Spiritual Thinking is a simple way beyond blind faith.
John 20:29 –
Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
Proverbs 14:15 –
The simple believeth every word, but the prudent man looketh well to his going.
2 Corinthians 4:18 –
While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
Hebrews 11:1 –
Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
James 2:14-17 –
What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man says he hath faith and have not works? Can faith save him?
Bhagwad Gita: Chapter 2: 64-66
2:64
But by perceiving objects with the organs free from organs free from attraction and repulsion and under his control, the self-controlled man attains serenity.
2:65
When there is serenity, there follows eradication of all his sorrows because the wisdom of one with a serene mind soon becomes firmly established.
2:66
For the unsteady, there is no wisdom, and there is no meditation for the broken man. And for the unmeditated man, there is no peace. How can there be happiness for one without peace?
In Hebrews, chapter 11, faith is described as the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. In other words, for faith, you must have some hope And trust since you cannot see the evidence yet. We all have gone through stages when it is easier to believe in something unthinkingly rather than by understanding. The reason is straightforward. We have one leg on materiality, wanting all material possessions, and yet believe in a higher power to care for all our problems. So we go to church on Sundays or visit a nearby temple to perform some pujas and think that is all we have to do to meet our obligations. That is blind faith based on our actions ( attending Church or Temple). Such belief is only based on our capable understanding; then, as Jesus said, each one is given a confidence suited to their needs. However, if you want peace and happiness, you have to develop an understanding of God and how to reach Him.
Spiritual Thinking starts with the understanding that God is all in all. He is present in us, as His creation, as the Divine Mind or Brahman. The upanishaDS refers to Brahman as OM, the supreme creator, cause, and effect of everything in this Universe. When we synchronize our human brain-derived, ego-based thoughts with this ever-present Divine Mind, we receive God’s input on our ideas, act wisely, and attain peace, harmony, and happiness. If we work based on blind faith, we miss this opportunity for God’s input, and whatever gain we make is temporal. In the Vedas, rites and rituals are prescribed for various goals and achievements, and the practice of these is referred to as Karmas. This path through ceremonies and rituals is called Karma Yoga. Both the Upanishads and Bhagwad Gita emphasize that the ultimate goal for each one is to reach the Supreme Self ( Salvation, Moksha, or Mukti), and the only path is through knowledge and wisdom, which is through Gnana Yoga. That is what Spiritual Thinking is.
When Hindus visit the temples or perform rites and rituals, including in the presence of fire, called Havans, all the congratulations and prayers start with OM. The significance, as intended by Vedas, is as follows: since God, Brahman, and Divine Mind are inside us, driving the engine of life and cannot be seen or felt by any of the senses, the worship is to various forms that we can see, such as the idols, fire, etc, that we think are worshiping God in that form.
Siva Temple
Worship in front of Fire- Havan or Homam.
Worship in a temple idol.
‘The essence is that we understand that it is only an imaginary form of various Gods, but we are honoring the ‘OM,’ Brahman, inside us. But most believers think the state is the God rather than the ‘OM’ inside us. This is like thinking that our image in a mirror is our authentic self. Spiritual Thinking is a simple way to reach out to God than just unquestioning belief or faith. Thus, Spiritual Thinking is a simple way beyond blind faith.
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