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ЁЯХКя╕П Divine Guidance or War Manual?

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A Layman’s Reflection on the Messages of the Quran, Bible, and Bhagavad Gita

If God is truly eternal, merciful, and all-knowing, wouldn’t His message to humanity also be timeless, peaceful, and universal?

This question often arises when reading sacred texts. Many people today are disturbed when they come across verses in religious books that sound violent or intolerant.

Some say, “This verse only applied to that war, in that place, at that time.” But then you must ask: Can a truly divine revelation be bound by time, war, or politics?

This article explores the difference between divine messages meant to uplift all of humanity versus battlefield instructions tied to specific times and tribes.


тЪФя╕П 1. War: Righteous Struggle or Human Conquest?

ЁЯХЛ Quran

“Kill the polytheists wherever you find them…” — Surah 9:5

Revealed during tribal wars in early Islam. Though context-bound, this verse still sparks concern due to its violent tone and unclear boundaries for application today.

тЬЭя╕П Bible

“Do not leave alive anything that breathes... completely destroy them.” — Deuteronomy 20:16–17

This was a command for total destruction during Israelite conquests. Not spiritual advice for all time—but still remains in the scripture.

ЁЯХЙя╕П Bhagavad Gita

рд╕реНрд╡рдзрд░реНрдордордкрд┐ рдЪрд╛рд╡реЗрдХреНрд╖реНрдп рди рд╡рд┐рдХрдореНрдкрд┐рддреБрдорд░реНрд╣рд╕рд┐ред — Gita 2.31
“You should not waver from your duty; for a warrior, nothing is greater than a righteous battle.”

The Gita’s war is symbolic. Krishna urges Arjuna to fight inner weakness and injustice—not people of other faiths.


ЁЯЩП 2. Disbelief: Diversity or Damnation?

ЁЯХЛ Quran

“Those who disbelieve… are the worst of creatures.” — Surah 98:6
“Allah does not forgive association with Him (shirk)...” — Surah 4:48

Polytheism is seen as the gravest sin, deserving of eternal punishment. This creates fear and division among diverse faiths.

тЬЭя╕П Bible

“No one comes to the Father except through me.” — John 14:6
“You shall have no other gods before me.” — Exodus 20:3

Christian doctrine emphasizes exclusive salvation through Jesus. This has historically led to religious intolerance.

ЁЯХЙя╕П Bhagavad Gita

рдпреЗ рдпрдерд╛ рдорд╛рдВ рдкреНрд░рдкрджреНрдпрдиреНрддреЗ рддрд╛рдВрд╕реНрддрдереИрд╡ рднрдЬрд╛рдореНрдпрд╣рдореНред — Gita 4.11
“However people approach Me, I receive them. All paths lead to Me.”

The Gita embraces all sincere seekers—regardless of name, form, or tradition. It promotes unity, not fear.


тЪЦя╕П 3. Divine Justice: Damnation or Dharma?

ЁЯХЛ & тЬЭя╕П Quran and Bible

Both scriptures contain verses warning of eternal hell for disbelievers. Justice often includes punishment for beliefs, not just actions.

ЁЯХЙя╕П Bhagavad Gita

рдпрджрд╛ рдпрджрд╛ рд╣рд┐ рдзрд░реНрдорд╕реНрдп рдЧреНрд▓рд╛рдирд┐рд░реНрднрд╡рддрд┐ рднрд╛рд░рддред — Gita 4.7
“Whenever there is a decline in dharma and rise of adharma, I manifest Myself…”

Justice in the Gita is based on dharma (righteous action) and karma (consequences). No one is judged by belief—but by their ethical choices.


ЁЯМН 4. Timeless or Time-Bound?

A divine message should not expire after one war or one century. It should be relevant to all humans, always.

Question Quran & Bible Bhagavad Gita
Does it promote war? Yes, in historical context No, symbolic inner battle
Does it condemn other beliefs? Yes No
Is punishment external (hell)? Yes No – karma-based
Are other faiths accepted? Only through conversion Yes, if sincere
Is it timeless? Needs historical explanation Yes, stands universally

ЁЯХпя╕П Conclusion: Let’s Choose the Path of Peace

The Creator of the universe would not ask one child to punish another for believing differently.

A truly divine message should transcend culture, time, and war. It should speak to the heart of every human being, and teach compassion, not compulsion.

Among these scriptures, the Bhagavad Gita stands out—not because it’s Hindu, but because its message is universal, non-threatening, and timeless.

“One may call Him Allah, God, Krishna, or simply the Universe—if your heart is sincere, He listens.”

Let’s walk our path of faith peacefully, and allow others the same freedom.

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