The Garden of Paradise
Belief in God
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BELIEF IN GOD
God is the source of all goodness. He can be seen
everywhere in the universe. His power is evident in
the form of light and heat. He converts matter into
greenery and flowing water. His glory is made
manifest in colour, taste and fragrance. Motion and
magnetism are evidence of His strength.
Belief in a God of such supreme perfection is more
than just a dogma. It illuminates man’s soul and
enraptures his heart. If one relishes a delicious fruit,
and goes into ecstasy on hearing a tuneful melody,
how then can one fail to be moved by the discovery
of God, who is the fountainhead of all goodness.
When one truly discovers God, He becomes like a
fragrance which one savours, a delicious taste
which one relishes, a spectacle, which captivates
one’s vision, a melody which never ceases to thrill.
God has created all these exquisite delights: His
Being is their treasure house. Drawing close to God
is like entering paradise. It is like dwelling in a
garden of exquisite beauty and fragrance, or being
close to the source of all light.
