Dharmic Vs Mono-theistic religion : A logical comparison # 9
9) Exit from cycle of suffering
Mono-theistic religions ridicule the idea of re-incarnation or rebirth. I have already said in one of my posts that proving the existence of God or the idea of re-incarnation is impossible. I have also why re-incarnation is more logical that one unequal birth. Mono-theistic religions argue that they can provide a faster path to heaven in one life whereas the dharmic religions talk about an endless cycle of birth and death.
This is not true. Firstly heaven is a place and is not premanent. Exit from cycle of birth, suffering and death (samsara) is NOT ONLY when one has earned enough positive karma though that is one way but a very long way to get to Nirvana. Both Buddha and Krishna have reiterated that exit from the cycle of samsara is possible right now and in the present moment. The knowledge to overcome the illusion and delusion is enough to burn all the negative karma that has been accumulated over countless births and lead one to nirvana / moksha. This has been stated in Bhagavad Gita as well as Buddha's sutras. For some, the complete understanding of the first noble truth stated by Buddha is enough for enlightenment! For others following the noble eight fold path or following one of the yogas stated by Krishna is prescribed to reach the ultimate goal.
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