Decoding God. A Book by Sujan Setty.

Introduction to the Book 'Decoding God' by Sujan Setty.

Understanding God or the nature of this existence is a pursuit in which all of us are interested. It's a quest that transcends the boundaries of religion, culture, and belief systems. Questions like "Why are we here?", "Does God exist?", "What is God?", "What is the nature of Reality?" and "What is the point of this Universe?" are like stars that guide us in our search for meaning and purpose in life.
These questions are not limited to the devoutly religious or the spiritually inclined. They are universal, arising in the minds of students grappling with the mysteries of the Universe, businessmen seeking fulfilment beyond material success, scientists probing the mysteries of the universe, philosophers pondering the depths of human existence, and even atheists challenging the very notion of God. It is as if these questions are etched into our souls, urging us to explore the depths of our existence and the nature of the world we inhabit.

As we journey through life, these questions may fade into the background as we get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives. Most of us live our lives with a superficial purpose that we give ourselves. We live and die without ever understanding the depths of this existence. Yet, these questions resurface at unexpected moments triggered by a chance encounter, a thought-provoking book, or a soul-stirring movie. We are intrigued by the enigmatic whispers of the Universe, beckoning us to delve deeper into the mysteries that lie beyond our comprehension.

This book is about "Intellectual Realization for a Successful Life." So let us first understand this statement. "Intellectual realization" for me is understanding and realizing the nature of this existence intellectually with our minds. And a "Successful Life" for me is simply a joyful life. Nothing more, Nothing less. To be joyful, we need to first overcome fear and realize the nature of joy or happiness. The ancient Upanishads say that one can attain absolute joy and fulfilment only by realizing the absolute truth. That absolute truth is you yourself, as at the fundamental level, you are one with God. So you need to "Know your-Self" to know God.

The search for understanding God is not a linear path. It is a quest that requires an open mind and a curious heart. It is a journey of self-discovery, where we learn to look beyond the limitations of our physical senses and explore the realms of the unseen. It is a journey that challenges our preconceived notions and invites us to expand our horizons of perception.

Along the way, we encounter diverse perspectives and belief systems that shed light on the multifaceted nature of God. We realize that God is not confined to the walls of any religious institution or the pages of any book. God is not an elusive concept to be grasped or defined. Rather, God is an all-encompassing force that permeates every aspect of existence, revealing itself in myriad forms and expressions.

The Universe is a Strange place. Stranger than the strangest Science fiction or Mind-bending movies and novels we are so fascinated by. But the tragedy is that most of us miss this. We do not know what is real and what is not.
As we delve deeper, we are awakened to the interconnectedness of all creation. We realize that we are not separate entities but are individual manifestations of one existence. We begin to see the divine spark within ourselves and all living beings. We are humbled by the magnificence of creation.

The journey to understand God is not without its challenges which you will learn soon as you read through this book. The journey requires us to question our beliefs. It demands us to be open to the wisdom of diverse perspectives, to be willing to unlearn and relearn and be in constant awe of the mysteries right before us.
But as we navigate the uncharted waters of understanding God, we are rewarded with moments of profound insight and revelation. We catch glimpses of the divine in the ordinary and experience moments of awe and wonder that transcend the limitations of our human existence. We understand that the ultimate truth cannot be confined to any dogma or doctrine but can only be realized through direct experience and inner knowing.

I'm Sujan Setty. I'm an Architect, a Seeker and a student of Vedanta. And this book is my humble attempt to capture something that cannot be captured, Define something that cannot be defined, and Explain something that cannot be conceived within our Minds. With this book, I invite you to a journey of self-discovery. Together let's explore the nature of this existence; look at some of the teachings from the ancient Vedas and Upanishads; look at what modern science is saying; let's contemplate and meditate. And through all this, Let us together Decode GOD.

“Knowing that we do not know is the First step in realizing the truth.”

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