Our Relationship with God

 Although we understand that God is one Supreme, still different religions approach Him at different levels. Understanding these levels will help us to become more focused in our approach to God and will reveal the highest goal that one should aspire for. At the same time one will develop a respectful attitude and appreciation towards the other religions that may take their followers to a certain level of relationship with God.

    Consider the example of the Prime Minister of  a country. A police constable works under the police department that is one of the energies of the Prime Minister. That is the way he is related to the Prime Minister.  A Member of  Parliament can see the Prime Minister face to face, but has a relation in the mood of awe and veneration. But a son, or wife, or mother of the Prime Minister has the most intimate relation with the Prime Minister. They are so intimately related to him, that they do not even see him as a Prime Minister but as a very near and dear lovable object. They know his likes and dislikes, interests and concerns, moods and mission, etc.  In the same way, different religions take us to different levels of intimacy with God.  As long as the relationship is out of fear, desire, or duty it cannot be considered intimate.  When love for the Lord awakens in one's heart, one can experience the real sweetness of the Lord's reciprocation.