Religion & Spirituality

There isn't a single book in Hinduism that exclusively teaches duty and obligation. Instead, the concept of dharma (righteous duty and responsibility) is explained across several important scriptures, each from a different perspective.

The Bhagavad Gita is perhaps the most famous text on duty. Lord Krishna instructs Arjuna to perform his responsibilities sincerely, without attachment to personal gain. The Gita teaches that fulfilling one's duty with integrity is a path to both personal growth and spiritual advancement.

The Srimad Bhagavatam expands on this idea by presenting real-life examples of kings, sages, devotees, and householders who faced difficult moral and spiritual choices. Through these stories, readers learn how duty, devotion, compassion, and character work together in practical life.

The Ramayana demonstrates duty through the lives of Lord Rama, Sita, Hanuman, and other characters, showing ideals of leadership, family responsibility, loyalty, and sacrifice.

Traditional texts such as the Manusmriti and various Dharma Shastras also discuss social and ethical obligations, although they are often studied within their historical and cultural context.

In my experience, the Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam complement each other beautifully. The Gita explains the philosophy of duty, while the Bhagavatam shows how those principles are lived in practice. Through my work with ISKCON Mayapur Store, I've found that many readers begin with the Bhagavad Gita and later turn to the Srimad Bhagavatam for a deeper understanding of dharma, devotion, and spiritual life.

If someone is looking for one place to start, I would recommend the Bhagavad Gita first, followed by the Srimad Bhagavatam for a broader and more practical exploration of Hindu teachings on duty and responsibility.

Well "Here is what the Bible assures us in Psalm 145: 18,19. "Jehovah God is near to all those calling on him, To all who call on him in truth. ( or in sincerity )

Prayer is an aspect of worship that shows our deep respect for God. It is the arrangement made by God for the humankind to communicate with him.

God wants us to pray to him. The Bible invites us in Philippians 4: 6 in these words. "In everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God".

1 Peter 5:7 shows that God really cares about us, and invites us to throw all our concerns and anxiety on him.

So to answer your question, which is " Can God hear us. The answer is yes, when we take our time to pray to him, at any time of the day, and in any place we happen to be. We do not have to fix an appointment with him.

God's loving care for the world is expressed in John 3: 16 in these words.

" For God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life".

Everlasting life on earth has always been God's purpose for the human race. Read Genesis 2: 15-17.

Genesis chapter 3 and Romans 5: 12 is mankind's history, which eyplains why life is what it is today.

The ransom paid by God is the price paid by him to release the human race from the undesirable circumstances of sin and death

That loving care was shown by God by sending his beloved Son to earth 2'000 years ago, to redeem the human race from the curse of sin and death and to undo the damage done by Satan.

Read John 3: 16; 1 John 3: 8.

So to answer your question, which is "What do we call God's loving care for all the world? The answer is expressed in John 3: 16 . which is the gift of His Son to save all those who choose to live up to his requirements.

Psalms 37: 29 shows that the righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it. " But there will be destruction for all the wrong doers according to Psalm 37: 9-12

The fact that we have all lost our perfection, due to what the first couple, Adam and Eve have left us as an heritage, we are all sinners by definition. The meaning of the word "SIN " is the missing of the mark or goal.

The mark or goal that God had for the human kind in the first place, was everlasting life on earth. Read Genesis 2: 15-17. That purpose was postponed for the moment, which is why God sent His beloved Son on earth 2'000 years ago, to redeem the human race from the curse of sin and death and to undo all the damage done by Satan. Read John 3: 16; 1 John 3: 8.

Psalm 145: 18,19 explains that " Jehovah God is near to all those calling on him, To all who call on him in truth. ( or in sincerity )

God wants us to pray to him. Prayer is an aspect of worship that shows our deep respect for God. It is His arrangement that was put in place for us to communicate with Him.

According to Philippians 4: 6, which reads. " Do not be anxious over anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication along with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God; and the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your mental powers by means of Christ Jesus.

So to answer your question, which is: Does God hear sinners prayers?

The answer is: God listens to the prayers of sincere and truthful people, who have deep respect for Him. Romans 5: 12 reminds us that we have inherited our imperfection from one man, which is the spread of sin on mankind like a disease. So it is not our fault why we have lost our perfection. But it does not excuse our bad choices

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Anything that affects a worshipper's relationship with God or life as one of God's servants can be a proper subject of prayer. As long as our prayers are in harmony with God's will, that may embrace virtually every facet of life.

