THE WORD OF GOD — From The Scriptures

ASK MAULANA In today’s age is there a need to redefine or re-apply religion? Yes. But redefinition does not mean revision. Redefinition means describing the old teachings in the modern idiom. That is, reapplying religious values to the new lifestyle. What is the starting point of leading a spiritual life? Adopt a simple lifestyle. The simple life always leads to spiritual development and ensures that you save yourself from all kinds of distraction. Distraction deprives you of the joys of being a spiritual personality, while a simple lifestyle helps you become a spiritual personality. Do you think that it is a human need to believe in the existence of a God? Yes, seeking the faith is a human trait and the seeking spirit is a part of the fibre of human nature. It is everyone’s urge to find out the higher truth, and higher truth is nothing but the Creator of our world. Without finding the higher truth no one can be satisfied; in this sense God is the need of every man and woman, there is no doubt about it. What is the importance of conviction? And what is the source of a strong conviction? Conviction is very important; it is conviction that gives you courage and determination. Without conviction you cannot do anything in this world of competition. And the only source of conviction, is trust in God. Is it necessary to entertain feelings of guilt? Doesn’t it undermine confidence? This thinking is based on a false assumption. Guilt means admitting your mistakes, so guilt gives you renewed confidence that henceforth you will do your work in a better way. Feeling guilty means being more cautious and more sincere; so, guilt is an entirely positive quality. There is nothing negative about it.