CONCEPT OF GOD IN HINDUISM
by Dr. Zakir Naik

 

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Common Concept of God in Hinduism:

 

Hinduism is commonly perceived as a polytheistic religion. Indeed, most Hindus would attest to this, by professing belief in multiple Gods. While some Hindus believe in the existence of three gods, some believe in thousands of gods, and some others in thirty three crore i.e. 330 million Gods. However, learned Hindus, who are well versed in their scriptures, insist that a Hindu should believe in and worship only one God.

The major difference between the Hindu and the Muslim perception of God is the common Hindus’ belief in the philosophy of Pantheism. Pantheism considers everything, living and non-living, to be Divine and Sacred. The common Hindu, therefore, considers everything as God. He considers the trees as God, the sun as God, the moon as God, the monkey as God, the snake as God and even human beings as manifestations of God!

Islam, on the contrary, exhorts man to consider himself and his surroundings as examples of Divine Creation rather than as divinity itself. Muslims therefore believe that everything is God’s i.e. the word ‘God’ with an apostrophe ‘s’. In other words the Muslims believe that everything belongs to God. The trees belong to God, the sun belongs to God, the moon belongs to God, the monkey belongs to God, the snake belongs to God, the human beings belong to God and everything in this universe belongs to God.

Thus the major difference between the Hindu and the Muslim beliefs is the difference of the apostrophe ‘s’. The Hindu says everything is God. The Muslim says everything is God’s.

 

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Concept of God according to Hindu Scriptures:

 

We can gain a better understanding of the concept of God in Hinduism by analysing Hindu scriptures. 

BHAGAVAD GITA

The most popular amongst all the Hindu scriptures is the Bhagavad Gita.

Consider the following verse from the Gita:

"Those whose intelligence has been stolen by material desires surrender unto demigods and follow the particular rules and regulations of worship according to their own natures."
                   [Bhagavad Gita 7:20]

The Gita states that people who are materialistic worship demigods i.e. ‘gods’ besides the True God.

 


UPANISHADS:

The Upanishads are considered sacred scriptures by the Hindus.

The following verses from the Upanishads refer to the Concept of God:

"Ekam evadvitiyam"
"He is One only without a second."
        [Chandogya Upanishad 6:2:1]1

"Na casya kascij janita na cadhipah."
"Of Him there are neither parents nor lord."
         [Svetasvatara Upanishad 6:9]2

"Na tasya pratima asti"
"There is no likeness of Him."
        [Svetasvatara Upanishad 4:19]3

The following verses from the Upanishad allude to the inability of man to imagine God in a particular form:

"Na samdrse tisthati rupam asya, na caksusa pasyati kas canainam."

"His form is not to be seen; no one sees Him with the eye."
        [Svetasvatara Upanishad 4:20]4

1[The Principal Upanishad by S. Radhakrishnan page 447 and 448]
[Sacred Books of the East, volume 1 ‘The Upanishads part I’ page 93]

2[The Principal Upanishad by S. Radhakrishnan page 745]
[Sacred Books of the East, volume 15, ‘The Upanishads part II’ page 263.]

3[The Principal Upanishad by S. Radhakrishnan page 736 & 737]
[Sacred Books of the East, volume 15, ‘The Upanishads part II’ page no 253]

4[The Principal Upanishad by S. Radhakrishnan page 737]
[Sacred Books of the East, volume 15, ‘The Upanishads part II’ page no 253]

 

 

 

THE VEDAS
Vedas are considered the most sacred of all the Hindu scriptures. There are four principal Vedas: Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samveda and Atharvaveda.

 

 Yajurveda
The following verses from the Yajurveda echo a similar concept of God: 

 

"na tasya pratima asti
"There is no image of Him."
[Yajurveda 32:3]5 

"shudhama poapvidham"
"He is bodyless and pure." 
[Yajurveda 40:8]6

"Andhatama pravishanti ye asambhuti mupaste"
"They enter darkness, those who worship the natural elements" (Air, Water, Fire, etc.). "They sink deeper in darkness, those who worship sambhuti."
[Yajurveda 40:9]7 

Sambhuti means created things, for example table, chair, idol, etc.

