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CONCLUSION
In the course of the preceding chapters, I have sought to understand and elucidate the concept of divinity in religious traditions of Indian origin, viz. Hinduism, Buddhism and with a special reference to Jainism. I have also made an attempt to understand at a glance the concept of Divinity in other religions namely Zoroastrianism. Sikkhism, Christianity and Islam where in the Supreme Divine Being is Creator, Benefactor, Ruler etc. It is not claimed that this study is exhaustive. The nature of the subject and the variety and extent of the source material are such as would require the labour of several scholars for many years. Even then there will remain scope for further study on this subject. It is seen that a man in this universe approaches and prays the Divinity in one form or other of which comprehensive note has been attempted in this thesis.
Hinduism, a monotheistic religion considers, God as Creator, Sustainer and Destroyer of Universe. While Buddhism and Jainism, non-theistic religions, do not consider God as a creator, sustainer and destroyer but lay emphasis that each man is potential god (paramatma).
Devotion to God for divine grace and to come out of misery and suffering is an essential faith of the Hindus. We observe in Hinduism that Lord Vishnu, the Supreme Soul, incarnates himself to establish religiousness. Under Buddhism and Jainism, the
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