CAN THE UNIVERSE HELP A SEEKER REACH THE TRUTH?

Our vernacular websites: www.peaceandspiritualityinkannada.com www.peaceandspiritualityinmarathi.com www.peaceandspiritualityinmalayalam.com www.peaceandspiritualityintamil.com was suggesting that he himself should have a predictable character. When he observes that the various parts of the universe function with absolute harmony, he realizes that, in like manner, he should live in complete harmony with society, without hatred or malice towards anyone. When he sees the events of the universe always proceeding towards a meaningful result, he realizes that man’s life, too, must have a meaningful end. Thus he exclaims: Lord, You have not created all this without purpose. Glory be to You! Save us from the torment of the fire. (QURAN 3: 191) In brief, the universe is a manifestation of the attributes of Almighty God. Hence, it is a source of spiritual nourishment for those who want to lead a divine life on earth. For them, the whole universe becomes a great means of attaining spiritual perfection. This spiritual development continues incessantly throughout their earthly life. As the ultimate result of this life-long developmental process, they attain that degree of spirituality, which the Quran calls the Rabbani soul. It is such as these who, in the life Hereafter, will be told by their most compassionate Lord: Enter the Garden! No fear shall come upon you nor shall you grieve. (QURAN 7: 49) o God has revealed Himself in two books—the Quran and the universe. The Quran is a literal version of God’s word, while the universe, or nature is a practical demonstration of it.