Why did accepting new gods help Hinduism grow?

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New gods gave people new inspiration for regular worship.

New gods gave people new inspiration for regular worship.

It meant people didn't have to give up their old gods when converting to Hinduism.

It meant people didn't have to give up their old gods when converting to Hinduism.

People enjoyed making up new gods for Hinduism.

People enjoyed making up new gods for Hinduism.

It meant if people forgot which god they worshiped, they could just pick a new one.

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The correct response is:

It meant people didn't have to give up their old gods when converting to Hinduism.

This flexibility allowed for the integration of various local and regional deities into the broader Hindu pantheon, making it more accessible and appealing to diverse populations.