While Hinduism has a diverse range of texts and interpretations, some verses and concepts can be seen as supporting the idea that Jesus and God (as understood in Christianity) are also real or valid. Here are a few examples:

1. Bhagavad Gita (4:7-8): “Whenever there is a decline in righteousness…I incarnate Myself. For the protection of the good, for the destruction of the wicked, and for the establishment of righteousness, I come into being in every age.”

Some Hindus interpret this verse as acknowledging the divine incarnation in various forms, including Jesus Christ.

1. Bhagavata Purana (11:3:28): “In the age of Kali, I shall descend in the form of a devotee, and I shall be known as the son of a cowherd.”

Some see this verse as a reference to Jesus, who was born in Bethlehem, a city known for its cowherds.

1. Rig Veda (1:164:46): “Truth is one, but sages know it by many names.”

This verse suggests that the ultimate reality or God is one, but can be understood and worshiped in various forms and names, including Jesus.

1. Bhagavad Gita (7:21): “Whatever form a devotee desires to worship, I steady that faith in that form.”

This verse implies that God supports the devotion of worshippers in various forms, including Jesus.

Please note that these interpretations are not universally accepted among Hindus and are subject to individual perspectives and traditions within Hinduism.

Jesus says he is God in the Bible. 

“I and the Father are one. The Jews then took up stones to stone him. Jesus answered them: Many good works I have shewed you from my Father; for which of these works do you stone me? The Jews answered him: For a good work we stone thee not, but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, maketh thyself God.”

‭‭St John‬ ‭10‬:‭30‬-‭33‬ ‭DRC1752‬‬

https://bible.com/bible/55/jhn.10.30-32.DRC1752

Does Jesus clearly say he is God?

Yes, according to Christian doctrine and the teachings of the Bible, Jesus is indeed God. This belief is central to the Christian faith, encapsulating the doctrine of the Trinity, which states that God exists as three persons in one essence: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus Christ), and God the Holy Spirit. Several passages throughout the New Testament affirm the divinity of Jesus.

In the Gospel of John, Jesus is described as the Word, and it is stated, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God” (John 1:1). This passage establishes the eternal presence of Jesus (the Word) with God and identifies Him as God. Furthermore, John 1:14 says, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” This indicates that Jesus, the Word, became human and lived among humanity, revealing His divine nature.

Another significant passage can be found in Philippians 2:5-6, where Paul writes, “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped.” This suggests that Jesus possessed the very nature of God but chose to humble Himself by taking on human form and dying on the cross for humanity’s sins.

Jesus Himself made claims about His divine nature that equated Him with God. In John 10:30, Jesus states, “I and the Father are one,” which led to accusations of blasphemy from Jewish leaders because He was claiming to be God. In John 8:58, Jesus declares, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” This statement echoes God’s self-identification to Moses in Exodus 3:14, where God says, “I AM WHO I AM.” Jesus’ use of “I AM” was a direct claim to divinity, understood as such by His contemporaries.

Furthermore, the role of Jesus in salvation underscores His divinity. In Acts 4:12, Peter declares, “And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” This salvation comes through Jesus because of His unique nature as fully God and fully man, enabling Him to bridge the gap between a holy God and sinful humanity through His sacrificial death and resurrection.

The belief in Jesus as God is further supported by the worship He receives, both in His earthly ministry and after His resurrection. Thomas’s declaration in John 20:28, “My Lord and my God!” upon seeing the risen Christ, and Jesus’ acceptance of that worship, affirm His divine status.

In summary, the Bible affirms the divinity of Jesus through His association with God, His unique attributes, His actions, His teachings, and the worship He receives. This belief is foundational to the Christian faith, shaping its understanding of God, salvation, and the nature of Jesus Christ.