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Undertaking

This article is a humble expression of my curiosity and the fundamental questions that have arisen in my mind. I am addressing these questions to the intellectuals, thinkers, and conscious beings of this world — not to provoke, offend, or disrespect any individual or belief system.

If my questions appear uncomfortable, unsettling, or challenging to anyone, I must clarify that I have no intention to cause harm or controversy. I am simply exercising my fundamental right to ask, to wonder, and to seek understanding — a right granted to every free-thinking individual.

Asking questions is not a rebellion — it is the first step toward wisdom. If you find merit in my questions, reflect on them. If not, you are free to ignore them. But I shall continue to ask.

Introduction

Ever since I was born (well, at least since I started thinking), one question kept spinning in my head — “Who created this world?” and more importantly, “Who’s running it now?” And while we’re at it — what even is this world? Is it a serious place? A joke? A simulation? A mistake?

When I was a kid and asked this question, my family gave me answers based on religion. God did it, they said — simple, final, and no room for debate. Later, when I went to school, science stepped in and said, “No no, it was the Big Bang. Atoms, gravity, evolution… you know, real stuff.” Okay, cool.

But honestly, both sides seem super confident — and yet, here we are, still arguing about it. So, let’s try to explore this big fat mystery. Not because we’re going to reach any final conclusion (spoiler alert: we won’t), and not because I claim to know anything — but just because the question deserves to be asked. Again and again. Until someone gives a better answer than, “Because it just is.”

1. Religious and Mythological Perspectives

1.1 So, God Made the World? But… Which One?

As I mentioned, at home I was told very clearly — God made this world. That’s it. No confusion, no debate. Just faith. And when I grew a little older, I made a few friends. Funny thing? Their families also believed God made the world. But here’s the twist — their God was different from our God.

So now I had questions. Was there a team of Gods like a group project? Did they divide the world into zones like some divine business franchise? Or is it that we all believe in the same energy but just gave it different names, clothes, and backstories?

Let’s take a quick world tour of beliefs:

• In Hinduism, Brahma created the world. Then Vishnu maintains it, and Shiva is destroyer when things get too messy.
• In Christianity, God made everything in 6 days and chilled on the 7th. Respect.
• Islam says Allah created the heavens and the earth, and everything in between.
• In Greek mythology, there was chaos first. Then came Gaia, Uranus, Titans, and a full-on family drama series.
• Norse mythology? Giants, gods, and Yggdrasil — a giant world tree. Cool stuff, but again, very different.

1.2 God Gets the Credit, You Get the Blame

Now here’s something that most religions — or at least most religious followers — seem to have in common: God always gets the credit when things go right. But when things go wrong? That’s your fault, buddy.

Let me explain.

Let’s say I become successful in life. I earn a lot of money, marry a beautiful woman, buy a nice house, and post filtered pictures of my “blessed life” on Instagram. What do people say?

“Wow, you’re so lucky! God is smiling upon you. Your stars are aligned. Bhagwan ki kripa hai.”

But let’s flip the story. Suppose I fail — I don’t earn enough, my relationship doesn’t work out, life is full of struggle. Now what do people say?

“Oh, he wasn’t serious enough. He lacked discipline. He made poor choices. He probably didn’t pray hard enough.”

So when I win, God wins. When I lose, I lose. Convenient, no?

And this isn’t just in one religion — it’s a full-blown universal system. Almost like a spiritual insurance policy where God only takes responsibility for success stories.

Let’s take a real-world example — someone everyone talks about: our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. People often say, “Bhagwan ki kripa hai Modi ji par. He’s God’s chosen one. That’s why he’s so powerful.”

Hard work? Struggle? Political planning? Decades of groundwork? Nah. Divine blessings.

Now let’s talk about Rahul Gandhi. Same people say things like, “He messed it up. He’s not serious. Doesn’t know politics. Doesn’t connect.”

Poor guy — he gets all the blame, but no one ever says, “Maybe God isn’t blessing him enough.” Nope — his losses are his own fault. Period.

So yeah — if you’re winning, it’s God’s magic. If you’re losing, it’s your mistake. And if you’re in between, well… maybe God is on lunch break.

1.3 God Helps Those Who Help Themselves? Really

There’s a very famous quote: “God helps those who help themselves.” Wow. Sounds deep, sounds fair… until you actually look around.

Because honestly — where is that help?