A worshipper of God may feel free to talk to Jehovah God about his inmost feelings, needs, fears, and anxieties. Read Matthew 6: 9-13; John 14: 13; 1 Peter 5: 7; John 16: 23,24.

Psalm 37: 29 shows what our future holds, in these words. "The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it."

The fruit of God which is : Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, mildness, self-control is related in Galatians 5. 22,23 and shows that against such things there is no law.

" The Greek agricultural term Kar.pos', " fruit; fruitage," appears frequently in the Scriptures. Here it is used figuratively to refer to qualities that God's holy spirit. or active force, can produce in humans. Galatians 5: 16 shows that "if we keep on walking by spirit, we will carry out no fleshly desire at all."

The fleshly desires are described in Galatians 5: 19-21 in these words: Sexual immorality, uncleanness, brazen conduct, idolatry, spiritism, hostility, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, dissensions, divisions, sects, envy, drunkenness, wild parties."

The apostle Paul warned and is warning us today that if we choose to bear such fruit of the flesh, we are depriving ourself of the gift of everlasting life , which has always been God's purpose for mankind.

1 Timothy 2: 4 reads. " Whose will ( God's will ) is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, a man, Christ Jesus, who was sent to earth 2'000 years ago, to redeem the human race from the curse of sin and death and to undo the damage caused by Satan. Read John 3: 16; 1 John 3: 8

Psalm 37: 29 describes what our future holds for all those who choose God's standards, express in these words. " The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it". Which has always been God's purpose from day one. Read Genesis 2: 15-17

Satan's desire has always been that the human race choose to no longer live according to God's requirements.

Genesis Chapter 3 and Romans 5: 12 is mankind's history, which shows the choice of the first couple, Adam and Eve and how sin was spread on mankind. The meaning of the word "sin" is miss the goal.

Genesis 3: 4 shows that Satan promised Eve that she will be like God is she no longer listened to God. Well ! That did not happen. Did it?

Genesis 3: 16-19 shows that they were exposed to a lot of hard work and suffering, until they returned to dust. Which was not God's desire and purpose for his creation.

When God came to the end of His creation , here is what he said, in Genesis 1: 31. " After that God saw everything he had made, and look! it was VERY GOOD. Not only good but very good. Which means that nothing was lacking for the welfare of his creation.

Happiness with endless blessing was the prospect set before humans. Read Psalm 104: 24; 1 Timothy 4: 4.

So to answer your question, which is " How do you sacrifice to Satan?

According to 1 John 5: 19, the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one, and Revelation 12: 9 describes ths wicked in these words. " The original serpent, the one called Devil and Satan, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth."

So it is our choice of life that will make the difference. We either choose God's way that will lead to everlasting life or live by Satan's influence described in 2 Timothy 3: 1-5, where it shows that people will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, unthankful, disloyal, having no natural affection, not open to any agreement ...and so forth... which is what our world is made of today.

Psalm 37: 29 describes what our future holds, in these words. " The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it. " It is either Satan's way or Jehovah's way, that will not have the same outcome.

There is a theological debate about whether a saved person can lose their salvation, with various perspectives among different Christian denominations. Some believe in the concept of "eternal security" where once saved, a person cannot lose their salvation. Others believe that it is possible for a saved person to walk away from their faith and reject their salvation. Ultimately, this is a complex issue that varies depending on one's theological beliefs.

The soul of the world is often conceptualized as being nourished by collective human experiences, emotions, and consciousness. In various philosophical and spiritual traditions, it is believed that love, creativity, and interconnectedness among individuals contribute to its vitality. Additionally, nature and the universe's inherent energy also play a crucial role in sustaining this collective essence. Ultimately, it represents the intertwining of all life and the shared experiences that enrich our existence.

Senator-elect Kamala Harris identifies as a Christian. She has spoken about her faith and its importance in her life, particularly in relation to her mother’s influence and her upbringing. Harris was raised in a Hindu household but later embraced Christianity, reflecting a blend of her cultural heritage and personal beliefs.

Angels. Job 38:1-7 & Revelation 4:11
Genesis 1 - In the begining God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was formless and empty.....so God said, "Let there be light" So, the first thing God created was the light. On the first day he created light and darkness (day and night)

The Bible is full of examples where obedience to God became a priority, even if they had to face death.

Daniel, the apostle Paul and Jesus Christ which is the perfect example.

Daniel was a young boy who took his stand against King Neb.u.chad.nez'zar, who wanted Daniel and three other men to serve other gods than Jehovah God and was thrown into the fiery funace but were rescued by Jehovah God.

