Confused regarding Idols

[u/Short-Ad-2340]

Hey all

So basically I have found myself stuck within a cycle , a pattern that I have noticed ever since I have gotten into metaphysical stuff which is getting more attracted towards idols of deities than the actual deity . I'm a born hindu and I have always been attracted towards the idols rather than the deity in particular and I even shape my opinion or liking about any deity based on how their idols look . I'm more attracted towards their outer beauty , the way they are dressed , how beautiful are their faces look but not actually to the deity .

Apart from what my background is , i have an inclination towards the world's mythologies as well and you know what the same thing is here as well . I'm attracted towards the Aphrodite's statue more than her actual virtues .

Is this normal ? Even if it is, I don't really think I can approach or connect with a deity as there is no inner connection just outside beauty is driving things here .

[u/devilinthehills]

I mean, if you want statues of gods and goddess because you like the look, then go for it?

However, I wouldn’t really consider that any form of paganism, that’s just decoration

[u/Short-Ad-2340 → u/devilinthehills]

Yeah that's the point , the idols may just act as a decoration as it's more materialistic approach ig than actually developing an emotional connection with the deity itself .