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Sathyameva Jayate English Mini Book

The document presents various perspectives on Jesus Christ, emphasizing his teachings of love, sacrifice, and non-violence as articulated by figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, and Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. It discusses the nature of sin, redemption, and the afterlife according to Christian beliefs, contrasting the concepts of heaven and hell. The author aims to share insights on worship and the pursuit of truth, encouraging readers to reflect on their spiritual decisions.
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The document presents various perspectives on Jesus Christ, emphasizing his teachings of love, sacrifice, and non-violence as articulated by figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Swami Vivekananda, and Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. It discusses the nature of sin, redemption, and the afterlife according to Christian beliefs, contrasting the concepts of heaven and hell. The author aims to share insights on worship and the pursuit of truth, encouraging readers to reflect on their spiritual decisions.
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Sathyameva

"A guiltless Person who sacrificed his life for the good of
others and even for his enemies, found to be redeemer of the
world. It was a complete accomplishment. Christ should be
born in every heart. Non violence was His way of life.”
- Father of the Nation : Mahatma Gandhi
Source :
1 ) Gandhi, Christ and Christianity, P. No. 1, Author : Pascal Alan Nazareth
2 ) My encounter with truth, P. No. 88, Author : Mahatma Gandhi

“If I, as an oriental, have to worship Jesus of Nazareth, there


Jayathe
TRUTH ALONE TRIUMPHS
is only one way left to me, that is, to worship him as God and
nothing else.” "Had I lived in Palestine, in the days of Jesus
of Nazareth, I would have washed His feet, not with my tears,
but with my heart’s blood!”
- Universal Person : Swami Vivekananda
Source:
1) The Complete Works of Swamy Vivekananda, Vol-4, P. No. 143, Author : Swamy Vivekananda
2) The Master As I Saw Him, P. No. 233, Author : Sister Nivedita

“When Jesus was on the cross, He didn't save himself,


because he was born to save the world and not to save
himself.” “As far as my knowledge goes there is only one
worthy person who could be called Master (Guru) and that is
Jesus of Nazareth and no one else.”
Source : - Former President : Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
1) A series of Vasan's life history, P. No. 15, Author : G. T. Ashwathnarayan
2) To the unknown God, Chapter 20, P. No. 161, Author : Vicki Harley Holland

"Two powers of this world are 'Sword' and 'Love'. Love


always defeats the sword. For example. Alexander,
Ceaser and Charlemagne established kingdoms with the
mighty power of their swords. But today they are no more.
However, only Jesus Christ established his kingdom on
the foundation of Love and even today there are millions
of people prepared to sacrifice their lives for him.”
- Great Emperor : Napoleon Bonaparte
Source :
The message of Upanishad, P. No. 529, Author : Shri Swami Ranganathananda

