Religion or Farce?
via Daily Prompt: Farce
India, a spiritual hub of the world since ancient times, is loosing touch with its deeply rooted philosophical and religious traditions. A country whose religion and philosophy evolved as an enquiry into the mysteries that lay beyond life and death, is quickly descending into the abyss of materialistic superstitions.
The people of the country who once opened their lands for everyone and accepted each new and different way of life, are now fragmenting and fighting over seemingly “important” religious issues. Hinduism which is considered as the world’s oldest philosophical and spiritual systems has become a Farce of “Cow worships” and impractical rituals and practices.
The face of the modern Hinduism has changed so much that now it has no resemblance whatsoever with the ancient science of soul that delved in the depths of consciousness. True, Indian philosophy has never been static and has changed time to time to incorporate new ideas and thoughts. But the “philosophy” that we see today defies all ancient logic and perturbs the very essence of tolerance and acceptance.
Indian philosophical discipline lay in the control of the emotions and desires, in attaining wisdom and in humble and simple aspirations. This thought was reflected in the all the different philosophies that evolved in India like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism etc.
It’s time for the “Preachers” of Indian philosophy to actually study what they pretend to be masters at. The common people too should exercise control and logically follow their religion. It will take time and many radical changes before we go back to the amazing humans that we were. But the change will come and maybe then we all can be just in our pride for our religion.
Let’s strive for a tolerant India and World!
ॐ सर्वे सुखिनः भवन्तु सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः ।
सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चित् दुःखभाक् भवेत् ॥
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः !!
ASHWINI NAWATHE
Hi, I'm a nature lover, a trekker and an ardent reader from Mumbai, India. After playing Lawyer for a time, I shifted to my passion and love – History! A 9 to 6 job as a Senior Executive: Research, Content Writer and Editor helps me earn by bread and butter which is ultimately spent on travel and food :)
25 Comments
Train Today to Reap Tomorrow
Beautiful message and very well written.
Ashwini Nawathe
Thank you 🙂
garypens
Agree
Ashwini Nawathe
Thanks dear 🙂
Vilas Karhadkar
Well written Ashwini. Keep your research, writing such blogs on from time to time.
Ashwini Nawathe
Thank you Kaka
yesthismoment
Very timely and well written. My prayer is that we all come back to what Vivekananda speaks of: teaching world tolerance and universal acceptance. From my heart to yours, Diane
Ashwini Nawathe
Thank you. This world increasingly needs more tolerance and acceptance. And I believe that arts and writing can bring all of us together.
You and me are already connected through this. It’s a small world after all…
yesthismoment
I agree. Connection – one heart at time. It is the way the world will change.
Gloria
I’m in love with Indian culture for as long as I remember. I think I was Indian in a previous life. I love the dress, the beauty, the food! It’s such a shame that religious beliefs cause so much war and pain. When it’s the one thing that should unite us.
Why can’t everyone just accept that we all believe in different things? My family have mixed beliefs and we don’t all follow the same religion. Do we fight about? Do we hate each other? No! We’re all too busy living our lives the best we can.
Very interesting post.
Ashwini Nawathe
Thanks dear :* Maybe we were sisters in previous life for I too absolutely love my country! And yes it’s very saddening to see religious fanaticism turning our world into a battle field.
Happy blogging to you! Keep visiting 🙂
blondieaka
A lovely post and I would love to see such ove and tolerace of other religions being prctised..what a wonderful world that would be for our children to livevin
Ashwini Nawathe
Thanks 🙂 I too wish for such a peaceful world!
Dilkash Shayari
Nice sharing.
Ashwini Nawathe
Thanks
Dilkash Shayari
Welcome.
Mathew Philip
Really amazing and insightful words
ASHWINI NAWATHE
Thank you
Mathew Philip
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thatblogwherecheriemovestogermany
Agreed. I wish preachers from every religion, all over the world would spend more time understanding and learning.
ASHWINI NAWATHE
If only…
jennybhatia
Tolerance and acceptance…imagine a world where we all practice tolerance and acceptance. A peaceful world that would be. Beautifully written idea that the majority of us understand and dream of. If only…
ASHWINI NAWATHE
Yes. I think it will come to be if we take conscious efforts. But yeah as you said…if only!
Latitude Adjustment: A Tale of Two Wanderers
Very interesting. We are not religious people. My wife and I both have different views about ” GOD”. But it does not change our love for each other. I like what Gloria said above, in her comment:
It’s such a shame that religious beliefs cause so much war and pain. When it’s the one thing that should unite us.
Why can’t everyone just accept that we all believe in different things? ”
Like John Lennon sang, “Imagine if there were no religion? “
ASHWINI NAWATHE
Unfortunately, so true! The world lacks acceptance.
It’s a big fat IF…