Religious strife has tormented India. Power, societal relations, and passionate faith drive violent and destructive divisions even in this Millennium. It seems to be a continuum of forced and induced conversions of Indians from one religion to another, which has plagued us since Medieval times.
The indigenous religions of India never asked their followers to convert others to the faith. Guru Nanak Dev Ji did not go around seeking votes, promoting himself. Even today, you can enter any abode of the Living Guru, whether you are a practicing Sikh or not. Similarly, you can see people in turbans paying obeisance at Hindu temples. The co-existence of our Gurudwaras with Churches, Mosques, and all establishments of worship, is the most beautiful of sights of Mother India. Our Armed Forces, of which Group Captain (Retired) Premjit Singh is an illustrious alumnus, are distinguished not just by valor, but by kinship of professionals from different faiths.
We may have been subjects of Great Britain, France, and Portugal during 2008, were it not for Mahatma Gandhi. The colonial evil prevailed only because Indians were divided and fought each other on petty pretexts.
Please take some time to save India by reflecting today on the following words of Mahatma Gandhi:
"Religion as branches are many. Religion as a tree is one".
2 comments:
The basic purpose of every religion is to unite people , whereas thanks to some self proclaimed leaders of religion, are just doing the opposite; and the people getting fooled are the gullible people of our country.
Division is a historic tragedy that recurs in our Mother Land with frightening frequency. I pray that our generation and the ones to follow realize the truth. The word of the Living Guru guides us all.
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