S. Giri
First Print : March - 2025 Pages: 32 Contents
1. Indian Civilization .................................................................... 3
2. Human Spirit ........................................................................... 5
SATHYAMEVA JAYATE 3. The Way to Heaven ................................................................ 8
(ENGLISH MINI BOOK) 4. Pardoning ..................................................................... .......10
5. Who can set us free from sins? .......................................... 12
TRUTH ALONE TRIUMPHS
6. A summary of Jesus Christ’s sermon on the mount .............. 13
7. Important miracles performed by Jesus Christ ..................... 18
Offering : Rs. 10/-
(For Private Circulation only) 8. A Woman caught in adultery was brought before Jesus
Christ for judgement............................................................19
9. Clear answer from the Holy Bible to the question
‘What happens after death !’................................................23
S. Giri, D C Sc & E, S A S 10. Divine Wisdom .......................................................... ........ 27
11. Jesus Christ will come back again ..................................... 31
12.Who is Jesus Christ? What is your decision? ................... 32
For copies Contact:
A few words from the author:
SATHYAMEVA JAYATHE
We make decisions in all areas of life,yet we often hesitate to
Post Box No:87, Shivamogga - 577201 examine the matter of God with the same diligence. Worshiping God is
Karnataka State, INDIA not something we can approach however we wish; rather, we must
E-Mail : [email protected] worship the Lord in the way He desires. Therefore, it is my duty to
Web site : satyamevjayate.life share with you the insights I have gathered through extensive study in
my pursuit of truth. To make these findings accessible, I have compiled
Mob : 9845417088
them into this book form.
This book is written within the framework of the constitution of
our nation. It is free from prejudice, bias, or personal interest. Ultimately,
only truth prevails, and my sincere hope is this truth may reach as
Publisher:
many as possible. For this reason, I have titled this book Satyameva
Grace Brethren Assembly
Jayate- Truth Alone Triumphs. In response to many requests, this
Paper Town, Bhadravathi - 577 302,
book has been translated into fifteen languages, so I encourage each
Shivamogga Dist, Karnataka, INDIA S. Giri
one of you to make the best use of it.
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Means : I, a sinner, have performed sinful acts. Sin arises
1. INDIAN CIVILIZATION from me because I am a sinner. O God, who never forsakes
Hinduism is considered one of the oldest religion and those who seek refuge in you, graciously save me. I have no
other refuge but you. Therefore, I prostrate before you and
is also the third largest religion in the world. Around 6000 BC, plead for your mercy. Save me, merciful ruler of all, as I turn
the Aryans from the Middle East migrated to the Indus Valley to you with heartfelt praise and worship.
region of North India. Their language and culture blended with Every human being, by nature, is born a sinner, and
those of the indigenous people living in the Sindh Province. as they grow, they commit sinful acts, thereby becoming a
confirmed sinner. Sin is defined as falling short of
The inhabitants of this region came to be known as Hindus, righteousness through one's thoughts and deeds.
and the religion they practiced later became known as Hinduism.
Scripture declares, “None is righteous, no, not even
Once they settled and established themselves, they naturally one.” If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves,
began their pursuit of the true Creator. Since the Vedic period, and the truth is not in us. So, where can redemption from sin
during evening worship, they would often recite the following be found? Human good deeds, virtuous acts, sacred works,
and acts of charity cannot free us from the bondage of sin.
shloka from the Rig Veda. (Devatarchana Vidhi page No.62)
Neither can obligatory rules, rituals, austerities, or steadfast
practices of devotion make us righteous before a Holy God.
पापोऽहं पापकमाहं पापा ा पापस वः । If we have indulged in sin, can we still hope for Heaven? The
Bible says, “We have all become like one who is unclean,
ािह मां कृपया दे व शरणागत व ल। and all our righteous deeds are like a polluted garment.”
अ था शरणं ना मे व शरणं मम॥ SHRI PURANDARADASA SPEAKS ON LIFE AS FOLLOWS:
त ा का भावेन र र जनादन॥ Bevu belladolidalenu phala havige haleradarenu phala ||
आ…नम:। दि ण नम ारन समपयािम॥ Kutilava bidadhiha manujaru mantrava pataneya maadidarenu phala ||
Kapatathanadali kaadutha janaranu japavanu maadidarenu phala ||
Pāpōhaṁ pāpakarmahaṁ pāpātma pāpasambhava | Kupithathanavanu bidade nirantara upavasava madidarenu phala ||
Trahimām kr̥ upāya dēva śharanagatavatsala | Matha Pitharanu balalisidathanu yatreya madidarenu phala ||

An'yathā śharanaṁ nāsti tvamēva śharanaṁ mama || Ghatukatanavanu bidade nirantara Geetheyanodidarenu phala ||
Pathigala nindhipa satiyaru bahuvidha vratagala maadidarenu phala ||
Tasmathkarun'ya bhāvēna rakṣha rakṣha Janārdana ||
Athithigaledeyali bhedava maduta gatiyanu bayasidarenu phala ||
ā… Namaḥ | pradakṣiṇa namaskāran samarpayāmi ||
Heena gunagalu hingade gangeya snaanava maadidarenu phala ||
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Means : What is the use of keeping neem in jaggery? What disease, accidents, natural disasters, age related or any
benefit is there in feeding milk to a poisonous snake? What other means. We do not know when, where, or how death
does a man gain by reciting mantras if he does not forsake will arrive. No one can escape death, for it is appointed by
his cunning nature? If one constantly do fasting in the God.
presence of an angry person without addressing the anger, Death is for the body, but the soul does not die. The
what result will it yield? What is the value of a pilgrimage if he soul resides in the body when it leaves physical death occurs.
mistreats his parents? What is the purpose of invocations if The human soul then enters eternity going either to heaven
he indulges in deceiving others? If one constantly reads the or hell. Apart from these two destinations, the human soul
Gita without addressing cunning or deceit, what result will it has no other place to go.
yield? What is the merit of wives observing religious vows if HELL
they constantly quarrel with their husbands? If one seeks to With our sinful nature, we need to do anything to en-
disturb the harmony in the form of a guest, what result will it sure our soul's entry into hell. It is a free and certain wel-
yield? And what is the significance of immersing in or bathing come. Hell is not a place of enjoyment, like adultery, drink-
in the Holy Ganga River if one does not abandon wickedness? ing, inappropriate dances, or any other sinful acts. Hell is a
dreadful place- a lake of fire, burning with sulfur. It is a state
2. HUMAN SPIRIT of eternal torment and punishment. In fact, it has even been
supported by scientific evidence in recent times.
In the beginning, all creatures-birds and animals-
came into existence with life and flesh through the power of The Holy Quran describes Hell
God's Word, "Let there be..." After their death, they cease to Of these two groups, the believers and the nonbe-
exist. However, when creating man, God said, "Let us make lievers, the believers argue about their Lord. However, those
man in our image." Then, the Lord God formed man from who disbelieve will be clothed in garments of flame, and boil-
the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath ing water will be poured over their heads. So, not only their
of life, and man became a living being. In this way, God skin but the parts within their bellies will melt. And there will
created man with flesh, life, and spirit (soul). Therefore, man's be iron maces for punishing them. As often as the terrified
life and spirit dwell within his body (flesh). souls try to flee from hell they would be pulled back into it
Man’s life in this world is temporary. One day he must (Hell) saying to enjoy the taste of burning punishment.
inevitably leave it. A person born into this world may be brave, (Chapter 22 AL-Hajj Sura 19-22)
wealthy, intelligent and virtuous, but as soon as he faces the The flames of fire lick the skin of their faces and their
reality of death, fear and worry begin to haunt him. We jaws fall out. They live in hell forever. They will be made to
brought nothing into this world, and when we leave, we will drink boiling water that would melt the intestine. They will
take nothing with us. Whatever we have earned will either be start praying for death. But death will ridicule them.
given away or left behind. Death can come to a person through (Chapter 23 AL-Muminum Sura 19-104)
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The Holy Bible also teaches that Hell is a real place, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s book
"where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched." of life will enter that holy city. There, they will live with God.
However, by God's grace, there is a way to escape from He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall
entering into this everlasting fire. God created Hell, the eternal be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor
fire, with the intention of punishing Satan and his followers, pain any more. There in that city Christ Jesus will be seated
and certainly not with the intention of punishing human beings. on the throne. The faithful will live in His presence and they
HEAVEN will reign forever and ever.” (Revelation 21:2-27)

