In Search of GOD by Maulana Waiduddin Khan - page 30

In Serch of God
5. God-Oriented Life
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5. GOD-ORIENTED LIFE
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is the sun’s satellite. It constantly orbits
around the sun. It takes one year to complete such a
rotation. This movement of the earth around the
sun is essential for the healthy functioning of life on
earth. If the earth did not revolve around the sun,
its existence would have no meaning, and life
would come to an end.
This is a practical example of how we should lead
our lives in this world. This example is indeed a
physical demonstration that shows how man must
revolve around God, just as the earth revolves
around the sun. It means that all of man’s activities
should be based on God.
The earth rotates as compelled to by the laws of
nature. But man, of his own free will, should
surrender to God. He should build a life, which is
based on the concept of God. This consciousness is
the real ascension of man. In this consciousness lies
the secret of all success.
The God-oriented life begins with the discovery of
God. When individuals, whether men or women,
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