Hindu doctrines, the doctrine of spiritual competence (adhikÊra) and the doctrine of chosen deity (Iṣta Devata) account partly for this phenomenon. The doctrine of Spiritual competence requires that a religious discipline prescribed for a man should be suitable to the level of his spiritual evolution. Different spiritual disciplines, therefore, are in order to serve the diverse needs and aspirations. The doctrine of ‘chosen deity’ implies that out of the numerous forms of the supreme. Being recorded in the scriptures, the worshipper is to be recommended that form which satisfies his spiritual longing and which normally becomes the object of his love and adoration. The psychological dispositions of the aspirant and his natural faculties are taken into consideration for the achievement of an integrated and harmonious way of life. The most fascinating and perhaps equally bewildering thing about the Hindu tradition is it’s enormous variety. In its long history extending over three thousand years it has developed innumerable religious sects and philosophical schools. One finds in its fold theological doctrines of different shades, religious practices of different types and numerous cults and creeds. The Hindu tradition has never prescribed a uniform way of life to be followed by all. The richness and variety within the tradition point to its inherent dynamism; it has inspired many to strike new paths in the spiritual realm. However, diversity is not the final note of Hinduism; there are strands of unity amidst variety. This unity can be found in some common values and goals of life as well as in certain philosophical doctrines. The doctrines of Karma, SamsÊra, mokṣa, etc. are common to all Hindu philosophical and religious thinking. The doctrine of Karma recognizes that one’s present life is determined by one’s previous life and that men are in different stages of their spiritual journey according to their actions. The doctrine of SamsÊra maintains that the cycle of birt