The Holy Bible says “Enter by the narrow gate. For


the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, 3. THE WAY TO HEAVEN
and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow
God did not spare the angels when they sinned, but
and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it
cast them into hell, committing them to chains of gloomy
are few. (Matthew 7:13,14)
darkness to be kept until the judgment. However, when human
For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world beings sinned, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his
and forfeit his soul? For what can a man give in return for his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should
soul? (Mark 8:36,37) not perish, but have everlasting life." says the Word of God
John the disciple of Jesus Christ saw the vision of Heaven the Bible.
and documented it in the book of Revelation as follows:
About 700 years before Christ was born, the Prophet
“And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down Isaiah prophesied, "Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear
out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her a son," and "His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor,
husband…It had a great, high wall, with twelve gates, and at Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace," as
the gates twelve angels. The wall was built of jasper, while explained by the Prophet Isaiah. (The Holy Bible)
the city was pure gold, like clear glass. The foundations of
the wall of the city were adorned with every kind of jewel. In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was
The first was jasper, the second sapphire, the third agate, with God, and the Word was God. All things were made
the fourth emerald, the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the through Him, and without Him, nothing was made. In Him
seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth was life, and the life was the light of men. And the Word
chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, the twelfth amethyst. And became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His
the twelve gates were twelve pearls, each of the gates made glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of
of a single pearl, and the street of the city was pure gold, like grace and truth. From His fullness, we have all received grace
transparent glass. The glory of God gives it light, and its lamp upon grace. No one has ever seen God; the only God, who
is the Lamb (Jesus). But nothing unclean will ever enter it, is at the Father’s side, He has made Him known.
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Mary, the virgin, was conceived by the Holy Spirit. She He entered once for all into the holy places, not by
gave birth to her firstborn Son in Bethlehem, wrapped Him in means of the blood of goats and calves, but by means of His
swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger because there own blood, thus securing eternal redemption (Mukthi). And
was no room for them in the inn. As the angel of God had told by that, we have been sanctified through the offering of the
them, they named the baby "Jesus," which means "He will body of Jesus Christ once for all.
save His people from their sins." (The Above quotations are from the Holy Bible)
When John the Baptist saw Jesus, he turned to his
audience and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes 4. PARDONING
away the sin of the world!” Since we are made of flesh and
Gnana Yoga Chapter 4 shloka 8 from
blood, God Himself came into this world in the form of flesh
Bhagavat Gita is as follows :
and blood—He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by
the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations,
believed on in the world, and taken up in glory.
Though Jesus was in the form of God, He did not
paritrāṇāya sādhūnāḿ vināśāya cha duṣkṛtām |
consider equality with God something to be grasped. Instead,
He emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant and being dharmasaḿsthāpanārthāya sambhavāmi yuge yuge ||
born in the likeness of men. And, being found in human form, Means : "For the protection of the good, for the destruction
He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of of the wicked, and for the establishment of Dharma, I take
death, even death on a cross. Therefore, God has highly birth in every age."
exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name that is above If it were so, since everyone has an element of sin,
every name, so that at the name of Jesus, every knee should everyone would deserve to be destroyed. But God is loving
bow, in heaven, on earth, and under the earth, and every and compassionate. In this regard, the Holy Quran begins
tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God with the narration of God as "In the name of Allah, the Most
the Father. Kind, the Most Merciful." Even in the Holy Bible, God says, "I
God has given us everlasting life, and this life is in have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but let them turn
Jesus. Whoever believes in Jesus has eternal life. Jesus has from their ways and live." If God were to punish us according
promised, "For where two or three are gathered in my name, to our trespasses, we would not have survived until today.
there am I among them." He also said, "If you abide in me, The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies
and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it never come to an end.
will be done for you." Therefore, it is trustworthy to believe Jesus told this parable: "Two men went up to the
that Jesus came to this world to redeem sinners. He will temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector.
redeem people from the bondage of sin and protect them. The Pharisee, standing by himself, prayed thus: 'God, I thank
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You that I am not like other men- extortioners, unjust,
adulterers, or even like this tax collector. I fast twice a week;
5. WHO CAN SET US FREE FROM SINS ?
I give tithes of all that I get.' But the tax collector, standing far Since ancient times, India has been renowned for its
off, would not even lift his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, splendid cultural heritage. Our sages, eminent thinkers, and
saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' Among these two, philosophers have demonstrated extraordinary wisdom. One
the tax collector was considered righteous, and the remarkable example of a meaningful prayer is found in the
Pharisee, who exalted himself, was not considered so," says Brhadaranyaka Upanisad (1:3:28), which states:
the Holy Bible.
Our Indian constitution provides the supreme power of
clemency to the President vide Article 72 as shown below:
Forgiveness and kindness are acts of grace. They
cannot be claimed as a right. A pardon frees the offender
from all punishments, penalties, and disqualifications,
restoring him to the same position as if he had never
committed any wrongdoing. Pardoning someone before
they are convicted prevents the penalties and asato mā sadgamaya | From untruth, lead me to truth;
disqualifications that may have been imposed on them, tamaso mā jyotir gamaya | From darkness, lead me to light;
while pardoning them after their conviction removes the
penalties and disqualifications already placed upon them. mrityormā amritam gamaya | From death, lead me to immortality
If the President, the highest authority in our country, Oṁ śhānti śhānti śhāntiḥ || Om peace, peace, peace
has the supreme power to abolish punishment, how much
greater is the power and authority of God, who created us Jesus Christ said, “I am the way, the truth and the
and made the heavens and the earth! Can anyone challenge life; no man can come unto the Father (God) but
His verdict? Or deny His authority? Think about it! by Me.” (John 14:6)
The Holy Bible says that Jesus Christ, being God, Consider carefully whether Jesus Christ, who made
canceled the record of debt (Chargesheet) that stood the above statement, is a liar, a cheat, a lunatic, or if he is
against us with its legal demands. He set it aside, nailing it indeed telling the truth. Reflect on his words and decide for
to the cross. Therefore, there is now no condemnation for yourself. If you find him to be true, his message is far too
those who are in Christ Jesus. “In whom we have redemption important to ignore.
through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the
riches of his grace” (Ephesians 1:7)

