A GOD-ORIENTED LIFE

A GOD-ORIENTED LIFE JOURNEY TOWARDS GOD-REALIZATION T he earth is the sun’s satellite. It constantly orbits the sun, taking one year to complete one revolution. This movement of the earth around the sun is essential to the healthy functioning of life on earth. If the earth didn’t revolve around the sun, the earth’s existence would have no meaning and the life itself would come to an end. This is a practical example of how we should lead our lives in this world. Indeed, this example is a physical demonstration of how man must revolve around God just as the earth revolves around the sun. It means that all of man’s activities should be centred on God. Subservient to the law of nature, earth revolves ceaselessly around the sun. Man, however, should surrender to God of his own free will. He should build a life based on the concept of God. This consciousness is the real ascension of man. In this consciousness lies the secret of all success. The God-oriented life begins with the discovery of God. When a person discovers God, it means that they have found the truth. And this truth pervades their whole being. This feeling of having discovered the truth becomes such a thrilling experience that it fills them with an everlasting conviction. This everlasting conviction removes all frustrations from their lives. Therefore, loss is not a loss anymore, for, despite any loss, they still have this feeling that their greatest asset, that is God, is still with them. Man comes to realize this by contemplating God’s creation. The truth is that the present universe is a manifestation of God’s attributes. In this respect, the present universe is a complete introduction to God. God is visible in His creation just as one sees one’s own reflection in the mirror, without there being any doubt about its authenticity.