A.M. Bhattacharyya, an active member of the Hindu community: Hinduism is not a monolithic religion. Within Hinduism there are many philosophical thoughts, many interpretations of scriptures, many ritualistic traditions and many approaches to spiritual progress, all revered by Hindus.

Formless, impersonal God, and personal God of names and forms, both have places in Hindu spiritual lives. Contemplation and meditation of impersonal God and worshipping personal God with devotion all ...