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An article published in Samyukta Karnataka,
a state daily news paper on 17-03-2013
HOW SHOULD A MAN’S LIFE BE ?
("Jesus is a man who walked the talk")
6. A SUMMARY OF JESUS “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its
taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good
SERMON ON THE MOUNT for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under
The Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, in his people’s feet.”
autobiography My Experiment with Truth, mentioned that “You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot
reading the Sermon on the Mount from the Holy Bible deeply be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a
touched his heart. Jesus’ teachings are not confined to basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In
Christians alone but are universal and essential for every the same way, let your light shine before others.”
individual, guiding them toward a life of love, peace, and And if your eye causes you to sin, tear it out. It is better

righteousness. for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than with
Here is the summary of ‘the Sermon on the Mount’ two eyes to be thrown into hell.”
which had influenced Mahatma Gandhi and made him “Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you
to adopt the non-violence means to set India free. are going with him to court, lest your accuser hand you over
to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you be put in
WHO ARE THE BLESSED prison.”
“But I say to you, do not resist the one who is evil. But
AND WHAT DO THEY RECEIVE ?
if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” also. And if anyone would sue you and take your tunic, let
him have your cloak as well.”
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.”
“Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.”
you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven.”
for they shall be satisfied.” “For if you love those who love you, what reward do
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” you have? Do not even the tax collectors do the same? For
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” He (God) makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good and
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”
sends rain on the just and on the unjust.”
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake,
“Beware of practising your righteousness before other
people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
reward from your Father who is in heaven. But when you
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give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your “For if you forgive others their trespasses, your
right hand is doing, but when you pray, go into your room heavenly Father will also forgive you, So whatever you wish
and shut the door and pray to your Father (God) who is in that others would do to you, do also to them.”
secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter
“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, but the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my
lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth Father (God) who is in heaven. ” Everyone then who hears
nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man
For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” who built his house on the rock.”

