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is functioning and what is its mechanism? If we know this we can find out a reasonable way out of our dilemma.
So, the basic question is who is responsible for the creation of this universe and who controls its mechanism? A simple and a straight answer is the concept of GOD- either personal or impersonal. The belief is that GOD has created this universe and that He monitors all variegated events in life. He is omnipotent and omniscient, yet merciful and if you offer your prayers to Him with sincerity He would condone your sins and would send you to Heavens, or otherwise to hell if you deserve the same. Such is the simple belief which does not bother to go into the complicated metaphysics of ontological speculations.
There is nothing wrong if one is truly satisfied with thise explaination and honestly as well as whole heartedly follows the same.
However, so far as Jainism, Buddhism and Sankhya of Kapila are concerned, their thinking is different. They do not believe in any outside authority
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