1.0 God

 

1.0 God

 

Question:

What is the origin of this universe? 

Answer:

 

‘A’ is the first letter of the alphabet. Likewise, God is the origin of the universe.                                                                                                              (Couplet – 1)

 

Whatsoever is heard from whomsoever, to discern the truth is wisdom.   

(Couplet – 423)  

அகர முதல எழுத்தெல்லாம் ஆதி

பகவன் முதற்றே உலகு.                                                              (குறள் – 1)

எப்பொருள் யார்யார்வாய்க் கேட்பினும் அப்பொருள்

மெய்ப்பொருள் காண்ப தறிவு.                                                    (குறள் – 423)

Explanation:

The existence of God and the origin of the universe are separate issues. The followers of major religions like Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and a few other minor religions believe that God exists and created the universe. This is their belief. The followers of these religions constitute about 85% of the population of the world. About 15% of the people are atheists or agnostics. Atheists do not believe in God, and therefore they think that God did not create the universe. Agnostics believe that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena. Generally, they claim neither faith nor disbelief in God. So, for the agnostics, the origin of the universe is an unsolved mystery at present. Many scientists believe in God, and many other scientists do not. The famous scientist Albert Einstein was an agnostic. 

 

The idea that God created the universe is based on belief rather than fact or science. So far, science has neither proved nor disproved the existence of God. According to Valluvar, to find the truth in what others say is real wisdom. That is, one should investigate the truth in what their religion preaches. After investigation, if they are convinced that what their religion preaches is correct, they should follow it. Otherwise, they should continue to investigate the truth about God. Therefore, it is really up to the individual to believe or not in the existence of God and that universe was created by God. Those who do not belong to any religion should also exercise their intelligence and explore the true nature of God and the origin of the universe. The answer may be elusive. But it is better to investigate rather than believing something they do not understand or agree with. Ignoring this question, thinking that the answer is too difficult to find is not real wisdom either.