“No one can serve two masters, you cannot serve God “And which of you by being anxious can add a single
and money. A disciple is not above his teacher, it is enough hour to his span of life? Look at the birds of the air, they
for the disciple to be like his teacher.” neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your
heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than
“When it is in your power to act, do not withhold good they? But seek first the kingdom of God and his
from those who deserve it. When you have what is to be righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”
given, do not say to your neighbor,” “come back later.” (Mathew Ch. 5 and Luke Ch. 6)
“When you are invited by someone to a wedding feast,
HOW TO PRAY
do not sit down in a place of honor, lest someone more
distinguished than you be invited by him, and he who invited “Our Father (God) in
you both will come and say to you, ‘Give your place to this
heaven, hallowed be your
person,’ and then you will begin with shame to take the lowest
name. Your kingdom come.
place. But when you are invited, go and sit in the lowest Your will be done on earth as
place, so that when your host comes he may say to you,
it is in heaven. Give us today
‘Friend, move up higher.’ Then you will be honored in the
our daily bread. Forgive us
presence of all who sit at table with you. For everyone who our trespasses, as we forgive
exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself
those who trespass against
will be exalted.”
us. And lead us not into
“Judge not, that you be not judged.” Can a blind man temptation, but deliver us
lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit you from every evil: for yours is
hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you the kingdom, and the power,
will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother’s and the glory forever.”
eye.” “Amen.”
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TESTIMONY OF MAHATMA GANDHI 7. IMPORTANT MIRACLES
"Jesus Christ is one of the greatest teachers available to
mankind. His life serves as an example of His closeness to
PERFORMED BY JESUS
God. No one else revealed God's will and power in the way A woman who had been bleeding for 12 years touched
that Jesus did. This is why we regard Him as the Son of Jesus’ cloak and was instantly healed. (Mark 5:25-34)
God." - Mahatma Gandhi
Jesus freed a man possessed by a legion of demons,
When a British man asked Mahatma Gandhi, "How
will you achieve freedom for India?" He calmly opened the sending them into a herd of pigs. (Mark 5:1-20)
Holy Bible, pointed to verses from Matthew Chapter 5, and Jesus rebuked a storm while on a boat with His
asked, "Have you not read, 'Blessed are the meek, for they disciples, calming the wind and waves.(Matthew 8:23-27)
shall inherit the earth'? Why can’t I, being meek, bring freedom Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead after he had been in
to India?" In this way, our country gained freedom through
the tomb for four days. (John 11:1-44)
the non-violence preached by the Bible. Gandhiji not only
adopted these Biblical teachings in his life, but he also Jesus instructed Peter to catch a fish, which held a coin
successfully convinced the people of India about this truth, to pay the temple tax. (Matthew 17:24-27)
leading to a victory that has been praised by the whole world. Now there are also many other things that Jesus did.
Otherwise, India would have lost many more lives in vain. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the
This is why Gandhiji is called the Mahatma, honored with world itself could not contain the books that would be written.
the loving title "Father of the Nation," and the reason his (John 21:25)
portrait appears on our currency. His commitment to non- Jesus Christ said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever
violence made him a model for the entire world, and today, believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater
many countries celebrate his birth anniversary. works than these will he do, and Whatever you ask in my
When Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated, he was name, this I will do.” (John 14:12-13)
not the Prime Minister or President of any country, he did not God is Almighty, Omnipresent, Omniscient, and
have his own house, he did not even have a bank account, Omnipotent. Nothing is impossible for Him. Jesus Christ,
his only possessions were some clothes, a pair of slippers in His divine nature, performed miracles that demonstrated
His authority over evil spirits, nature, death, and human
and a watch. He was not attractive to look at. When this
ailments. He healed the sick, calmed storms, raised the
elderly man, who was called a half-naked fakir, was killed, dead, and cast out demons, showing that He had power
the national flags of 55 countries on the United Nations over all things because He is God. Let us recognize this
building in New York City, USA, were lowered to half-mast truth, humbly bow before Him, and worship with reverence
and condolence was indicated. No one has ever received and awe. For in Jesus, we see the fullness of God's power
such honor in the world. and love made to manifest.
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An article published in Vijaya Karnataka, down and wrote on the ground. But when they heard it, they
a state news paper on 04-04-2013 went away10.
oneTHE PARABLE
by one, beginning withOF THEones, and
the older
RICH
Jesus was MAN
left alone AND
with THE BEGGAR
the woman standing before him.
8. A WOMAN CAUGHT IN ADULTERY WAS
Jesus stood up and said to her, “Woman, where are they?
BROUGHT BEFORE JESUS FOR JUDGEMENT Has no one condemned you?” She said, “No one, Lord.” And
Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on
“But mark this gaint that came; centuries and ages
pass, yet the energy that he left upon the world is sin no more.” (John 8:1-11)
not yet stretched, nor yet expanded to its full. It goes
on adding new vigour as the ages roll on. ‘No man Suppose you were there among the Pharisees in this
hath seen God at any time, but through the Son.’ And situation, would you have stoned that woman ?
that is true. And where shall we see God but in the
Son?” - Swamy Vivekananda
Jesus Christ could have stoned that woman to death
(The Complete Works of Swamy Vivekananda, Vol-4, Page No.136)
for he was holy. Bible says “He knew no sin. He did no sin
Early in the morning Jesus came again to the temple. and there was no sin in him.” ‘God did not send his Son
All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. (Jesus) to condemn the world but save the world.’ Jesus
The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had Christ did not come into the world to save only the
been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst they righteous and destroy the unrighteous. He came to seek
said to him, “Teacher, this woman has been caught in the
and save sinners and to give them eternal life (Mukthi).
act of adultery. Now in the Law, Moses commanded us to
stone such women. So what do you say?” This they said to
“The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious,
test him, that they might have
slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and
some charge to bring against
faithfulness, keeping steadfast love for thousands, forgiving
him. Jesus bent down and
wrote with his finger on the iniquity and transgression and sin, but who will by no means
ground. And as they continued clear the guilty.” (Exodus 34:6,7)
to ask him, he stood up and
said to them, “Let him who The Holy Bible says that every intention of the thoughts
is without sin among you be of his (man’s) heart was only evil continually. No one
the first to throw a stone at understands; no one seeks for God. For all have sinned and
her.” And once more he bent fall short of the glory of God. (Gen 6:5, Romans 3:11, 23)

