American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR)
2022
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American Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research (AJHSSR) e-ISSN :2378-703X Volume-6, Issue-3, pp-123-127 www.ajhssr.com
Research Paper
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SPIRITUALITY WITH NO AFFILIATION TO RELIGION 1)Prof.Dr. G.N. Sharma* , 2)Shri B.K. Chary 1
Retd., S.B. Science College, Aurangabad -431001 Private Scholar, Retired Engineer, MJP, Aurangabad – 431001.
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ABSTRACT : A common tendency with most people is to feel secure by declaring their affiliation to a partcular Caste, Language and above all Religion. This may be giving rise to a sort of superiority complex over others so that it becomes habitual for the herd to diligently follow the dictates of the so called Connoisseur. There is absolutely nothing wrong in adopting the principles of any religion, provided one has honestly gone through the original texts, not just interpretations and understood all possible shades. Everything ages and that is a natural phenomenon. The age old rules, regulations and principles too, lose their efficacy in course of time. This is a fact to be accepted without dispute. It is surprising that out of reverence, religious claims are never taken for a thorough revision in the interest of humanity. All of them are granted eternity and the followers are forced to accept them as pronounced centuries back. This eventually has brought in rigidity in thinking and furthermore smothered the progress altogether. No religion has stood exception to this. In fact the fault does not lie with the textual matter of any religion as such. It is the mishandling and misinterpretations vociferously carried by the preachers and religiously practised by the devout followers. In the race to claim superiority over others, the enthusiastic mediocres have earned hatredness towards other groups. More than having a clarity of own religious scriptures they have been energetically involved in pinpointing and later harshly criticizing others faith, practices, belief system, traditions etc. The ultimate aim of any religion tends towards spirituality that involves regard for others practices and basic assumptions or outlooks. It is sad to see immature fellows equating old traditions, which have remained absolutely unchecked, to spirituality and claiming own presumptions as the ultimate. The present day need is to aim at spirituality having no affiliation to any religion as such. Religion can always be a guide or a pathway to the spiritual zone and therefore one who aims high should not get bracketted into a clumsy arena that provides no liberal attitude. This paper aims to check the genuine details related to spirituality than getting sentimentally carried away by the popular but false claims. KEYWORDS : Religiosity, Spirituality, Practices, Misconceptions etc. I. INTRODUCTION Religion usually relates to a set of organized beliefs supposed to be profitable to a particular group of followers. There seems to be a typical spirit accompanying, with not only a hope but confidence that these beliefs would make them as a race endowed with superiority. There is nothing wrong in enriching knowledge but the same should reflect in behaviour which naturally stands as a practical application. Unfortunately knowledge on the negative scale promotes arrogance and enmity, for no proper reason. An ardent follower, instead of rejoicing the comfort provided by his religious convictions, feels more insecure looking at other religion‟s practices and the belief system. Quoting aphorisms from a language that is Latin to many, somehow brings in haughty nature and a sense of being one up compared to the fellow beings. Instead of bridging the gap, this psychological weakness makes even the well informed self- centred and totally responsible for the schism created in the society. Welfare of the society has no place in the agenda in a true sense rather creating division and animosity seem to be on the priority list. The so called learned people, though not all, who are supporting such activities are themselves misdirected and the unfortunate part is that they are ever engaged in guiding others.Virtues in action have no designated place.They are only referred to in speech and writings to impress the mass. The true evolved beings from any religious affiliation never involved themselves as such in nonsensical activities. They were far away from the vices and never ever reacted to the onslaught of injustice or cruelty levelled against them by the society. Any religion which can put its salient features in brief is the most wanted in present day context. This is because when virtues are picked up for strengthening a moral platform and gain happiness thereof, our judgements must be with regard to the behaviour exhibited than the words spoken. Therefore, an impulsive thinking with illogical expressions is most dangerous and subsequently deplorable. The main aim of all religions had been to actively participate in defense of their convictions but never have any comparison. They were also supposed to engage themselves in effortfully proving the existence of God in their own way. As an extension
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