Self-belief in AI era

Martin Luther King Jr said, 'Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.' Faith is not blind belief; rather, it is the courage to move forward despite uncertainty. But is faith, whether in the divine, in ideals or in oneself, truly powerful enough to shape destinies and alter the course of life?

One finds a compelling explanation of this power in Soundarya Lahari, a celebrated spiritual text composed by Adi Shankaracharya. The work describes the divine beauty and boundless grace of Goddess Kamakshi. In the 6th verse, it is said that even Manmada, god of love, derives his immense power from the Goddess's side glance. Though formless and armed only with fragile weapons and aided by the fleeting and unreliable spring season, Manmada is able to subjugate the entire universe. His strength lies not in physical might but in his unwavering faith in the all-powerful Divine Feminine.

Prahlad, a child devotee of Vishnu, is another striking example. Despite facing relentless cruelty from his powerful father, the demon king Hiranyakashipu, Prahlad's steadfast faith remained unshaken. His life demonstrates that faith in the Divine can render even the impossible possible.


In a world increasingly shaped by AI, faith in our own abilities becomes essential.