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Whoever conceals his transgressions will not people; of every tribe and languages; of all the nations; all
prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain the castes, creed and races. Thus Jesus redeemed us by
mercy. (Proverbs 28:13) shedding his holy blood as a lamb of sacrifice and heralded
that “it is finished” on the cross. But he was pierced for our
Nothing unclean will ever enter heaven, nor anyone
transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him
who does what is detestable or false. But whoever accept
and repent for their sins and believe that Jesus Christ was was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his
crucified on the cross for forgiveness of their sins will be wounds we are healed.
saved. The names of such are written in the book of life and (Romans 6:23, Hebrews 9 and 10, Isaiah 53:5-6, Colossians 2:14)
only such will go to heaven. (Revelation 21:27)
He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree
He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours (Cross), that we might die to sin and live to righteousness.
only but also for the sins of the whole world. (1 John 2:2) By his wounds you have been healed. (1 Peter 2:24)

The blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from all sin. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between
If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a
truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just ransom for all. (1 Timothy 2:4-6)
to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all
unrighteousness. (1 John1:7-9) WHAT SHOULD WE DO FOR REDEMPTION
FROM SIN AND ESCAPE FROM HELL
For the wages of sin is death (Eternal Hell). Though
TO ENTER INTO HEAVEN?
all the holy scriptures of the world uphold the fact that there
is no salvation without bloodshed, when it is impossible to
“Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved,
wash sins with the blood of animals, God put the sins of that
(Attain Mukthi) you and your household.” “if you confess with
woman caught in adultery as well as our sins on himself.
your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that
Jesus Christ forgave all our sins, by cancelling the record of
God raised him from the dead, you will be saved” (Mukthi)
debt (chargesheet) that stood against us with its legal
For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved
demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. We were
cleansed by the blood of Jesus, the Most Holy one who by (Mukthi).” (Acts 16:31, Romans 10:9-13)
obeying the will of God, took upon himself the sins of all the
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An article published in state News papers SIGNS OF THE LAST DAYS
Udayavani on 24-03-2013 and in Prajavani on 25-05-2013
For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom
9. CLEAR ANSWER FROM THE HOLY BIBLE TO THE against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes
QUESTION “WHAT HAPPENS AFTER DEATH !” in various places. People shall hate one another. And many
false prophets will arise and lead many astray. And because
Keep close to Christ if you want salvation; lawlessness will increase, the love of many will grow cold.
He is higher than any God that you can imagine.
And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout
- Swami Vivekananda
the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the
(The complete Works of Swami Vivekananda , Volume-8, Page No.182)
end will come. (Matthew 24:7-14)
Whether the world ends or not, it is sure that one day
WHEN WILL THE WORLD COME TO AN END
or the other we have to leave this world. So, it is necessary
AND WHAT WILL HAPPEN DURING LAST DAYS ?
to know -Who I am ? Where do I go after death? The Holy
Bible says about it is as follows: But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then
The creation of heaven and earth and the fall of men into sin the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the heavenly
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the bodies will be burned up and dissolved, and the earth and
earth. Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after the works that are done on it will be exposed. (2 Peter 3:10)
our likeness. God formed the man of dust from the ground About 2000 years ago John, a loving disciple of Jesus
and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man recorded his vision as follows:
became a living creature.So the LORD God caused a deep
There was a great earthquake, and the sun became
sleep to fall upon the man, And the rib that the LORD God had
taken from the man he made into a woman. God made a black as sackcloth, the full moon became like blood, and the
garden for them and commanded the man, saying, “You may stars of the sky fell to the earth as the fig tree sheds its
surely eat of every tree of the garden, but of the tree of the winter fruit when shaken by a gale. The sky vanished like a
knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day scroll that is being rolled up, and every mountain and island
that you eat of it you shall surely die.” But the woman being was removed from its place. Then the kings of the earth and
led by Satan to disobey God, ate the fruit from that tree, gave the great ones and the generals and the rich and the powerful,
to her husband and he too ate it. By this sin entered human and everyone, slave and free, hid themselves in the caves
race. The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great and among the rocks of the mountains, calling to the
on the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his mountains and rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face
heart was only evil continually. And the LORD regretted that of him who is seated on the throne, and from the wrath of
he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his the Lamb, for the great day of their wrath has come, and
heart. (Genesis Chapter. 1 – 6) who can stand?” (Revelation 6:12-17)
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WHY HAS GOD CREATED HELL? “But as for the cowardly, the
faithless, the detestable, as for
On the Day of Judgment God will say to those on his murderers, the sexually immoral,
left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared sorcerers, worshippers of image
for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave rather than the God and all liars, their
