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Indians in Mirror View of a Common Man Part IV: Religion and Cultural Identity
Religion binds people but divides societies. Religion and its effects throughout the history of mankind has been full of wars and strife. Religion builds a culture and character in a human being. Most of our actions are engineered by religious belief and faith. In this volume I have discussed about origin of religion, faith and culture. A discussion of monotheistic and polytheistic worship has also been defined with human inclination towards tolerance and acceptance. In the present day world where religious faith leads to violence and strife one is inclined to have a relook at the basic character of a religion; and people who follow any particular faith. In that context this volume discusses relevance of intolerance. Also, there is a small discussion on karma doctrine as prevalent in Indian theologies.
Human beings have paid, and continue to pay heavy price on account of religious dogma; reflection of egoism. There will be no peace till such differences in religion and faith- basic human attribute, is not ironed out. That can happen only when one accepts other's way of worship and viewpoint, unreservedly, and not try to force their way. It must be understood that universe and creation is in myriad colours and hues, like a rainbow. What may be required is to see the sunlight apart from drawing joy in seeing a rainbow. Religion must not be seen through a prism that divides sunlight in different colours but different colours must merge into one light, the divine light.
World leaders come together on a platform to discuss and find ways for economic and societal emancipation. But there is hardly any effort to find unison in the religious diversity leading to wars and conflicts.
India has been cradle of human culture and contributed immensely to religious maturity. World attraction towards Indian culture and spiritualism is quite apparent. In fact, India can apply balm to the suffering humanity divided on religion and faith.
Human beings have paid, and continue to pay heavy price on account of religious dogma; reflection of egoism. There will be no peace till such differences in religion and faith- basic human attribute, is not ironed out. That can happen only when one accepts other's way of worship and viewpoint, unreservedly, and not try to force their way. It must be understood that universe and creation is in myriad colours and hues, like a rainbow. What may be required is to see the sunlight apart from drawing joy in seeing a rainbow. Religion must not be seen through a prism that divides sunlight in different colours but different colours must merge into one light, the divine light.
World leaders come together on a platform to discuss and find ways for economic and societal emancipation. But there is hardly any effort to find unison in the religious diversity leading to wars and conflicts.
India has been cradle of human culture and contributed immensely to religious maturity. World attraction towards Indian culture and spiritualism is quite apparent. In fact, India can apply balm to the suffering humanity divided on religion and faith.
52 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2016
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