The Allahabad High Court has given us a supreme verdict to look in to our inner self and find the soul of pure Indian than mere religionist.
Hindu-Muslim unity is one of the most essential pillars for the existence on our nation which is symbolic of ‘UNITY IN DIVERSITY’. At a national level, the secular restraint works quite effectively, at a regional or local level it risks falling apart completely. In any outbreak of communal violence locally less numbered communities often have to pay a heavier price. The preservation of peace and harmony requires prevention at all levels in ensuring that incendiary incidents do not occur, and the reaction to them is immediately controlled. All communities need to be extra vigilant and isolate irresponsible and provocative elements, rather than cover up for them. Religious leaders and theologists from all religions over the country should come together to renew the different religious perspective and adopt singularism.(all religions form the integral part of one and are equal) One of the most important methods of conflict resolution is through effective communication between different religious communities so that rumours can be squashed and problems be solved before they become too big.
Religious principles are intended for the whole of mankind. If any particular section of humanity does not follow the great virtues taught by religion - such as kindness, patience, tolerance and understanding, it would be difficult for others to live peacefully. It is quite natural for cunning and cruel people to take advantage of any kind of virtue. The religionists must see that those who fight and shed blood in the name of religion, do not follow religious principles and do not serve the cause of humanity. They fight for their own personal gain or power using religion. Those who truly practice a religion have no reasons to fight. They settle their problems in the most peaceful manner. A true religion never encourages any form of violence under any circumstance. One religionist can live and work with other religionists without anydiscrimination.
Because of the atrocities that had been done and are still continuing in the name of religion, many people are disillusioned at the mention of the very word, 'religion'. Materialism, hypocrisy and fanaticism masquerading under the guise of religion have caused great injustices to mankind. The true religious values are rapidly disappearing from the minds of men as they run in search of fake myths. On one hand great religions of the world are breaking into myriads of forms while on the other some are going all out to ridicule religion. The time has come for religionists of the country to get together and introduce religious values in their proper perspective, instead of merely arguing and quarrelling over the differences of religious ideologies and mythologies.
Religion should not be confined to worshipping and praying only. Religion is not a means for lip service only but a practical medium for man to act harmlessly, to be of service to others, to teach everyone to be good and to gain liberation, peace and real happiness. Each person has three natures, That of Animal, Human and the Divine. The purpose of religion is to help human beings realize their noble divine nature.
Different religions may have different beliefs and views regarding the beginning and the end of life, as well as different interpretations regarding the nature of ultimate salvation. But one should not bring forward such discordant issues to create conflict, confrontation, clashes, hatred and misunderstanding.
All are calling on the same God. Some the formless, and some with forms. Let one meditate on God with form, if he believes in form, and another who does not believe in any form, meditate on the formless God. But dogmatism must be avoided. The attitude must be that all religions are right and for the good of the people. A religion which regards ultimate reality as impersonal truth and at the same time recognizes the validity of its concrete manifestations for the benefit of struggling aspirants cannot but admit the validity of all religious ideals and show them respect.
“Personal God the ultimate reality” principle is wrong. A man’s spiritual life and method of worship are determined by his inner evolution. Religion is not God, but shows the path to God. Clocks and religions should be corrected from time to time. As flowing rivers, be Ganga, Yamuna,Godavari or Sindhu disappear in the sea losing their names and forms, so are the religions. They also attain the ONENESS. Nobody can distinguish a Hindu from a Muslim, a Christian or a Jew, when they are absorbed in the infinite spirit.
The time has come to play a pro-active role in schools and colleges and introduce inter-religious education that can promote communal harmony as part of the curriculum. We must work towards creating alternative curriculum material, which present a more balanced view of religions, as well as promote respect for all religious traditions.
Hindu-Muslim unity is one of the most essential pillars for the existence on our nation which is symbolic of ‘UNITY IN DIVERSITY’. At a national level, the secular restraint works quite effectively, at a regional or local level it risks falling apart completely. In any outbreak of communal violence locally less numbered communities often have to pay a heavier price. The preservation of peace and harmony requires prevention at all levels in ensuring that incendiary incidents do not occur, and the reaction to them is immediately controlled. All communities need to be extra vigilant and isolate irresponsible and provocative elements, rather than cover up for them. Religious leaders and theologists from all religions over the country should come together to renew the different religious perspective and adopt singularism.(all religions form the integral part of one and are equal) One of the most important methods of conflict resolution is through effective communication between different religious communities so that rumours can be squashed and problems be solved before they become too big.
Religious principles are intended for the whole of mankind. If any particular section of humanity does not follow the great virtues taught by religion - such as kindness, patience, tolerance and understanding, it would be difficult for others to live peacefully. It is quite natural for cunning and cruel people to take advantage of any kind of virtue. The religionists must see that those who fight and shed blood in the name of religion, do not follow religious principles and do not serve the cause of humanity. They fight for their own personal gain or power using religion. Those who truly practice a religion have no reasons to fight. They settle their problems in the most peaceful manner. A true religion never encourages any form of violence under any circumstance. One religionist can live and work with other religionists without anydiscrimination.
Because of the atrocities that had been done and are still continuing in the name of religion, many people are disillusioned at the mention of the very word, 'religion'. Materialism, hypocrisy and fanaticism masquerading under the guise of religion have caused great injustices to mankind. The true religious values are rapidly disappearing from the minds of men as they run in search of fake myths. On one hand great religions of the world are breaking into myriads of forms while on the other some are going all out to ridicule religion. The time has come for religionists of the country to get together and introduce religious values in their proper perspective, instead of merely arguing and quarrelling over the differences of religious ideologies and mythologies.
Religion should not be confined to worshipping and praying only. Religion is not a means for lip service only but a practical medium for man to act harmlessly, to be of service to others, to teach everyone to be good and to gain liberation, peace and real happiness. Each person has three natures, That of Animal, Human and the Divine. The purpose of religion is to help human beings realize their noble divine nature.
Different religions may have different beliefs and views regarding the beginning and the end of life, as well as different interpretations regarding the nature of ultimate salvation. But one should not bring forward such discordant issues to create conflict, confrontation, clashes, hatred and misunderstanding.
All are calling on the same God. Some the formless, and some with forms. Let one meditate on God with form, if he believes in form, and another who does not believe in any form, meditate on the formless God. But dogmatism must be avoided. The attitude must be that all religions are right and for the good of the people. A religion which regards ultimate reality as impersonal truth and at the same time recognizes the validity of its concrete manifestations for the benefit of struggling aspirants cannot but admit the validity of all religious ideals and show them respect.
“Personal God the ultimate reality” principle is wrong. A man’s spiritual life and method of worship are determined by his inner evolution. Religion is not God, but shows the path to God. Clocks and religions should be corrected from time to time. As flowing rivers, be Ganga, Yamuna,Godavari or Sindhu disappear in the sea losing their names and forms, so are the religions. They also attain the ONENESS. Nobody can distinguish a Hindu from a Muslim, a Christian or a Jew, when they are absorbed in the infinite spirit.
The time has come to play a pro-active role in schools and colleges and introduce inter-religious education that can promote communal harmony as part of the curriculum. We must work towards creating alternative curriculum material, which present a more balanced view of religions, as well as promote respect for all religious traditions.
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