This question was posed by Siva Prakasham Pillai when Bhagawan was living at Skandashrama ,these question and answers are brought out in a book "Who am I".
Pillai: Is not this universe,with what takes place therein ,the result of Iswara's Will ; and if so why should He will thus
Bhagawan: God has no purpose. He is not fettered by any action. The world's activities cannot affect Him.As the sun rises without any desire, purpose, or effort, yet directly it rises numerous activities take place in this earth; the lens placed in its rays produces fire in its focus; the bud of the lotus blossoms ,water evaporates , and every living being enters upon , maintains and finally drops its activity. But the sun is not affected by such activity, as it merely maintains its nature, acts by fixed laws, has no purpose, and is merely a witness. so it is with God.
Again take the case of space or ether.Earth, water, fire and air ,are all in it and have their motions and modifications therein.Yet none of these affects ether or space. the same is the case with God.God has no desire or propose in His acts of creation, maintenance , destruction, withdrawal and salvation to which the beings (Jiva) are subject.As the beings (Jivas) reap the fruits of their acts accordance with His laws( the laws of Karma etc) the responsibility for such fruits is theirs , not God's. God is not affected or bound by any acts.
Pillai: Is not this universe,with what takes place therein ,the result of Iswara's Will ; and if so why should He will thus
Bhagawan: God has no purpose. He is not fettered by any action. The world's activities cannot affect Him.As the sun rises without any desire, purpose, or effort, yet directly it rises numerous activities take place in this earth; the lens placed in its rays produces fire in its focus; the bud of the lotus blossoms ,water evaporates , and every living being enters upon , maintains and finally drops its activity. But the sun is not affected by such activity, as it merely maintains its nature, acts by fixed laws, has no purpose, and is merely a witness. so it is with God.
Again take the case of space or ether.Earth, water, fire and air ,are all in it and have their motions and modifications therein.Yet none of these affects ether or space. the same is the case with God.God has no desire or propose in His acts of creation, maintenance , destruction, withdrawal and salvation to which the beings (Jiva) are subject.As the beings (Jivas) reap the fruits of their acts accordance with His laws( the laws of Karma etc) the responsibility for such fruits is theirs , not God's. God is not affected or bound by any acts.
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