Read Daniel 3: 8-30 in the old Testament.

The apostle Paul who was a missionary, was also thrown in prison for preaching the good news about Jehovah God. Read Acts 17: 1-34;

Acts 26 :29-32

Jesus Christ the perfect example took his stand against Pontius Pilate. Read Luke 23: 1-24.

So , as you can see, rebellion to tyrants is not recent. In our modern world, Jehovah Witnesses take their stand against any government and refuse to learn to kill, by refusing to go to military training school, and going to war.

So to answer your question, which is. " What does rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God mean? It means taking one's stand against anything that a government orders us to do that is not in harmony with God's requirements.

People often follow blindly due to a combination of psychological factors, social influences, and the desire for belonging. Cognitive biases, such as confirmation bias, can lead individuals to accept information that aligns with their existing beliefs without critical evaluation. Additionally, group dynamics and the fear of social ostracism can pressure individuals to conform, prioritizing group cohesion over independent thought. This can result in a lack of questioning or skepticism towards authority figures or popular opinions.

Most Gupta rulers followed Hinduism, which played a significant role in their administration and cultural patronage. The Gupta Empire is often referred to as a golden age of Hindu culture, marked by advancements in art, literature, and science. The rulers promoted Hindu traditions and values to legitimize their authority and unify their diverse empire, fostering a sense of identity among their subjects. Additionally, their support for Hinduism helped to strengthen its influence during this period.

Beliefs about reincarnation or a final judgment day vary widely among different religions. For example, Hinduism and Buddhism typically embrace the concept of reincarnation, viewing it as a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. In contrast, religions such as Christianity and Islam generally believe in a final judgment day, where individuals are assessed for their actions in life. Thus, the beliefs about these concepts depend significantly on the specific religious tradition in question.

Salvation belongs to all those who would like to live up to God's standards. Salvation from what you may ask! John 3: 16 reads. " For God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.

Psalms 37: 29 reads The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it".

John 3: 17 reads. "For God did not send his Son into the world for him to juge the world, but for the world to be saved through him."

Having read the Scriptures above, God's Son Jesus Christ came to earth to redeeem the human race from the curse of sin and the damage done by Satan who promised Eve that she will be like God if she listened to him.

Well ! that did not happen. Genesis chapter 3 and Romans 5: 12 is mankind's history, which is suffering and death.

We have the opportunity to be saved from our sinful condition. Adam and Eve had the choice to live forever in a perfect environment, which was taken away from them, due to their choice.

God's purpose has not changed, but postponed and is offered to all those who want to escape the human sinful condition and live up to God's requirements.

We are put in front of the choice of life or death, Which intelligent person would not grab such offer.

God's commands is life-saving according to John 17: 3 in these words. " This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.

Becoming better acquainted with someone includes the thought of making an ongoing effort to get better acquainted with someone who is already known.

John 17: 3 refers to a deepening personal relationship with God brought about by ever-increasing knowledge of God and Christ and a growing trust in them. It involves knowing what God likes and dislikes and knowing his values and standards.

So to answer your question, salvation belongs to those who want to be part of God's purpose for the human race, which is everlasting life.

1 John 3: 8 reads. " The one who practices sin originates with the Devil, because the Devil has been sinning from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was made manifest, to break up the works of the Devil",

The meaning of the word sin is: anything that is not in harmony with God's standards, in the sense of missing or not reaching God's goal.

Suffering is an important part of an ignorant life. Those who live with ignorance make suffering a very important part because ignorance is the cause of suffering. But is it necessary to suffer? It is not. Although we will suffer in the beginning, if we go in quest of the truth, if we ask, investigate and realize we are the Divine Soul, then we will be free from the triple suffering of the body, mind and ego. Otherwise, suffering becomes not an important part, but an integral part of life. Every human being who lives as ME, the mind and ego suffers. We experience physical pain, we are miserable because of fear, worry, depression and we are so anguished by anger, hate, revenge, jealousy only because we are ignorant. All suffering can disappear on enlightenment.

La prière est un acte d'adoration par lequel on s'adresse au vrai Dieu, le moyen par lequel on s'adresse à notre Créateur. C'est lui qui nous y encourage en Philippiens 4:6 : "Ne vous inquiétez de rien mais en tout par la prière et la supplication (...) faites connaître vos requêtes à Dieu".

Mais Dieu entend-il toutes les prières ?

La Bible donne l'assuranc que Dieu s'approche de ceux qui le prient avec foi comme l'affirme Psaume 145:18 : "Jéhovah est près de tous ceux qui l'appellent, de tous ceux qui l'appellent avec vérité".

