Ans: We see that the universe that we are all part of – which is not created by us or anyone around us, is working so well. Then it is only logical that there must be some power controlling everything and running the system.  

Detailed Explanation: The world around us, and our lives have not been created by any of us. Our origin is not yet known clearly. None of us control what’s happening around us, yet the system is working very well. It is therefore only logical that whenever a system goes in order, there must be some person or power behind it, controlling everything and running it.  This power that is controlling everyone and everything, should naturally be much more intelligent and powerful than any one of us.  Else it will not be able to run the system so perfectly. This power must also be quick in execution and all pervasive as it is able to observe every corner of the universe and knows everything. This power is referred to as God.

Ans: To name the all-pervasive and all-knowing power, that is bigger than the biggest of objects is tough. In the Vedas, the closest appropriate name given is Na:ra:yana, which encompasses all attributes of the absolute supreme being.

Detailed Explanation :  In order to name the superpower that is all-pervasive, all-knowing,  and controls everything and is bigger than the biggest of objects, let us  refer to our scriptures. The name for this absolute supreme being, that encompasses all these attributes is Na:ra:yana, given to us in the ve:das.. Among the literature, only the word Na:ra:yana is able to cover the vastness of the power of God. Other names are unable to cover all the abilities of the supreme Being. 

The origin of the term God in English is not known clearly. Some say it’s an acronym for generator, organiser and destroyer. Maybe … God is beyond names and is beyond form. If we want to call God with some kind of name, the ve:das give a very appropriate name called Na:ra:yana.

Ans: i:svara (controller of everything), Vishnu(all pervasive), Bramha (biggest of biggest of objects) – all highlight different attributes of the supreme being. However, only the name Na:ra:yana conveys the vastness of the power of God. 

Detailed Explanation The scriptures give an explanation for these names. i:sa means to control and the one who controls everything is i:svara. Our scriptures also mention the name Vishnu that means all-pervasive (permeates every atom of the universe). As this power is also bigger than the biggest of the objects, it’s also called as bramha. Not to be confused with the 4 headed Bramha: (chatur mukha Bramha:) who also seeks the grace of this supreme power. Our scriptures also say, that this power is not only big but can make anyone also big. The description given in our scriptures for the word Bramha is “bruhathi” and “brumhayathi”. Bruhathi means big one. Brumhayathi means whoever surrenders to it, can also be made big. Hence it’s also known as Bramha. A point to note – If long vowel is there Bramha: – it’s the 4 headed divine being that is being referenced by that name; the supreme power is just called Bramha

However the name for this absolute supreme being, that encompasses all these attributes is Na:ra:yana, given to us in our authoritative scriptures. 

Ans: Revering and respecting the supreme Being is mark of our gratefulness, for the help we receive from Him for our very own survival. Surrendering to Him, will enable one to receive the benefit of the power. 

Detailed Explanation : The supreme power has helped us by creating the world for us. Revering and respecting this supreme power is our own decision. God doesn’t demand anything from us. However it’s a mark of our gratefulness for the help we receive from Him for our own survival. The Upanishads recognize the power as sarvajna, sarva ve:ththa: meaning one that knows everything in all respects. Given the existence of such an all-pervasive and all-knowing power, surrendering to it will enable us to receive the benefit of this power and enable us do things in a better way. The supreme power will not go against our free-will and hence our consent and submission is required for Him to help us.  Belief in God helps in empowering oneself and develop self-confidence.