AI art is everywhere, but when it comes to Hindu devotional practice, its use is complicated. Hindu images of deities (murtis, paintings, or icons) are traditionally derived from dhyāna mantras—meditative visualizations passed down by rishis. Because AI cannot meditate or spiritually perceive, its creations don’t carry the same sacred grounding. That said, AI-generated images might be acceptable in limited cases (such as rare deities with few traditional depictions), but only if carefull...