Jérémie 29:12 le confirme : "Vous m'appellerez, vous viendrez me prier et je vous écouterai".

Alors pourquoi Dieu ne répond-il pas à toutes les prières?

Notre Père céleste est tout disposé à entendre nos prières. Mais certaines choses le retiennent d'exaucer nos prières.

Dans sa Parole, Dieu nous fournit toutes les instructions afin d'être écouté par Lui :

Matthieu 6:7 : "Quand vous priez, ne répétez pas toujours les mêmes choses".

Jéhovah ne veut pas que nous répétions des prières apprises par cœur ni que nous nous servions d'un livre de prières. Il veut entendre des paroles qui sortent du cœur.

Jacques 4:3 : "Quand vous demandez, vous ne recevez pas parce que vous demandez avec de mauvaises intentions".

Dieu ne veut pas que nous fassions ou ayons certaines choses. Si nous les lui demandons, Il ne va pas nous exaucer. Nos demandes doivent être en accord avec ce qu'Il nous dit dans la Bible.

Proverbes 28:9 : "Celui qui refuse d'écouter ma loi, même sa prière est détestable".

Pour qu'il réponde à nos prières, nous devons obéir de notre mieux à ses lois.

Hébreux 11:6: "Celui qui s'avance vers Dieu doit croire qu'Il existe et qu'Il devient celui qui récompense ceux qui le cherchent de tout cœur".

La prière n'est pas juste un moyen d'évacuer le stress ni une béquille psychologique. C'est une expression de foi et un aspect du culte rendu à Dieu. Pour avoir foi en Dieu, il faut se réserver du temps pour apprendre à le connaître en étudiant la Bible.

Ainsi, pour répondre à votre question, Dieu souhaite que l'on s'adresse à Lui. Toutefois, nous devons respecter une marche à suivre, à savoir :

-Ne pas répéter des prières apprises par cœur

-Nos requêtes doivent être en accord avec sa volonté

-Obéir à ses lois

-Prier avec foi.

Si nous sommes convaincus que Dieu entend nos prières, nous le prierons avec persévérance. En examinant les recommandations qu'Il nous adresse dans sa Parole et en les appliquant, Il nous répondra de la meilleure manière possible.

Our heavenly Father presented himself in the Bible in these words. Isaiah 42: 8 reads. " I am Jehovah. That is my name."

John 17: 3 and 1 Timothy 2. 5 show that there is only one true God and one mediator between God and men Jesus Christ.

The Bible does not mention anything about "the mother godess"

Satan comes from the spirit world and humans come from the physical world.

Spirits are invisible to humans' sight and have no gender distinction.

The Bible teaches that there are wicked spirits and good spirits. Read Matthew 8: 16 and Psalms 104 4 that states that God mades " his angels spirits, his ministers .

It is important to know who Satan really is, to protect oneselve. 1 John 5: 19 presents Satan as the ruler of our world in these words. " The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one. And Revelation 12: 9 describes the wicked one as the Devil and Satan , who is misleading the entire inhabited world.

So to answer your question, which is: Is it bad to believe in Satan ? Believing in Satan is for our protection. Jesus believed in Satan and when Satan tried to tempt him, he said to Satan "go away Satan! for it is written: It is Jehovah your God you must worship" Read Matthew 4: 10.

The message is quite clear. Satan is the original deceiver, which is why our world went from bad to worse. Read Genesis chapter 3. And Romans 5: 12 explains how death was spread like a disease on mankind.

2'000 years ago, Jehovah God sent his precious Son on earth to redeem the human race from the curse of sin and death and the damage caused by Satan. Read John 3: 16 ; 1 John 3: 8. It is good to know our main enemy

Satan is an evil spirit. Long absence of God to their sight and feelings had made them atheists. There are certain spirits which always diverted the spirits' and peoples' minds in some other direction and belief to bring everything under their control. They will not change even for God's miracles.

God has given freewill to all creatures including human beings and spirits. Spirits are separate elements. Human beings can make their own choices using their sixth sense. Freewill enables human beings to live any kind of life but if they hurt anyone they have to face the consequences. The same is the case with the spirits. Freewill enables them to possess any person and dominate them but if they force and hurt the person then they have to face the consequences. Humans’ lives depend on the character and intelligence of the possessed spirits. If the chosen spirits are good, their life will be good. Your activities, talks and thoughts determine what kind of spirits you will have for your life.

