Is belief in God monotheistic or polytheistic?
Within the Vedas it is clear that reference to truth is one, and this truth to man is seen in different ways. Ishwar (God) is formless, and giving Iswar a ‘form’ in order to focus ones Bhakti (devotion) allows channeling of mans’ thoughts. Brahma – The Creator Vishnu – The Preserver Maheshwara – The Destroyer Hindus beieve in many deitis, such as Ram & Krisna, that relate to a part of life and it’s process, but these should not be confused with the supreme Ishwar.