My relationship with God
This article is not to hurt anyone's sentiments. I have just poured out mine. I have always been a believer in God. You see, that's how we grow up. We are made to believe in him. In some households, in a staunch way, in some, liberally. Yet, we have been made to believe in him. I for myself, was lucky to be brought up quite liberally as compared to others. I had the freedom to select my favorite God, and at times, wasn't even questioned if I wanted to visit a church instead of temple or celebrate Eid along with Diwali. As I grew up, I started developing a questioning attitude, which in turn, changed my personality to quite an extent. Today, I find myself poles apart from what I had been,say 5 years back. My beliefs have changed, but what has remained constant is my belief in God. Yes, I do believe in the very existence of God. But I would like to disagree with things we humans relate to him. Religion, practices, idol worship,etc. I do look forward to ask help from God when I am in distress, or thank him for everything he has given me when I want to. But I don't follow the path that people say would connect me to him. I am a God loving person. I feel he's there with me all the time. But I don't have a favorite God any more. I don't have an image of him in my mind anymore. I don't believe in a Ram, Krishna, Saraswati or Parvati. I look forward to "God". Just " God". I feel he has given me the liberty to disturb him whenever I want to. Not just in the morning or evening. My God, just like me, wants to experience everything. He wants to eat a chicken bone as much as he wants to have sweets. He wishes not to be disturbed in the morning when he's sleeping. I strongly believe in God, but not the rules that people say, we have to follow in order to reach him. God has granted me a special privilege that directs me to him and along with the special privileges,come special treatment. I am my God's special friend,or so is what I believe. I don't feel the need to fast on Teej for my loving husband for his longevity. God tells me to take his extra care if I want to show him my love and concern. I don't need to have a Lakshmi Puja on Diwali for prosperity. God tells me to make others happy if I want to prosper. In short, my God tells me to improve my karma for my betterment. I don't have any grudge against those who practice their beliefs. After all, it's their choice. It's their relationship with God. But at the same time, I feel, I should not be nudged for maintaining my relationship with My God.
Nice article priyamvada. I am an atheist. But my in laws are very strong believers in God and very superstitious. Quite difficult to adjust. People think that after marriage I should believe whatever my in-laws believe, no matter what you used to believe before marriage. I am waiting for that time when people will stop judging one's religious status.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Neha... I believe you should follow your heart and mind... Your situation is generic. I mean everyone in India has this concept. Follow your parents before marriage and your husband and in laws after.. i believe you should have your own choice. May be some time later, people will understand you...
DeleteThere is a very fine line between religion and superstition. The problem is that very few understand this. It is not bad to be religious, but in India people often cross this line. We should never practice or propagate any superstition in the name of religion; be it something as small as eating non veg on Thursday or as big as keeping a widow away from auspicious occasions.
ReplyDeleteI second you Shubhra... It will take a lot of time for our society to become tolerant.
ReplyDeleteVery very similar to what I feel about the same! I can't tell.... at so many points you have written exactly what goes on in my mind. Very beautifully put and put to the point. Good job, girl :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Suchandra :)
DeleteVery well bauwa. Keep writing :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Bhaijee... :)
DeleteI am ready with the next one...