God is a mystery even to the spirits therefore certain spirits have become atheists. Among these atheists certain spirits have become evil. Among these evil, certain spirits took themselves the leadership and call themselves Satan.

A person who embodies the grace of God often exudes compassion, kindness, and humility, reflecting a deep sense of inner peace and love for others. Their actions are guided by empathy, and they inspire those around them through their integrity and selflessness. This grace enables them to forgive easily, offer support, and maintain a positive outlook, even in challenging situations. Ultimately, they serve as a beacon of hope and a testament to the transformative power of divine grace.

Jehovah God, who created us, loves us very much. He guides us in the way we walk. As mentioned at Isaiah 48:17,18, "This is what Jehovah says, your Repurchaser, the Holy One of Israel: “I, Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself, The One guiding you in the way you should walk. If only you would pay attention to my commandments! Then your peace would become just like a river And your righteousness like the waves of the sea." Also, Psalm 46:1 mentions, "God is our refuge and strength,

A help that is readily found in times of distress." Psalm 121:7,8, "Jehovah will guard you against all harm. He will guard your life. Jehovah will guard you in all you do From now on and forever."

It is very comforting to know that as we seek our God Jehovah and stay close to him, he provides us with all we need, spiritually, physically, materially, etc.

(New World Translation of The Holy Scriptures)

There are many beliefs concerning what happens when we die. However the best person that is ability to answer such a question, is the Creator of life, who has given the human kind the opportunity to answer any question they may have, which is found in the Bible and is confirmed in the Book of 2 Timothy 3: 16,17 in the New Testament, in these words.

" All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, so the the man of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work". Here is what the first Book of the Bible teaches in :

Genesis 1: 1 "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth".

Genesis 2: 7 " And God formed the man out of dust from the ground".

By the way, the root of the word (Human) is dust.

Genesis chapter 3 and Romans 5: 12 is mankind's history. It describes why we have lost God's favour to live forever on earth, because death was not part of God's purpose.

The first time death was mentioned in the Bible is when the first couple decided to no longer live up to God's modal. Genesis 2: 17 reads. " But for the tree of knowledge of good and bad, you must not eat from it, for the day you eat from it you will certainly die."

Adam knew that if he did not eat from the tree of knowledge of good and bad, he would not die. That command would have made no sense if Adam was meant to grow old and die anyway. That boundary was imposed by the owner of our planet earth, who had the right fix the limits. It was also the opportunity for them to show Jehovah God their appreciation for the gift of life, with a perfrct environment to live in, that they had received from God.

When Adam and Eve decided to no longer live up to God's requirements, God told them that they will return to the dust, they were taken from. Read Genesis 3; 16-19 And that is mankind's condition today. We return to dust.

However the hope for those who have returned to dust, is in the resurrection promise, written in the Book of John 5: 28,29, which explains that they will hear the voice of God's Son and come out from the memorial tombs. For the moment they are in God's memory.

The meaning of the word resurrection is " rising up from death". Resurrection involves a reactivting of the life pattern of the individual, which life pattern God has retained in his memory. The provision for resurrection of the dead is a magnificient expression of Jehovah God's underserved kindness, it displays his wisdom and power and is a means by which his original purpose regarding the earth will be carried out.

Genesis 2: 7 reminds us that God was capable of creating the first human with the dust from the ground. So He will in the same way reactivate our same life before we died.

So to answer your question concerning the belief in reincarnation and the having of another life. It is part of humans' invention, that is not supported by the Creator of the human race.

Jainism is primarily practiced by Jains, who are followers of this ancient Indian religion. The term "Jain" is derived from "Jina," meaning "conqueror," referring to those who have achieved spiritual enlightenment.

Geographic Distribution

The majority of Jains reside in India, where they form a small but influential community. They are also found in significant numbers in other regions, including:

Region Population Percentage

India Approximately 0.4%

North America Growing diaspora

Europe Notable communities

East Asia Emerging presence

Demographics and Characteristics

Population: Estimates suggest there are between four and six million Jains worldwide.

Education and Wealth: Jains are generally more educated and wealthier compared to the overall Indian population. A significant portion holds college degrees and belongs to higher wealth quintiles.

Dietary Practices: Almost all Jains are strict vegetarians, adhering to the principle of ahimsa (non-violence), which extends to all living beings.

Cultural Influence

Despite their relatively small numbers, Jains have made significant contributions to Indian culture, literature, and politics throughout history. Their teachings emphasize non-violence, truth, and asceticism, influencing broader societal values.