God

Mahatma Gandhi never had faith in God or Hinduism. But he learned to be tolerant towards other religions. He believed that morality is the basis of all things and that truth forms the substance of all morality. He narrated in his autobiography about the conversation that took place during a funeral ceremony between the church clergyman and a champion atheist, as below.

"Well, Sir, you believe in the existence of God?" asked the atheist.

"I do" said the good man in a low tone.

"You also agree that the perimeter of the earth is 28000 miles. Don't you" continued the atheist with a smile of confidence.

"Indeed" replied the clergyman.

"Pray tell me then, the size of your god and where he may be?" again quipped the atheist.

"Well, if we but knew. He resides in the hearts of us both" replied with a gentle voice.

"Now, don't take me to be a child" said the atheist with a triumphant look.

But the clergyman took to a humble silence.


You can feel God's presence when you

1) Interact with the Nature that surrounds you by admiring the sky, birds, rain and landscapes.

2) Give food, cloth, money, etc... To others.

3) Share the joys and sorrows with others.

4) Face difficult situations like sickness, loss of dear ones, etc...