Through the Wilderness

Saturday, August 12, 2006

One God


As the rain dropping from the sky
wends its way toward the oceans,
So the prostrations offered in all faiths
reach the One God, who is supreme.
From the Rig Veda (c.1500 - c.1000BCE), India

When I chanced upon this verse I was struck immediately by its beauty. If only all man could appreciate that God is the God of ALL and not exclusive to some; if only we could accept that the different forms of religious worship are ALL God-centred; if only we recognized that all men of goodwill have much love for the Almighty and they worship Him in a variety of forms; if only we judged less and respected one another's beliefs more - then perhaps we would have a better chance of attaining peace on earth.Too much blood has been shed through the ages in the name of religion.


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