If God really helps those who help themselves, then why are so many hardworking, honest people suffering? Why are millions struggling even after doing everything “right”?

Let’s say, for a moment, that God really created us — our bodies, our brains, our thoughts. Now here’s the question:

If He can create our minds, then why doesn’t He control them?

If God wanted only goodness in the world, He could’ve just programmed all of us to think good thoughts, do good deeds, and live in peace — like a factory setting. Right?

But no. Instead, what do we see? Crimes. Hatred. Corruption. Exploitation. Violence. Greed.

And no, don’t tell me “it’s humans who do this, not God.” Because remember — God made humans.

So shouldn’t there be some accountability? If a machine malfunctions, we blame the engineer. If a child goes astray, we blame the parents. But when the whole world is full of mess — we still say, “No no, don’t blame God. Blame humans.” How convenient.

Let’s face it — either God is all-powerful and doesn’t care, or He cares but isn’t all-powerful. Or maybe, just maybe — He’s not even involved anymore. Like a software developer who launched the app, and then just uninstalled it from their own phone.

So now the question is: If God is not running the world, then who is? Humans? Governments? Capitalism? Nature? Or just…?

We’ll get to that. But for now — someone, please, take responsibility.

2. Science Says — Boom, and Here We Are

The Big Bang Theory (Not the TV show)

Science says, around 13.8 billion years ago, there was a huge explosion — the Big Bang. No gods, no angels, no background music — just a BOOM, and then… space, time, matter, energy — everything was born.

From this chaos, tiny particles came together → formed atoms → formed stars → galaxies → planets. One tiny blue planet (a.k.a Earth) was just lucky enough to be at the “perfect distance” from its sun — not too hot, not too cold. Like a cosmic Goldilocks story.

Then Came Evolution

Cut to billions of years later — Earth cooled down, water formed, tiny single-cell life appeared. Through evolution, over millions of years, these cells became fish → then reptiles → then monkeys → then, ta-da! Humans.

No miracles. Just natural selection, survival of the fittest, and a LOT of time. Science basically says — “You’re not special, you’re just an advanced ape with WiFi.”

So Who’s Running the World Now?

Science says: Laws of nature. Gravity, motion, energy, biology — no God sitting on a throne pushing buttons. Just systems working on autopilot.

Sounds boring? Maybe. But at least it’s based on evidence — telescopes, fossils, lab tests — not just blind faith.

But Wait… Even Science Doesn’t Know Everything. Let’s be honest. Science also has big question marks:

• What was before the Big Bang?
• Who or what created the first particle?
• Why does consciousness exist?

Even the smartest scientists shrug at these. So yeah — science has logic, but even logic hits a wall sometimes.

3. So… Who’s Really Running the Show?

Let’s be real — after going through all the religious stories, philosophical quotes, and scientific theories… one thing is crystal clear: Nobody really knows.

Some say God is running the world. Others say it’s all science and natural forces. And then there’s another group — they say the world is being run by politicians, businessmen, media, and memes.

• Politicians: They’re definitely running something — policies, elections, public emotions. But are they running the world? Not really. They’re too busy blaming each other.
• Corporates & Capitalism: Big companies control what we eat, wear, watch, and even what we think is “cool.” So maybe Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are secretly the gods of modern times?
• Social Media Algorithms: Honestly, your screen time says it all. Instagram knows what you like better than your best friend.
• Human Mind (The Most Chaotic System): And of course — there’s our own brain. Full of thoughts, confusion, desires, fear, love, ego… Maybe the world is just a reflection of our collective mental state. Scary, right?

Final Thought (or Maybe Just Another Question):
So, after all this thinking, what’s the conclusion? There isn’t one. Because the truth is — whether it’s God, gravity, greed, or Google — this world is a beautiful, chaotic, mysterious mess. And maybe we’re not supposed to solve it. Maybe we’re just here to experience it — ask questions, argue, laugh, cry, and… keep guessing.

So if you’re still wondering “Who made this world?” and “Who’s running it?” — congrats. You’re officially human.

4. My POV

“Man is responsible for his own destiny.”

This one quote is enough to express what I truly believe.

No matter who or what created the world, in the end, it is our actions that shape our future. We are the architects of our fate, and we must take full responsibility for the choices we make.

Blaming destiny or any divine force for our failures is simply a way to escape accountability. The truth is — we create our own path with every decision, every action, and every thought.

Thank you.