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I removed the reference to monotheism. I have nothing against it, I just couldn't see the logical connection. ] 20:25, 5 Mar 2005 (UTC)
I removed the reference to monotheism. I have nothing against it, I just couldn't see the logical connection. ] 20:25, 5 Mar 2005 (UTC)
== Cult image ==
The current text states that Murthi is a ]. The ] states that a cult image is made by man. This is incorrect, for Murthi need not be sculpted or formed by man. For example, Dwaraka Sila , Salagrama Sila , Govardhana Sila are not formed by man, nor is Amarnath Sivalingam , all of which are worshipped.
I think the original text of "deities or images" is superior. --] 22:55, 23 January 2006 (UTC)
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I removed the reference to monotheism. I have nothing against it, I just couldn't see the logical connection. Prater 20:25, 5 Mar 2005 (UTC)
Cult image
The current text states that Murthi is a Cult image. The Cult image states that a cult image is made by man. This is incorrect, for Murthi need not be sculpted or formed by man. For example, Dwaraka Sila , Salagrama Sila , Govardhana Sila are not formed by man, nor is Amarnath Sivalingam , all of which are worshipped.
I think the original text of "deities or images" is superior. --BostonMA22:55, 23 January 2006 (UTC)