me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, I was a portion will be in the lake that burns
stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did with fire and sulphur, which is the second death.” Where their
not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ worm does not die and the fire is not quenched. For everyone
Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see will be salted with fire. (Revelation 21:8, Mark 9:48)
you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in
WHAT SHOULD WE DO TO ESCAPE HELL
prison, and did not minister to you?’ Then he will answer
them, saying, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of AND ENTER INTO HEAVEN ?
the least (helpless) of these, you did not do it to me.’ And 1. And behold, a rich man came up to Jesus, saying,
these will go away into eternal punishment (Hell), but the “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?”
righteous into eternal life (salvation / Mukthi). Or Mukthi? Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect,
(Matthew 25:41-46) go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you
will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.” When
WHAT HAPPENS TO US AFTER DEATH ?
the young man heard this he went away sorrowful, for he
It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes had great possessions. And Jesus said to his disciples,
judgment. (Hebrews 9:27) “Truly, I say to you, only with difficulty will a rich person
Judgment falls into two categories: enter the kingdom of heaven.” “Blessed are the poor in
spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
1. Those whose sins are forgiven will go into heaven. Yet all (Matthew 19: 16-26, 5:3)
believers appear before the judgment seat of Christ. This 2. Jesus said to Martha, “I am the resurrection and the life.
judgment is not for punishment of sending to hell but for Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he
granting rewards, crowns. (Revelation 2:11) live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never
2. Those whose sins are not forgiven will stand (at the end die. Do you believe this?” (John 11:25-26)
of the age) before the great white throne where books 3. “And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other
will be opened. They will be judged by what is written in name under heaven given among men by which we must
the books, according to what they had done. And if be saved.” (Acts 4:12)
anyone's name was not found written in the book of life, 4. “To Him(Jesus) all the prophets bear witness that everyone
he will be thrown into the lake of fire, as punishment for who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through
rejecting God the Savior. (Revelation 20:12-15) His name.” (Acts 10:43)
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An article published in Shivamogga Then the woman whose son was alive spoke to the king,
local daily News paper on 09-12-2013 for her heart yearned for her son. She said, “Oh, my lord,
give her the living child, and by no means put him to death.”
10. Divine Wisdom But the other woman said, “He shall be neither mine nor
yours; divide him.”
If I, as an Oriental, have to worship Jesus of Nazareth, Then the king answered, “Give the living child to the
there is only one way left to me, that is, to worship first woman, and by no means put him to death; she is his
him as God and nothing else. - Swamy Vivekananda mother.” And all Israel heard of the judgment the king had
rendered, and they stood in awe of the king, because they
(The Complete Works of Swamy Vivekananda, Vol-4, Page No.143 )
perceived that the wisdom of God was in him to carry out
The wisdom of King Solomon was demonstrated in justice. (1 King 3:16-28)
an event that took place in his court 3,000 years ago in the God created all animals with flesh and life, but man
land of Israel. was created with soul, life, and flesh. Only the soul
Two women came before King Solomon. One woman possesses wisdom. Without wisdom, man is no different
said, "Oh, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house, from an animal. A person may have material wealth, beauty,
and I gave birth to a child while she was in the house. Then, and many abilities, yet without wisdom, their status remains
on the third day after I gave birth, this woman also gave birth. low. However, a person who may possess nothing but has
There was no one else with us in the house; it was only the wisdom holds a higher status. Wise men will shine like a
two of us. During the night, her son died because she lay on bright firmament, leading many to righteousness, and they
him. She then arose at midnight, took my son from beside will shine like the polestar forever. Therefore, wisdom is
me while your servant slept, and laid him at her breast, placing essential in human life, and there is nothing greater than
her dead son at my breast. When I woke in the morning to wisdom.
nurse my child, I discovered that he was dead. But when I
looked at him closely, I realized he was not the child I had Universities, learning centers, and platforms like
borne." The other woman responded, "No, the living child is Google and social media can provide knowledge, but the
mine, and the dead child is yours." The first woman retorted, world cannot offer divine wisdom. Worldly knowledge is
"No, the dead child is yours, and the living child is mine." foolishness in the sight of God. Divine wisdom pertains to
Thus, they argued before the king. the soul, and the Lord of our soul is the Almighty God. We
can receive this wisdom only through Him. The Holy Bible
Then the king said, “One says, ‘This is my son who
says, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; fools
is alive, and your son is dead,’ and the other says, ‘No, but
your son is dead, and my son is the living one.’” And the king despise wisdom and instruction." The fear of God is not
said, “Bring me a sword.” So a sword was brought before merely about prayers, adoration, and religious rituals; it also
the king. The king then said, “Divide the living child in two, involves hating evil, pride, arrogance, wickedness, and
and give half to the one and half to the other.” perverted speech.
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The protection of wisdom is like the protection of Sl.No. Inventions Inventor Country Year
