| Hindus readily accept as reality transcendental realms of Gods and devas and higher modes of consciousness than that in which we commonly live. |
| Beyond that, there are devas, nagas, higher categories of devas such as Brahma or Shiva, and so on. |
| He was also convinced that Puranic literature relating the stories of Gods and devas was fiction. |
| Temple worship, rituals, sacraments as well as personal devotions create a communion with the devas and God. |
| Some people feel incredibly supported by an invisible community of spirits, devas, ancestors or angels. |
| These elements are said to glow in the inner worlds and, like holy ash, are prominently visible to the Gods and devas. |
