
While
worshiping deities Hindus recite Shlokas in praise of the God or the Goddess
that are often profusely superlative in nature. Such Shlokas
repeatedly remind the deities of whatever good that they (the deities) possess
or whatever great deeds they (the deities) had done in the past. Most Hindu
deities have hundreds of names,
highlighting not only their superhuman qualities but also the supernatural acts
of valor, generosity,...