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Choosing Religion

Choose the religion I have... was that all really possible? One never chooses ones religion! We are rather born into it. We get our religion by birth. The religion of our parents becomes our religion. If I am born in a family of Jains, I become a Jain when I grow up. None can alter this equation. The residual balance of karma of our past demands so.

Having born into a particular religion... one can always switchover to a different religion. Choosing a religion is purely a matter of personal choice! Even parents and teachers must never dictate upon the child to choose a religion. Following a particular religious belief always comes from within. One is always absolutely free to choose ones religious belief.

Primarily all religions lead to the same goal... the paths being different! For a serious seeker of spirituality... choosing the right religious belief is of utmost importance. No religion must ever become an impediment in our spiritual development. The true essence of spirituality lies in the fact that we choose pearls of wisdom from every religion.

Remaining in the religion we are born... one can always follow different religious beliefs. It is not imperative to convert to a different religion to learn its tenets. Hinduism is one such religion that can be followed by anyone world over without converting into Hinduism religion. Hinduism truly is not a religion... it is a belief... a doctrine... a way of life following which one reaches the stage of enlightenment (kaivalya jnana) and finally salvation (moksha).

Bhagavad Gita... the sacred doctrine given to mankind by Lord Krishna forms the most important scripture of Hinduism. Bhagavad Gita contains all that is worth knowing. The knower of Bhagavad Gita finally becomes the knower of all. True followers of Bhagavad Gita finally gain enlightenment and salvation. They reach the end of cosmic life!

Truly speaking one must never convert into another religion... rather remaining within our religion we must try deciphering texts of the sacred scriptures of various religions. Every religion contains something worth knowable. Disrespecting or rejecting any religion carries no meaning. Atheists do not believe in the existence of God. Does not mean... they do not believe in the existence of a higher power!

Followers of the spiritual path take the logical route. Whatever seems justified must be accepted in Toto. Mahavira, Gautama Buddha, Jesus Christ and Prophet Mohammed... all gained enlightenment in their lifetime! All reached the same goal... the kingdom of God (aka Baikuntha in Hinduism). This is the end goal of human life. Reaching the 8.4 millionth manifestation announces the end of the cosmic journey!

Essay by: Vijay Kumar "Atma Jnani"

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Religion and hostility Religions are simply ways of life... following of the enlightened masters of the various era! Every religion stems from an enlightened master... never otherwise! Whenever one gains enlightenment and preaches the wisdom to the masses... one develops a following!

Religion and Science Religion primarily helps us keep a balance in life as a physical manifested being. We do not necessarily be religious in nature. We can simply follow the spiritual path. It is the field of spirituality that ultimately guides the destiny of a human being. What is right or wrong... must we given in or stand up and face the truth... how we shape our physical realm of life is all governed by spirituality. And what is spirituality?

Basis of Religion The root of all religions is Dharma (righteousness)... not faith! When not one religion existed on Mother Earth... the humanity still survived. How? Dharma is that inherent ingredient in the cosmic system which forms the sap of living form! Devoid of Dharma (righteousness) life simply could not exist on Mother Earth or in the Cosmos!

Religion and Evolution Every religion primarily is a following of an enlightened master. No enlightened human being would ever teach or preach anything that is wrong. Having reached the level of enlightenment... the soul atman within having gained its pure original pristine form... any impurities within an enlightened being is absolutely ruled out. It is only when the dross within removes completely... one gains enlightenment (kaivalya jnana)... never before!

Why a Religion The second path is lived by our physical manifest itself... the one prompted by our ego. This is where religion comes into play. As we live life as a member of the community... we need to follow certain rules framed by our religions masters. If all the family members go to a temple, church or a mosque on a particular festive occasion... it becomes imperative for us to follow!

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