I consider myself an Advaita Vedantist and ultimately Hindu, but I'm not raised Hindu and don't have a great understanding of Hindu worship. My main Hindu knowledge comes through a long practice of Buddhism and shorter study of Sikhi and Advaita Vedanta. I pray to Brahman and Krishna but don't have a formal spiritual practice and wonder should I broaden my devotion? Advice?
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I will make an attempt to answer. However in Hinduism it is all personal, so what I understand and experience may not be right for you.
Hinduism is not dogma based religion. In fact, by the very definition of religion we rule out Hinduism as a candidate. There is no One Book or One Super God or Heaven or Hell here. All you have are various routes to experience the Brahman (which, by the way, is not equal to God. A much deeper discussion). That is why we call it Sanatana Dharma and a way of life. No need to learn anything to be a Hindu. Just unlearn and Meditate.
There is nothing more important than meditation if you want to build a relationship with Brahman because, you are that. Vedanta, essentially, means end of Veda. Experience or relationship with Brahman begins where all knowledge (including Vedas etc) ends.
Good luck and 🙏