There is one Supreme Being - eternal, all-powerful, and all-pervading. God is omnipotent, capable of accomplishing anything; omnipresent, existing everywhere in His subtle form; and omniscient, fully aware of the past, present, and future. As the Bhagavad Gita declares, “By Me, all this universe is pervaded in My unmanifest form” (9.4). He is the Creator, Controller, and Sustainer of all existence (15.1). Everything we see belongs to Him. What we call “our possessions” today did not belong to us five hundred years ago. In truth, everything is a part of God’s own subtle body; we live within His vast creation.
In contrast, we souls are merely His infinitesimal parts (15.7). Our power, knowledge, and presence are severely limited. We depend entirely on the Supreme for strength and guidance. Our physical, mental, or intellectual abilities do not make us powerful; true power lies only in divine empowerment. While God is ever awake and active, we are bound by sleep and fatigue. Our understanding is confined to a narrow present; we know nothing of our past lives and can only guess at the future. We act, but the results rest in God’s hands.
This may seem unfair, yet it is a perfect design — creation could not function otherwise. Our dependency is not a weakness but a reminder of divine justice and grace. God, in His fairness, has made provisions for every shortcoming. Lord Krishna assures: “To those who worship Me with unwavering devotion, I provide what they lack and preserve what they have” (9.22). Taking shelter in God brings immense blessings. He guides the sincere seeker through intuition, dreams, or circumstances.
Prayer is not mere ritual but a channel of divine communication. Though we have free will, the fruits of our actions are dispensed by Divine Authority under the law of karma. Dharma — the eternal principle of righteousness — upholds the universe. So sacred is dharma that whenever it declines, God incarnates to restore it (4.7). Those who live by dharma and devote themselves to God become examples for others, inspiring goodness and harmony.
Every soul is unique - with distinct parents, birthplaces, timings, names, and destinies - shaped by individual karmas. Just as God is unique, so is every living being. The notion of complete duplication, even through cloning, is impossible. He has empowered me to write spiritual works and has cared for me more tenderly than a mother could. Through His mercy, I overcome challenges born of past karmas. I act, yet it is He who accomplishes. Success is His blessing, though the world attributes it to me. Truly, God micromanages every aspect of my life.
Naturally, I worry for my loved ones. When illness or hardship strikes, I pray earnestly. Yet I have learnt that change cannot be forced; with kindness and connection to God, transformation follows. The divine influence works quietly but surely. In conclusion, one must see the larger picture. Engage in bhakti (devotion), yajna (sacrifice), and dana (charity) to draw closer to God. Devotion can take many forms — prayer, chanting, or visiting holy places.
Sacrifice includes offering time, service, or wealth for noble causes. Charity, too, extends beyond money — sharing knowledge (vidya dana) is among the greatest gifts. When we align our lives with these divine principles, we invite God’s grace, live in peace, and experience true bliss.
The writer is a spiritual teacher; views are personal
