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Brahman is the concept of God in Hinduism. It is a word of the Sanskrit language. Brahman (or God) is said to be infinite, with no beginning or end. Brahman is changeless and is the source of the universe in Hindu beliefs.
Since, the whole universe is Brahman himself, nature, parents, teachers, every atom in this universe can be said to be God. They all form part of this universe and our nature and thus are important for us. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahman
God is prayed via pictorial representation, idols, imagination, mantras and any possible manner that suit you.
Praying gives you a sense of security and perhaps through concentration on him; we can create positive vibrations which can cure us form diseases, spirit possession, and so on.
There are no God creating people or influencing our lives directly in Hinduism. Many times, the Brahman is represented by other Godhead's like rain god, or a demon for ignorance, avatars of Vishnu represent Darwinism, etc
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Da%C5%9B%C4%81vat%C4%81ra#Similarity_between_Darwi nism_and_Dasavatara
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