Faith, a cornerstone of human experience, has long been a source of strength, hope, guidance, and connection to the transcendent. Yet, its shadow—blind faith—often blurs the line between 'trust' and 'uncritical acceptance'—raising profound questions about the role of faith & beliefs in shaping our lives. Faith is often associated with "faith in god" and so knowing that god, the higher power is on our side and that everything will work out in our favour. Thus, faith is our innate trust and alignment with the divine (god) and the divine timing of the universe >> the knowing that everything (all blessings and events) unfolds at a right time for our good and growth.
While faith gives purpose and hope, blind faith demands allegiance without questioning, silencing criticism and dismissing doubts. Faith is the 'light' we carry through the journey of life, its glow guiding each step in this journey. Blind faith, by contrast, is like walking this journey but closing your eyes and ears. In this post, we are publishing our response given to a lady who approached us regarding her family superstitious and following blind faith, and how can she help them come into the light of truth and find the truth, the loving true god.
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✶𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻: 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘧𝘶𝘭, 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘶𝘮 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 (𝘧𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘺/𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴). 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘱 𝘶𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴. "𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜"
The following was written in response to a query we received on our Samadhan WhatsApp group in April 2025. So please read the following in the same context.
"It is not how well the message is received, but how well is it delivered"
Whether your intention is to serve and show the "path of truth" or just to make yourself look superior.
You asked here: "How should i deal with people around me being superstitious regarding god?"
ANSWER: See their "love" for god as the underlying fabric unto which they have build their FAITH and even their BLINDFAITH.
🌻When you see that they truly LOVE god... just as you do, you will feel the 'connection'... Yes, they are yet 'unaware' of many things and they do act under blind-faith... Following a superstition blindly does no good indeed, only subjugate you to those superstitious beliefs. Make you play the victim, feel helpless & beg to god...for what is inherently YOURS! Do not ask god for peace & happiness ... YOU ARE peace, truth, love and joy itself. You are made of what god is made of.
🌺The first purpose of giving KNOWLEDGE is to free the seeker from such subjugations. You are not to be controlled by the rules, YOU ARE THE CREATOR of rules... that God does not demand such superstitious beliefs or doing, nor blind faith.
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🌳Whenever such a situation appear, first be 'aware' of it... Would your speaking or giving their right knowledge help them? OR are they likely to resist and be hurt? Definitely try to explain it 'politely' and 'wisely' but do not engage in an argument... you are not to prove yourself right here.
🪻Your work here is to simple try and show them the 'path of truth' and explain them that God does not need you to perform rituals and engage in superstitions... God always and unfailingly helps and guided all of us, through many ways >> we do not need to beg for what is already given!
🪴Instead, do good karma, help others in need >> Thats what god would like you to do... Not to donate to wealthy temples, but help the needy, house the homeless, and feed the hungry. Yes, there are some temples and religious organisations who utilise their donation money in feeding the hungry and similar acts of kindness. But there are even better ways to utilise your money. Find them.
☝️This is the way to explain... "Be a messenger, not a debater"
Faith vs Blind faith
Faith is like trusting the GPS when you’re driving somewhere new—you follow it even if you don’t know every turn, because it’s gotten you places before. It gives you hope when life feels shaky, like believing things will get better after a rough patch or trusting a friend’s advice even when you’re unsure. This kind of faith is flexible; it leaves room for questions, growth, and adapting when new information comes along. It’s what helps people take risks, build relationships, or find peace in uncertainty.
Blind faith, though, is like closing your eyes and stepping into traffic because someone told you it’s safe. It’s sticking to a belief no matter what, even if facts, experiences, or your gut scream otherwise. Maybe it’s refusing to question a toxic relationship because “it’s meant to be,” or following a leader’s every word without thinking for yourself. Blind faith shuts down curiosity and can trap people in harmful patterns—staying in a job that drains them, ignoring red flags in ideologies, or clinging to traditions that no longer make sense.
Both shape our choices, but in wildly different ways. Healthy faith acts like an anchor—steady but not suffocating. It encourages courage, kindness, and resilience. Blind faith, though, can become a cage. It breeds fear of doubt, stifles progress, and sometimes lets others take advantage of our trust. The key difference? Faith asks us to trust while staying awake—to reflect, learn, and adjust. Blind faith tells us to just stop thinking. In a world full of noise and quick fixes, knowing the difference can mean choosing a life that’s purposeful, not passive
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