About faith in God!
Our sensory organs cannot register many things which otherwise exist because
of their own limitations. We cannot, therefore, say for guarantee that the
world is confined to what we actually see or feel. Possibility of many
things existing beyond it cannot be ruled out. What is that the Sun is so
powerful that even millions of electric bulbs put together can not do. Where
does so much energy come from? There are several such Suns existing in our
galaxies and then that is not the end of the story. There are many galaxies
with their own set of hidden mysteries. How so many planets, stars and galaxies
are existing in this universe? Perhaps we know little about it. Scientists have
been working upon all this. Nevertheless, our knowledge is insufficient to
explain mysteries behind the universe.
We often hear people talking about the
existence of God. It is more relevant to talk about our own existence. We live
in this world at the best for hundred year or so. In fact, many people die much
earlier. The life of a man is a very small fraction when compared with that of
the universe. Even the science confirms
that this earth and other planets have been in existence since billions of years.
The question is: ‘Does our existence begin
with birth and end with death. In so far as our physical existence is concerned,
the answer is yes. If that is so, how are we going to explain the futility of comparing
our life span with that of the universe. In fact, nobody knows for certainty as
to when and how they came into existence. On the other hand, we live in this
world for a very limited period and then also we keep challenging the might of nature.
It is simply incomparable. We come to this world for a limited period and then
leave it without any exception. In between, we should try and find out the
reason behind our own existence. It is the result of our own past deeds which
results in our birth and rebirth.
There are situations in our life which
cannot be answered by application of mind alone. We cannot easily understand
why someone becomes a great scholar whereas some people cannot even pass
matriculation despite best efforts. Some people are good singers, some are good
speakers like that. This can be easily understood by simple logic that nature
has its own peculiarities which cannot be explained mathematically. Everybody
grows according to his nature. We should not try to interfere in that and
should never try to superimpose ourselves upon others. It is manifestation of
God in different shapes. Unfortunately, we get fixed with our own notions and
try to negate the views of others. That results in conflict with which the
whole world is suffering.
These days many persons are suffering
from mental problems like insomnia, depression, etc. The number of suicides is
increasing day by day. Even school going students are killing their classmates
over small things. Why is this happening? And do we need to control them or not?
If we want to control such happenings, what is the remedy? One thing is clear
that material prosperity does not necessarily lead to happiness in life.
Despite so much wealth and scientific advancement, we do not have mental peace.
At a time, when the whole world is looking at us for spiritual guidance, it is
unfortunate that many of us are allured by and attracted towards materialistic
approach to life.
Why should one worry about the existence
of God? Are we able to understand everything that we see in our day to day
life? The answer is big NO. Why? Because if we are not a student of Physics we
cannot understand the flow of electricity through a wire but everybody
irrespective of his knowledge of the subject, does feel the impact of
electricity in his day to day life. If we switch on, the fan starts working,
the T.V. starts giving breaking news. Only a student of Chemistry can
understand that water is a compound comprising of oxygen and Hydrogen combined
together in definite proportion. But this knowledge is not required for
drinking water. Anybody who is thirsty can take water and feel satisfied, he
may or may not have the knowledge of actual composition of water. Similarly
impact of God can be felt anywhere and everywhere without perhaps going into
its details.
God does not need our support to prove
His strength. It is felt everywhere automatically. We often try to define God
asper our convenience and requirements. We have created different religions and
divided humanity into different factions. God never told anybody to do like
that. But we did and continue to justify it to achieve certain selfish motive.
God is not definable into a particular shape nor can be explained through
certain religious practices which we adopt as per our convenience for achieving
material aspirations. People have given him different names according to their
culture, language etc. It is unfortunate that people are fighting and even
killing each other in the name of religion. That could never have been the
intention of our forefathers.
Fighting with persons following
different religion is the worst thing that can happen to humanity. God never
told anybody to call him with a particular name or to read a particular book.
We have done it on our own and then expect others to follow blindly. This is
nothing but violence.it is unfortunate that people are resorting to violence
and often killing persons in the name of God. It only goes to show that we do
not have slightest understanding about religion. Let us stop hating people. It
is important that we stop differentiating people in the name of religion. In
fact, followers of many religious leaders have done too much harm to humanity
because they wanted others to accept what they considered to be true. This has
resulted in spread of hatred and absence of peace all over the
world. We need to introspect.
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