. That's right it is not a typo, 300 billion gods. The clarification is that in reality it is the same and exact god all in one. God just assumes different variations and aspects to be worshipped through. For example the fire god is called Agni, while the wind god is called Varun. These are the different forms that god takes for the survival of life, the continuation of time, and the gears that makes the world turn. There are three main gods in Hinduism; they are the creator Brahma, the sustainer Vishnu, and finally the destroyer Shiva. This aspect of Hinduism is similar to Christianity's concept of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost. Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are the big three gods that are responsible for everything in existence today. Lord Brahma was responsible for all of creation and setting everything into motion. Lord Vishnu is the sustainer; he is responsible for the survival and order in the world.
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