The Yajurveda contains the following prayer: 
"Lead us to the good path and remove the sin that makes us stray and wander."
[Yajurveda 40:16]8 

5[Yajurveda by Devi Chand M.A. page 377]

6[Yajurveda Samhita by Ralph T. H. Giffith page 538]

7[Yajurveda Samhita by Ralph T. H. Giffith page 538]

8[Yajurveda Samhita by Ralph T. H. Griffith page 541]

 

Atharvaveda
The Atharvaveda praises God in Book 20, hymn 58 and verse 3:
 "Dev maha osi"
"God is verily great"
[Atharvaveda 20:58:3]9 

 

Rigveda
 

The oldest of all the vedas is Rigveda. It is also the one considered most sacred by the Hindus. The Rigveda states in Book 1, hymn 164 and verse 46:
"Sages (learned Priests) call one God by many names."
                          [Rigveda 1:164:46]

The Rigveda gives several different attributes to Almighty God. Many of these are mentioned in Rigveda Book 2 hymn 1.

Among the various attributes of God, one of the beautiful attributes mentioned in the Rigveda Book II hymn 1 verse 3, is Brahma. Brahma means ‘The Creator’. Translated into Arabic it means Khaaliq. Muslims can have no objection if Almighty God is referred to as Khaaliq or ‘Creator’ or Brahma. However if it is said that Brahma is Almighty God who has four heads with each head having a crown, Muslims take strong exception to it.

Describing Almighty God in anthropomorphic terms also goes against the following verse of Yajurveda: 

"Na tasya Pratima asti"
"There is no image of Him."
              [Yajurveda 32:3]

Another beautiful attribute of God mentioned in the Rigveda Book II hymn 1 verse 3 is Vishnu. Vishnu means ‘The Sustainer’. Translated into Arabic it means Rabb. Again, Muslims can have no objection if Almighty God is referred to as Rabb or 'Sustainer' or Vishnu. But the popular image of
 

9[Atharveda Samhita vol 2 William Dwight Whitney page 910]

 

 

Vishnu among Hindus, is that of a God who has four arms, with one of the right arms holding the Chakra, i.e. a discus and one of the left arms holding a ‘conch shell’, or riding a bird or reclining on a snake couch. Muslims can never accept any image of God. As mentioned earlier this also goes against Svetasvatara Upanishad Chapter 4 verse 19.

"Na tasya pratima asti"
"There is no likeness of Him"

The following verse from the Rigveda Book 8, hymn 1, verse 1 refer to the Unity and Glory of the Supreme Being:

"Ma cid anyad vi sansata sakhayo ma rishanyata"
"O friends, do not worship anybody but Him, the Divine One. Praise Him alone." 
[Rigveda 8:1:1]10 

"Devasya samituk parishtutih"
"Verily, great is the glory of the Divine Creator."
[Rigveda 5:1:81]11

 

 

Brahma Sutra of Hinduism:

The Brahma Sutra of Hinduism is:

"Ekam Brahm, dvitiya naste neh na naste kinchan"

"There is only one God, not the second; not at all, not at all, not in the least bit."

Thus only a dispassionate study of the Hindu scriptures can help one understand the concept of God in Hinduism.
 

0[Rigveda Samhita vol. 9, pages 2810 and 2811 by Swami Satya Prakash Sarasvati and Satyakam Vidyalankar]

11[Rigveda Samhita vol. 6, pages 1802 and 1803 by Swami Satya Prakash Saraswati and Satyakam Vidyalankar]
 

 

as from the sun." The Prophecy confirms:

The name of the Prophet as Ahmed since Ahmed is an Arabic name. Many translators misunderstood it to be ‘Ahm at hi’ and translated the mantra as "I alone have acquired the real wisdom of my father".

