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Soul Sustenance 11-07-2012
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Is The Supreme Soul (God) Really Omnipresent (present everywhere)?
Is it really true that the Supreme Soul (God) is present everywhere, in each atom in the entire universe? The sun is in one place yet its influence can be felt throughout the solar system to different degrees in different places, providing a source of heat and light, needs absolutely essential for our physical life. The closer one is to the sun, the greater the effect. In the same way God, the one who is the ocean of perfect characteristics, the source of all spiritual needs, does not have to be omnipresent (present everywhere) in order to be with us wherever we are. He can be in one location and we can still experience his closeness.
If God were literally omnipresent and thus in every atom, where is this love, peace, joy and wisdom? Are they present in every atom in this human world? If God is present inside me, how could ignorance have come to me in the first place? Can ignorance come to God? If God is omnipresent to where or to whom do I turn my thoughts? Just as a radio transmitter emanates waves throughout the world and a receiver, if tuned in, will pick them up, so too if the mind is tuned totally to the material world and physical activities, then I am unable to experience God practically in my daily life. Even though He always radiates His qualities, I can only pick up those transmissions if I am soul-conscious and if I turn my thoughts in His direction to His location. If God were omnipresent, there would be no meaning to the tradition throughout all cultures to have special places set aside (e.g. temples and churches) for worship. In those special places, is God more omnipresent than in other non-sacred places? If God were omnipresent, are the ones who are so-called "God-realised beings" more "God" than the ones who have not realised?
(To be continued tomorrow ….)
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Message for the day 11-07-2012
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Love and cooperation bring success in all tasks.
Expression:
Love is reflected in the love that there is for the person and also
for the task. When there is love for the person, there is the ability
to give cooperation without any expectations or demands. And when
there is love for the task there is the commitment for completing the
task, whatever the obstacles that come up in the process of doing
things.
Experience:
When I am able to have love, I am able to receive hundred percent help
and commitment from others too and so I am able to have the
satisfaction of moving forward constantly. There is nothing difficult
for me and I do everything with great ease. Not only is the task easy
but also there is a spread of happiness and joy experienced by all who
are involved in the task.
In Spiritual Service,
Brahma Kumaris