1. What is God?

God is that universal power which we look upon with pure, selfless devotion, forgetting our own identity and form.
The creation of living beings with similar organs, their end, the efforts of every human, and the variations in fortune—all of these are governed by that power.

When we search for truth within the five great elements (the universe) and our ego dissolves or bows down there, that itself is God, Allah, or Jesus.

2. Who turns toward God, and when?

Perhaps everyone bows before God at some point. However, when a person is happy and prosperous, some rely on their own actions and self-confidence and do not turn to God.

But when their inner strength weakens, or when family members suffer and we realize our limitations, only then do people turn toward God.
Often, it is excessive self-confidence that prevents surrender earlier.

3. Truth and suffering in life:

In my view, people who are destined (due to past causes) to experience suffering tend to ignore God earlier in life.

But when “real life” begins (generally after around 40 years, the last quarter of life), and difficulties start, turning to God at that stage may not bring much relief.

In this phase, our limitations become more evident, and difficulties often arise from close relations—family, friends, and relatives. This is the reality of life.

4. True ways to reduce suffering:

Having faith in God does not immediately bring happiness, because suffering is also part of the divine or karmic design.

To reduce suffering, the following are important:

• Good deeds (righteous actions)

• Worship and spiritual practice

• Chanting God’s name

• Offering resources for religious purposes

• Most importantly, helping the needy through silent and selfless charity

Charity should be done ethically, in such a way that even your left hand does not know what your right hand has given.

Nowadays, people donate online, but true charity is considered when it is offered humbly, such as in temple donation boxes (hundis), like those in places such as Tirupati or Shirdi, where devotees give selflessly without display.

Through these practices, space is created for relief from suffering, and happiness can emerge.
You can prove for yourself that suffering can be reduced in this way. Many successful people follow such paths.

Closing note:

If you have better guidance or methods regarding this, please share. 🙏