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Chapter 2: What does God mean to You?

I asked myself, "Is this the omnipotent being that people often call God?"

The being was even able to decipher what I was muttering to myself and when it heard my question, it chuckled and said - "What is the definition of God?

"What is your definition of God? What does God mean to you?"

I wondered in my mind how he could ask such a profound question while chuckling. Any questions? Man? I mean, I am dead, cut me some slack. Did I commit suicide so that I could attend a philosophical lecture by a god-like being? And without explaining a damn thing, he threw questions at me.

All these random thoughts were running through my mind, but one thing was for sure, I didn't dare say a single rude word about my thoughts in front of him, because I could feel the warm and humble aura, and I knew that it wouldn't take a second for this aura to turn into a cold, fierce and intimidating aura. And I doubt that any trace of my soul would be found after a single measly blow from it.

So I somehow gathered myself and my courage and tried to answer his questions with humility. I said that for these foolish monkeys of the earth, God is someone who is like a 'merchant' or 'trader' who fulfills their wish when they go to God and ask for something and in return offer various precious things to God.

Someone who created the universe, life, and these monkeys. They believe that God is someone who will punish them for committing sins, and they still commit sins and try to justify their actions. Then they try to bribe God by offering something again so that God will forgive their sins. They built temples, churches, mosques, and other divine places to spread peace and harmony, but they wouldn't hesitate to take the lives of others if it would benefit them. They have made the term 'God' so complicated that a few years ago I was confused as to what God is and what He wants. Is he a merchant or a trader, I used to wonder, or is he someone who delights in the suffering and pain of others? I used to puzzle my brain thinking about it, and I even reached a point where I wasn't even aware of my surroundings for days on end. But even after so much struggle, I could not find an answer. I was disappointed in myself.

Then I had a brilliant idea. When you are thirsty, you find an object consisting of water, so in the same way, I thought, to know God, I would have to find an object consisting of knowledge about God, so I started reading holy books like Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Holy Quran and Holy Bible and many similar books.

After immersing myself in these books for months, I came to know what God means to me. For me, God is someone who is both similar to and different from human beings. He is someone who makes mistakes like any human being, but God is never ashamed to accept his mistakes. God is someone who never intends to hurt anyone, but even if he does accidentally, he tries his best to atone for it. God is someone who knows every emotion like anger, love, compassion, humility, jealousy, sadness, elation, etc., but unlike human beings, He knows very well which emotions can lead to the degradation of His soul. God loves each of His children equally, one who never discriminates against a single being. He never judges and condemns people, but reincarnates them to atone for their mistakes so that their souls can live in peace. For me, God in a nutshell is a being that is omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient, has both an evil and a good side, and knows very well when to use which side. So if a human being can attain all these qualities, even that human being will be a god to me.

[The expression on the being standing in front of Amit didn't change. But I think if Amit had said this in front of people, they might have considered him to be a messenger of God. By the way, from the description, Amit may not sound like a scholar. It maybe hard to believe but believe me, he was a child prodigy, you can say that].

He responded to my answer (still grinning)

"Is that all you have to say about an existence like God or whatever, are you satisfied with your answer? if you want then I guess I am all ears, after all, you always complain that no one listens to me and my thoughts. I have no one to confess my feelings to or anything like that, right?"

The moment his words reached my ears, I felt as if someone had entered my subconscious and seen right through me. He read me like an open book. I felt somehow relieved and happy to hear someone saying that I could share my feelings and thoughts with them and they'd listen to me, I praised myself again for committing suicide. Well, it's a different matter that the one who is willing to listen to me is someone who is not human.

I began to continue my answer to his previous questions, God is someone who exists and does not exist at the same time. Some people believe in God and some don't.

And for the sake of a being they've never seen and aren't even sure if someone like God exists or not, they've started the bloody history of humanity. Even among those who believe in God, there are people of different religions who claim that only the God they believe in exists and that the gods of other mythologies are imposters. If they do exist, then I suppose I will feel guilty for creating such beings who kill others of their kind for me. And I'm sure that if it doesn't feel that way, then it is an impostor.

