking the authenticity of my claim:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purusha_Sukta

I am born in a Vaishnavite family and know very well regarding this matter. Lord Narayana and Lord Vishnu are the two different names of one and the same Supreme being God of the Vaishnavites. The whole of Purusha Suktham, which is a part of the Rig Veda, is fully in praise of the supreme being Lord Narayana.