1> I agree with you that Hindus should read VEDAS in order 2 understand true HINDUISM, but I hope that you will understand the fact every1 doesn't have the capability 2 understand as well as realize the dictates of VEDA equally. Thus VEDAS have been further divided into Samhita, Purana,etc depending on the capabilities of man's intellect. These branches of VEDAS gave birth 2 various GODS & DEMIGODS so that man can understand the main ideals & principles of life as stated in VEDAS indirectly by knowing the characteristics & the teachings of these GODS & DEMIGODS.
For eg> Durga Mata,Kali Mata. 2> A child who has never seen her/his mother, hardly understands anything about how a mother can be if you just state her/him the characteristics & virtue 0f a mother. Similarly, 2 make man understnd the VEDAS or the principles of life PURANAS claim that GOD HIMSELF comes 2 help MAN & we give them a unique identity & call them AVATAR.
On the other hand whom we claim as AVATAR, VEDA claim that these are ... more.
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