While I was answering, the being asked me, "What religion do you believe in? And is there a way to stop this so-called bloody history of mankind?" (Still grinning)

I replied that the only religion I believe in is 'the religion that the gods follow', what I meant was that if the gods believe in a religion then I will blindly follow it. But I'm sure Gods don't believe in religion, they only believe in justice, compassion, equality, in short, karma. As for Your Majesty's second question, I believe that even if the gods were to live with humans, they would still find a way to start their bloody story all over again. I also believe in the 'principle of natural selection', which emphasizes the survival of the fittest. Despite everything I have said, according to the theory of 'infinite possibilities', there should be at least one reality where humans do not touch each other, and from my perspective, the above reality is only likely in a world where humans never existed, or in a world where a limited population is dictated by a powerful entity, which could be anyone, even a god.

The entity asked me again if I was sure of my answers and if I thought they were right.

I formally replied that according to a theory I follow, there is no such thing as right or wrong. It's all a matter of perspective. Some people believe that light is a wave and some people believe that light is a particle. And for them, the other is wrong. But I believe that both are correct. So yes, I don't have the power to know your opinion, but from my perspective, everything I said was correct.

This time I felt more satisfied with my answer and I didn't stutter at all. I think it's because of the aura that this being gives off. This aura makes you feel that you can do anything as long as you trust yourself. It was the same reassuring feeling I had for the first time when my parents were by my side at my primary school graduation. I don't know why I was thinking of them at such a divine moment. Now, to come back to the subject, this aura can assure a deaf person that he is a normal person. He can hear and speak just like a normal person. Suddenly I ignored my inner thoughts and it was because of something auspicious.

Yes, the first thing I noticed was a slight change of expression on the face of the being. It was as if I found my answer fascinating. And if that's the case, then I can say once again that I'm glad I committed suicide.

While I was praising myself, the great being fired another question at me, saying

"What do you think about the supernatural powers of the gods? Is it possible for a living organism to acquire such powers, and if so, how? And can a mere human being be a god?"

I didn't waste a second and replied directly and respectfully that, as far as I know, different religions have different explanations for how their gods acquired such inhuman powers. Religions like Christianity, Islam, and Judaism say that God's omnipotence allows them to will things into existence and shape reality according to their divine plan. Some mention that gods are immortal and that their immortality grants them eternal existence, enabling them to accumulate knowledge, wisdom, and power over eons.

Polytheistic religions such as Hinduism, Greek mythology, etc. believe that gods gain power through worship and devotion. Their followers offer prayers, sacrifices, and rituals to honor and appease them. In short, the believer's faith channels energy towards God, thereby enhancing their divine status. There are also mentions of mythical events such as battles, quests, or divine intervention that help them gain power. Divine revelations also provide insight into God's nature, abilities, and intentions. Some even mention that God's abilities serve a cosmic purpose, maintaining the balance between opposing forces, such as light and darkness, life and death, etc.

But if Your Majesty asks my opinion, to be honest, I don't give a damn what they say, because to me it's all illogical.

In these matters, I only believe in values like perseverance, hard work, and consistency, and most importantly 'The Theory of Evolution' and 'The Theory of Type 7 Civilisation'. I mean, if a Stone Age monkey, who didn't even have the strength to destroy a mountain, can evolve to the point where he can destroy the entire planet with atomic bombs, it's not wrong to say that he can gain supernatural powers like gods. The "Type 7 civilization" theory even emphasizes that if humans can reach a certain point of energy consumption, they can gain powers like those of a multiverse god. But that theory is kind of impossible for humans right now.

As for your last question, I think that even if humans become as powerful as gods or more powerful, they still can't proclaim themselves to be gods unless they show the characteristics of a god that I mentioned in my answer above in distinguishing between a human and a god. So it would be presumptuous of me to say that humans can become gods because I'm sure they will never attain those qualities. But since I believe in the 'Theory of Infinite Possibilities', I can't even completely deny it.

This time, before the Great entity could question me, I asked him if he was a God.

The Great entity replied in the affirmative and said, "Well, from your point of view I am a god because I think I meet your requirements, but from your point of view I might not be, so you should ask yourself, not me. So what's your decision, am I a god to you?"

