1) Idol
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In Hinduism, a murti (Devanagari: मूर्ति), or murthi, or vigraha or pratima typically refers to an image that expresses a Divine Spirit (murta). Meaning literally `embodiment`, a murti is a representation of a divinity, made usually of stone, wood, or metal, which serves as a means through which a divinity may be worshiped. Hindus co.....
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In Hinduism, the form of a god in which it appears. Hindus believe that the one God,
Brahman is the soul of the universe, but is beyond description and cannot be seen directly. It is easier to...
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A representation of God or deity that has been sanctified by worship. A murti can be symbolic; a recognizable human figure, as in the image of a saint.
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form. The image or deity used as a focus of worship. 'Idol' is the wrong word and 'statue' may cause offense.
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Both Hindus and Jains honor sacred images called murtis. The term murti means form or likeness, referring to the material form of a deity or divine being as a focus for worship. These images may be temporary or permanently installed, as in a temple. Through rites of consecration, Hindus understand the image as a dwelling of the Divine, whom worship...
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Most manifest Kriya-sakti
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manifestation, embodiment, statue
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Pronounced “MOOR-tee.” In Hinduism, an image or icon of God used during worship. A manifestation, embodiment or personification of the divine. Do not use the word idol as a synonym.
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In Hinduism, the form of a god in which it appears. Hindus believe that the one God, Brahman is the soul of the universe, but is beyond description and cannot be seen directly. It is easier to worship God when God's qualities can be brought to mind. All the different aspects of God's nature are represented by the different forms, or murtis,...
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