Understanding of godMy understanding of god is that it does not matter whether we fully comprehend who or what our god is or even whether god knows our existence. What matters is the belief that there is a god or gods who will answer our prayers when necessary and feasible. We are a part of god as is everybody and everything else. There are natural principles of living like peaceful co-existence, interdependence and being truthful, which is easily understood by everyone’s conscience. Everybody has certain duties towards oneself, neighbours, society, the world and so on. Life will be best for all when one follows such principles of nature.Religious practicesI chant god’s name to confirm my belief that god exists. Nowadays, I pray to him only in times of necessity. Earlier, I used to pray once daily.Pilgrimage spotsGod is everywhere. So there is no necessity to undertake pilgrimages or visit specific temples. However, for the sake of ease while praying, I objectify my god with a name and go to the most peaceful and nearest temple where he is the presiding deity.MiraclesYes, miracles are possible but I haven’t experienced any, or probably I haven’trealised the miracles that have happened to me.Meditation and awarenessIt is only when one is aware that a person can question the purpose of his existence as well as that of others and other things. Meditation helps in understanding answers to questions like what is life, its purpose and our connection to the cosmos or god. It also helps in finding solutions to one’s extraordinary problems and in practicing one’s spirituality.(Prem Anand Srinivasan is the owner of Texas Fiesta, Nungambakkam)
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