My Lord, this radiant, bright, warm, positive, ethereal, ambient, and spiritual aura of yours, which made a lowly soul of mine feel at peace, is the only proof I needed to confirm that you are a true God to me. I only hesitated to call you a God for fear of hurting you, and I know that a single mistake on my part can make my soul disappear. I must have done some virtues or grave sins to be able to hear your pleasant voice. I even said to myself that if I could catch a glimpse of your radiance every time I died, I wouldn't think twice about committing suicide again, My Lord.

"I am glad that you have recognized me as a God, dear son.

I couldn't believe my lowly ears that the first being I acknowledged as God was pleased with me and spoke to me in such a humble tone. I mean, compared to God, how humble are humans, damn it? I thought.

Well, it was now confirmed that the being in front of me was a God, a true God from my perspective. But I was still wondering how to address him, should I use 'he' or 'she', I couldn't bring myself to ask, since it wouldn't matter to someone like a god. So, based on appearance, I will follow my instincts and address him as if he were a man.

"Well then, my child Amit, it's almost time for me to make you aware of the central part of today's meeting. Why I have decided to call your soul here. So prepare yourself."

As God said these words, my instincts screamed that I was in grave danger. But since I was in front of him, I didn't feel much fear, it must have been because of his aura, but to be honest I thought I was going to be killed because it was the first time God had stopped smiling. So I knew it was bad news, as God knows when to take on any emotion. I thought about how painful my second death would be and whether I would set a record for dying twice in one day... I do not know how many days have passed since my suicide, but to me, it feels like it happened just a moment ago. While I was thinking this crap, my surroundings suddenly started to change, and before I realized it, I was inside a castle-like monument with the God standing at the top in front of me.

[It was a divine courtroom that appeared before Amit. In the ethereal realm of God, where the boundaries between the earthly and the divine are blue, stands the 'Divine Courtroom'. Its architecture defies earthly conventions; from the outside, it may look like an ordinary castle-like monument, but from the inside, it feels as if it encompasses the entire universe. The courtroom was filled with all sorts of otherworldly beings who added to its beauty. Amit was in awe of the beauty of the Divine Courtroom].

I couldn't believe what I had just seen. I don't have words to describe it. I mean, at first, I couldn't believe it, but after seeing God, I realized that anything is possible.

There were six different booths in the courtroom, floating in the beautiful room. They were: 1) The Judgment Bench - The stand where the Mighty God stood and watched over everything, smiling of course.

2) The Virtuous\sinner Jury - It consisted of a stand divided into two parts on either side of God. One part consisted of a pot labeled Dark Emotions and the other part was labeled Pure Emotions.

3) The Witness - It consisted of something like a screen of clouds that began to display my entire life.

4) The Game of Fate - There was a planet sized coin with 'Yes' and 'No' written on either sides.

5) The scale of karma - It was basically like an old scales where I guess my actions will be measured.

6) The Judgement - You already know that I'm the lucky one who got to stand in front of God, of course, that's a different point that I'm the condemned one.

There was something like a floating message in front of my eyes that said-

'In this unearthly realm, karma transcends mortal understanding. There is a divine courtroom beyond time where your soul will be judged.'

After reading this statement, I panicked and quickly looked at God and found that the young-looking God, who was wearing a golden-tinted kurta and a silver-tinted dhoti to cover his celestial body and a crown as if the whole universe was on his head and a breaded necklace that looked like the finest pearls that man can ever make, suddenly changed into the dress of a judge with a beard that made him look like an elderly person. But the color of his robe wasn't black, it was azure. It looked as if he was covered by the sky. I couldn't be more excited and terrified at the same time. Well, as for his dress, I guess even gods have their ways of cosplaying, which could put me in real danger. While I was lost in my thoughts,

The mighty God said in a majestic voice

"Now then, My child Amit, let's commence the trial.


CREATORS' THOUGHTS
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There are mentions of many theories, you can look for them on the internet if you want.

Dhoti, kurta are Sanskrit words.

The gist of this chapter is deep and profound

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