Originally Posted by Vinayaka

Hypnoticalic, from a Hindu POV visions are like callings or beckonings. Since we don't proseletyse, sometimes our Gods might do it for us, on the inside. So its like a calling to come explore closer.

The other common interpretation is that it's reconfirmation of existence, and this is generally the interpretation when an individual is in doubt about the reality of the Gods.

Of course there are many other interpretations as well, but most Hindus themselves would see i from one of these two, or also just as 'ordinary'.