Faith

Question:

I have read almost all of your books, & other spiritual books for no avail about faith. why is it neglected, or become above human knowing despite it was the basic of Jesus’ teaching. can u have a clear insight about it like how it can be developed, lived. Please do not say faith is the ego's fear to future & a way of controlling the future. Thank you for any suggestion you may have.

Answer:

I don’t talk or write much about faith because it is a term that has been so thoroughly defined by literalist religions that it requires a lot of work to redefine it. And after all that I don’t think “faith” is the best word to explain the phenomenon.

The faith that enlightened teachers such as Jesus spoke of – the faith that can move mountains – is not a function of the desire or trust that something is true or real. That profound spiritual faith comes from the recognition of one’s essential nature as divine and unified with all creation. That experience of faith is not about belief, but self-realization, and the knowingness and confidence that comes from an awakening of consciousness. That experience of trust and confidence born of the cognition of one’s own Self aligned with all the forces of nature is the source of true faith.

The best way to cultivate that kind of faith is through meditation where you develop the full potential of your consciousness.

Love,
Deepak