Prophet was given eternal law, i.e. the Shariah.

The Rishi was enlightened by the Shariah of Prophet Muhammad. The Qur’an says in Surah Saba Chapter 34 verse 28 (34:28):

 

"We have not sent thee but as a universal (Messenger) to men, giving them glad tidings and warning them (against sin), but most men understand not."


Reference: http://www.irf.net/irf/comparativereligion/index.htm

 

  


Polytheistism the belief in more than one god in the form of animals, ancestors and God kings has been the downfall of man. This religion is called paganism the book of Enoch says they made gods with their own hands. Paganism has been responsible for all the wickedness of man. Pagans are sodomites because sexual energy is used to feed their gods. Pagans are always involved in sexual sins and abominations from pornography, brothels, homosexuality and lesbianism. Pagans are responsible for slavery and kidnapping human beings to sacrifice them to their gods. This includes twin sacrifice, pigmie sacrifice, virgin sacrifice, albino sacrifice and child sacrifice. Pagans are responsible for wars and empire expansion as dictated by the gods. Pagans are responsible for creating castes, tribalism, racism and cultism among human beings. We would be here all day if we listed every single wickedness paganism has brought to man. The worship of one God alone has always been the true religion of man and when they began to add other made up gods that's when wickedness began.

I updated what I know now that I understand. Pagans worldwide are behind the denial of God through the creation of the spinning ball Earth. This was done to discredit the science in Holy books that describe the Flat Earth and Firmanent. Pagans were behind mixing human dna with animal and creating new people. In fact pagans are behind cloning today as they were thousands of years ago. Pagans are behind the old world order that seeks domination over other men and nations. Pagans are behind the New World Order and COVID 19 hoax. Pagans are behind the mark of the beast as they were behind tribal markings. Pagans are hidden inside Christianity, Islam and Judaism via the Freemasonry Temple which is dedicated to the worship of Luciferian religion. Hindus, Buhddism and many more pagan religions span the Earth proving man has fallen. Pagans are behind co existence because only pagans are diverse in so many religions and gods.


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Alot of people put on the cloak of righteousness and are far from it. They engage in satanic ritual and outright blasphemy against the Holy spirit of God. Nothing is without God Almighty giving that thing or being its existence. This power can't be attributed to gods men make up with their own hands.

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Islam is an Arabic word which translates in English language as Submission. The Arabic word Muslim translates as Submitter. Since the language of communication in this blog is English, it is appropriate to use English language words for dissemination of information about the Religion of Submission (Islam).

The word Islam is not a name. It is a meaningful and descriptive word when translated. Those who practice the Religion of Submission worship God (The Arabic equivalent of God is Allah).
Those who call themselves Muslims accept the Quran as the scripture of their religion.

The Quran advocates the absolute worship of God alone. The following are some verses from the Quran advocating the worship of God alone.

2:112 Indeed, those who submit themselves absolutely to GOD alone, while leading a righteous life, will receive their recompense from their Lord; they have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.

3:150 GOD alone is your Lord and Master, and He is the best supporter.

4:36 You shall worship GOD alone – do not associate anything with Him.

4:146 Only those who repent, reform, hold fast to GOD, and devote their religion absolutely to GOD alone, will be counted with the believers. GOD will bless the believers with a great recompense.

6:162 Say, “My Contact Prayers (Salat), my worship practices, my life and my death, are all devoted absolutely to GOD alone, the Lord of the universe.

8:39 You shall fight them to ward off oppression, and to practice your religion devoted to GOD alone. If they refrain from aggression, then GOD is fully Seer of everything they do.

10:104 Say, “O people, if you have any doubt regarding my religion, I do not worship what you worship beside GOD. I worship GOD alone; the One who will terminate your lives. I am commanded to be a believer.”

22:31 You shall maintain your devotion absolutely to GOD alone. Anyone who sets up any idol beside GOD is like one who fell from the sky, then gets snatched up by vultures, or blown away by the wind into a deep ravine.

