Sikhism FAQs:Is the worship of God necessary? |
God does not insist that we worship him. In His generosity, He gives to all, the high and the low, the educated and the illiterate, even to those whoa are anti-God; Atheist. Some people are under the impression that God, just like an army commander, demands respect and worship. God does not need man's flattery or praise. Guru Nanak says: "If all people start praising Him, it will not make the least difference to His greatness." Just as the sun does not need light of the lamps so in the same way, God does not need the praises of men. God is not a Dictator. People worship Him from a sense of duty, Dharma. They are convinced that God who made this universe can be known and loved. Those who know His nature and qualities are wonder-struck by His greatness. In their ecstasy, they exclaim "Wager", Wonderful Lord. They want to love Him as devotedly as a wife loves her husband. Moreover, many people feel that human life is the supreme opportunity
for spiritual attainment. A worldly man who makes no effort towards spirituality
stands in great danger of joining the cycles of birth and death. Man is not potentially evil, but is weak and ignorant. When temptation faces him, he is likely to succumb to it. At that moment, he needs a support, an inspiration. If he remembers his divine essence and calls on his moral courage, he will get the necessary strength to overcome the temptation. A positive approach to God will yield results. Union with God is our
goal. His great qualities, Truth, Goodness, Beauty, Love, Purity, Peace,
Wisdom, Justice, Mercy etc. are the ladder to Him. By concentrating on
these qualities, we through auto suggestion, imbibe such qualities. Man
rises to God, while God stoops to lift man.
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