The Creator and the Creation: Exploring Idols and Deities

Is the idol that you made with your own hands your creator, or are you its creator? This existential question is one that has puzzled thinkers and believers for centuries. Let's delve into this fascinating topic by examining the role of idols and deities in different religions.

Idols and Creation

I don’t make idols. I’m not religious. I will not worship anything.

I’ve not made one myself, but if somebody has made one, that person would be the creator. If I were to make an idol of my creator, it would result in two idols: Mother and Father. This highlights the relationship between the creator and the creation, emphasizing the human role in the creation process.

The Invention of Gods and Goddesses

All the countless imaginary undetected and undetectable gods and goddesses are the invention of gormless men. This statement emphasizes the imaginative aspect of creating deities, suggesting that these divine beings are products of human imagination, rather than objective realities.

Personal Deity Creation

You are the idol’s creator. Thinking that the idol created you is of course ridiculous thinking. This also applies to every “God” character ever invented by any culture that does not have an idol. A deity, whether with an idol or not, is always a fictional creation of imagination. It's quite unbelievable that people who see the silliness of idols can't recognize the silliness of idol-less deities.

Sanatana Dharma: Divine Manifestation

God created you as He wished. Now it’s your turn to create God as you wish. In Hinduism, for instance, the followers have the freedom to create their own deities. For example, Ram, Krishna, Shankarcharyas, and Shiva are all creations that influenced the followers to perceive their god in a personal and relatable manner. Each religion allows its followers to create their own interpretations and manifestations of the divine. This process of creation within the context of religion is what transforms abstract concepts into vivid personalities.

Sanatana Dharma is particularly rich in its divine manifestations, where the god is seen as playing various roles. He is a child, a warrior, a dancer, a creator, a protector, and a renewer of life. This divine character can transform and manifest in different forms, much like a grain of sand expanding into a multiverse. This highlights the fluidity and adaptability of divine representations, providing followers with a multi-dimensional experience of the divine presence.

The Facticity of Creators and Created

Now see how beautiful a god has Sanatana Dharma created. He plays as a kid, fights as a warrior, dances as a god, creates as Brahma, and protects as Vishnu. He renews and re-breathes life in everything. This is what Sanatana Dharma is about. It originates from a simple beginning (a grain of sand) to a vast and complex universe. So, yes, there isn’t much difference between the creator and the creation. Both are intertwined, evolving, and always in a state of transformation.

In conclusion, the relationship between the creator and the creation in the context of idols and deities is a profound and intricate one. It underscores the power of human imagination and the dynamic nature of religious beliefs. Whether through idols or abstract concepts, the divine is always a reflection of the human experience and understanding.