39:3 Absolutely, the religion shall be devoted to GOD alone. Those who set up idols beside Him say, “We idolize them only to bring us closer to GOD; for they are in a better position!” GOD will judge them regarding their disputes. GOD does not guide such liars, disbelievers.

39:17 As for those who discard the worship of all idols, and devote themselves totally to GOD alone, they have deserved happiness. Give good news to My servants.

39:45 When GOD ALONE is mentioned, the hearts of those who do not believe in the Hereafter shrink with aversion. But when others are mentioned beside Him, they become satisfied.

39:66 Therefore, you shall worship GOD alone, and be appreciative.

40:12 This is because when GOD ALONE was advocated, you disbelieved, but when others were mentioned beside Him, you believed. Therefore, GOD’s judgment has been issued; He is the Most High, the Great.

40:14 Therefore, you shall devote your worship absolutely to GOD ALONE, even if the disbelievers dislike it.

2:139 Say, “Do you argue with us about GOD, when He is our Lord and your Lord? We are responsible for our deeds, and you are responsible for your deeds. To Him alone we are devoted.”

2:172 O you who believe, eat from the good things we provided for you, and be thankful to GOD, if you do worship Him alone.

3:30 The day will come when each soul will find all the good works it had done brought forth. As for the evil works, it will wish that they were far, far removed. GOD alerts you that you shall reverence Him alone. GOD is Compassionate towards the people.

6:102 Such is GOD your Lord, there is no god except He, the Creator of all things. You shall worship Him alone. He is in control of all things.

16:51 GOD has proclaimed: “Do not worship two gods; there is only one god. You shall reverence Me alone.”

16:52 To Him belongs everything in the heavens and the earth and therefore, the religion shall be devoted absolutely to Him alone. Would you worship other than GOD?

16:114 Therefore, you shall eat from GOD’s provisions everything that is lawful and good, and be appreciative of GOD’s blessings, if you do worship Him alone.

21:25 We did not send any messenger before you except with the inspiration: “There is no god except Me; you shall worship Me alone.”

39:2 We sent down to you this scripture, truthfully; you shall worship GOD, devoting your religion to Him alone.

39:11 Say, “I have been commanded to worship GOD, devoting the religion absolutely to Him alone.

39:14 Say, “GOD is the only One I worship, devoting my religion absolutely to Him alone.

40:65 He is the Living; there is no god except He. You shall worship Him alone, devoting your religion absolutely to Him alone. Praise be to GOD, Lord of the universe.




Anyone who studies Quran is receiving a phd in all religion. The Quran created by Ishmael cousins of the Isrealites defends the prophets of God Almighty from all the lies created by Romans and other pagans who stole the book. Sins attributed to the Bibical prophets aren't found in the Quran or the Quran vindicated them. Polytheistic pagans do whatever they can do discredit the one God. The concept of the one God goes back before Noah as Hindu is the oldest religion to survive the flood showing you that man once joined all to worship one God before polytheisticism corrupted them.


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Pagans are behind the New World Order and they are ruling the world material wise due to Black magick, science and organisation. There is no virus. Now think about the type of media control, law enforcement, medical, banks, government and religious groups to pull it off. Its evidence of a world wide order and they all have one thing in common, paganism. There is no White Supremacy. They are all tied by bloodline as well.

Pagans are behind the New World Order and they are ruling the world material wise due to Black magick, science and organisation. There is no virus. Now think about the type of media control, law enforcement, medical, banks, government and religious groups working in unison to pull off such a scheme. Its evidence of a world wide order and they all have one thing in common, paganism. There is no White Supremacy. They are all tied by bloodline as well.

 A single quality, the religious instinct, is the exclusive privilege of the Semites: “MONOTHEISM sums up and explains all of their characteristics”.


Monotheism has always been apart of the bloodline of Shem which includes Israelites and the Ishmaelites. Shem was a Prophet of the one God as was his father Noah and the ones before him. We are the oldest branch of humanity and the upholders of the original faith.