money, and the benefit of knowledge is that wisdom preserves
4 Clock (mechanical) I-Hsing and
the life of those who possess it. Long for wisdom, grow in
Liang Ling-Tsan China 725
understanding; do not forsake it, and it will protect you. It will
watch over you. Though it cost all you have, get 5 Clock (pendulum) Christian Huygens Netherlands 1657
understanding. If you esteem wisdom, it will bring you 6 Dental Plate Anthony A. Plantson U.S 1817
prosperity; if you embrace it, it will honor you. It will set a 7 Dental Plate (rubber) Charles Goodyear U.S 1855
garland of grace on your head and present you with a crown 8 Diesel Engine, Rudolf Diesel Germany 1895
of splendor. Gold and rubies abound, but lips of wisdom are 9 Disc Brake Dr. F. Lanchester England 1902
a rare jewel. 10 Electric Battery Volta Italy 1800
A wise devotee says, "Oh, how I love your law! It is 11 Electric Blanket Simmons Co.,
my meditation all the day. Your commandment makes me Petersburg, Virginia, U.S 1946
wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me. I have more https://www.edinformatics.com/inventions_inventors/
understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are
Most of the inventions mentioned above were made
my meditation. I understand more than the aged, for I keep
by Jews because they are the chosen people, through whose
your precepts." (Psalm 119:97-100)
genealogy came Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world. They
INVENTIONS regard the Bible as the Word of God, and God has endowed
"Those who followed the teachings of the Bible them with extraordinary knowledge. For example, since the
invented innumerable innovations that made our lives on Nobel Prize was established in 1901, despite Jews
Earth more comfortable, brought healing to the sick, representing only about 0.19% of the world’s population, they
alleviated hunger and poverty, increased life expectancy, have won a total of 213 Nobel Prizes ie., 41%.
enhanced security, improved the education system, made If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who
communication easier, speed up travel, and expanded gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given
knowledge. Below are a few of the key inventions for your to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one
information." who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed
by the wind. That person must not suppose that he will
Sl.No. Inventions Inventor Country Year receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man,
1 Adding Machine, Blaise Pascal France 1642 unstable in all his ways.
2 Addressograph, J.S. Duncan U.S 1893 Let us pray that the merciful God fills us with His
3 Airship (non-rigid), Henri Giffard France 1852 wisdom and grants us salvation (Mukthi).
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11. JESUS CHIRST WILL COME BACK 12. WHO IS JESUS CHRIST ?
I swear by Him in whose hand is my soul, the Son of WHAT IS YOUR DECISION ?
Mary will certainly descend among you as a just ruler.The My dear brothers and sisters, as I mentioned in the
Day of Resurrection (Judgment) will not occur until Jesus previous pages, who do you think Jesus is? Is He a cheat, liar,
returns. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) lunatic, or the true God? If you believe that Jesus is the only
God, you too can receive salvation (Mukthi). Salvation is available
When Jesus ascended into heaven, the angels told to any human being in an instant because it is prepared and
the disciples, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into offered by God Himself through His grace. We only need to
heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, accept it through faith.
will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.” Therefore, attaining Mukthi does not require taking
(Acts 1:11) multiple rebirths, going on pilgrimages, punishing oneself, or
For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a leading a secluded life. God has made salvation freely available
cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the to all, without discrimination based on caste, creed, gender, or
sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Chist will rise first. status. The Bible clearly states that God desires everyone to
receive salvation and come to the knowledge of the truth.
Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together
For instance, the repentant thief crucified alongside Jesus
with them in clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will
was granted entry into heaven in a moment because he prayed,
always be with the Lord. (I Thessalonians 4:16-17)
asking Jesus to remember him in His kingdom.
“Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense If you want to gain salvation (Mukthi), you need to
with me, to repay each one for what he has done.” To him the believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and pray this Prayer:
keys of Death and Hades are given. (Revelation 1:18, 22:12) “O Jesus, rich in grace and mercy, I thank You for
coming into this world over 2,000 years ago to grant me salvation
Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they and reveal this truth to me. I humbly acknowledge that I am a
may have the right to the tree of life and that they may enter sinner and believe You, the Holy One, suffered and died on the
the city (heaven) by the gates. (Revelation 22:14) cross for my sins. I repent of my sins and, with faith from the
depths of my heart, I confess that You are the true God.
“But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed You died on the cross, shedding Your holy blood for my
down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this sake, were buried, and rose again on the third day. Thank You,
life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap. For it Lord, for forgiving my sins and writing my name in the Book of
will come upon all who dwell on the face of the whole earth. Life. I trust and hope that You will one day come to take me into
But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have heaven. Thank You, Lord, for Your boundless love and grace”
strength to escape all these things that are going to take I congratulate you on becoming an heir to the Kingdom
place and to stand before the Son of Man.” (Luke 21:34-36) of God. May God bless you.
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