Posted on: 26 Apr 2023
1. I noticed religions differ sometimes as to what is a sin and what is not. If there is unity in world religions, how are these differences arising?
[Mr. Talin Rowe asked: Questions on Sin- I’ve noticed that different religions sometimes will have different specifics as to what is a sin and isn’t a sin, as told by You, there really is no difference in world religions. How are these differences arising?]
Swami replied:- Minor differences can be neglected, but, there are no fundamental main differences. The human incarnations have originally written a uniform syllabus as scriptures in all religions. As time proceeded, some wrong followers have inserted some sins as not sins. They can be discussed well and can be rectified. Even if they are not rectified, the original syllabus is only implemented finally in giving rewards in heaven and in giving punishments in hell. The inserted statements in the scriptures get proved as wrong when the soul enjoys the fruits of its deeds.
2. In Christianity, there is the concept of original sin. Can You please kindly expound upon the significance of this?
Swami replied:- Original sin means the attraction towards the unreal selfish worldly bonds that are dominating the attraction towards God. This sin is called as the original sin because it is coming from several past generations. There is no original sin, which is not known to us by which we are unnecessarily discouraged without any reason from our side.
3. Do You have any recommendations on the best ways to live life while avoiding sin?
[It seems extraordinarily difficult to live a life devoid of sin in this modern society. Is it our responsibility to change this culture? Do You have any recommendations on the best ways to live life in order to avoid sin?]
Swami replied:- As told above, the different versions of some sins must be thoroughly discussed and rectified. However, there is fundamental unity in most sins. Propagation of spiritual knowledge by which we can establish the existence of the unimaginable God, who will punish the sinners through unimaginable ways even if one escapes the punishment of sin by cheating courts, can bring success in the reformation of the world.