Spirituality, Religion and Philosophy

     There is a thin hairline difference between 'Spirituality' and 'Religion'. Philosophy is altogether different. The practice of cultural traditions of various religions have now come under scrutiny and people are discarding religious practices altogether. The rationale behind the practice of religious cults is under question. These religious practices have also come into conflict with open society and easy inter-mix of races! Now, nobody bothers about religion and everybody says 'keep it for yourself'! What is the real problem? It is fundamentalism, clash of interests, and selfish motive of people. People are basically ignorant, uneducated and dishonest. Fundamentalism is bad. Theoretical postulations discussed in philosophy rarely come in practical situations. The Hindu culture and tradition speaks a lot about these. In fact, 'Hinduism' is so broad and all-inclusive that it is strong enough to survive as 'sanatana dharma'. It is now the most beautiful religion without any cult, rituals, customs and traditions, but includes all customs, traditions, and traits! We worship snakes, Banyan and Peepul tree, Birds (Falcon, Gold colored Crow), Rats (Ganesha) and Dogs (Dattatreya). Offer sugar to ants, and even the sandals worn by our great saints (paduka). What more do we need to say all-inclusiveness. 

   A comprehensive study of Indian Philosophy is written by Surendranath Dasgupta, MLBD (in 5 Vols.). It is worth keeping these and make a study. It gives detailed account of Agama Shastra, details about different religions and lots and lots of scripts translated from originals. The Inetrnational Conference on World Religions 9/11 organized by Mc Gill University in Canada under Prof. Arvind Sharma has brought out the Papers presented in four volumes, pub. Praegers. USA. Now, the conclusion is simple. Religion?No. Spirituality? Yes. My Paper published in Vol. IV is "Future of Manking-the Bhagavad-Gita Doctrine". It is on 'Spirituality' and gives the fundamentals. Bhagavan Shree Krishna imparts Brahmavidya and Yoga shastra, the secret of all secrets! Practice Yoga, connect the body, mind, and the soul, make it work in unison and attain to 'brahmn'!   

    The greatest one can do these days is not to hate others, question what others are doing unless it interferes with your, and live a happy, peaceful life of co-existence. The Earth is not a place of joy and happiness only since it is of dualities, like day followed by night, joy followed by misery, health and sickness! get out of dualities?" tasmad yogirbhavaarjuna", says Bhagavan Shree Krishna..