Does Hinduism believe in no God?

Hinduism is not polytheistic. Henotheism (literally “one God”) better defines the Hindu view. It means the worship of one God without denying the existence of other Gods. Hindus believe in the one all-pervasive God who energizes the entire universe.

Can I be a Hindu atheist?

Interestingly, Hindu atheism is not a new concept. Hinduism consider atheism to be an acceptable concept, and there are several schools of thought in Hindu philosophy, both heterodox and otherwise. Essentially, one can identify with Hindu philosophy and yet not give it a religious spin.

Is there only one God in Hinduism?

There are a great many Hindu who will argue that there is in fact only one god ,and that all other Hindu Gods are simply a reflection of the Godhead . Some of the revered books of Hinduism are profound.

Are You an agnostic if you don’t believe in God?

If you say “No” you are agnostic. Atheism and agnosticism are two completely separate things though they are not mutually exclusive. Agnostic Atheists are atheists that do not believe in god because there is no evidence (knowledge) concerning god or gods.

What is Atma in Hinduism?

Hindu mythology assumes the material world to be self-sustaining and self-created, but dependent on a spiritual principle (atma), non-material more accurately, described variously as consciousness, soul, awareness, essentially non-measurable. This is explained in various ways, using various frameworks, in Vedanta, Tantra, Puranas, and Agamas.

Does Hinduism or Buddhism proselytise?

Unlike say Christianity and Islam, neither Hinduism nor Buddhism are missionary , and so do not usually proselytise. I have neither an interest nor the obligation to disprove any belief system. It is the obligation of the person making the claim to provide the proof.