Tolerance qualifies spirituality.
Communists are better citizens than fundamentalists.
People are social animals. The dictates of personal conscience cannot infringe the liberties of others. It is a necessity for the co-existence of diverse faiths in equality and freedom.
India is unique in the comity of nations. It has been regularly invaded, and in a variety of forms. However, temples and religions are the only edifices of its contributions to other countries. All intervention is voluntary. That is why Muslims of Indonesia preserve the Indian names of their country, ancestors, and selves. It is the same with Thailand.
No major stream of human spirituality is absent from this Empire of the Spirit. Religion is in never-ending evolution here, with a participatory flavor that builds community spirit while respecting individual privacy at the same time.
Eons of exchanges with other civilizations have merged the Indian spirit of religious thought and action in to estuaries of confluence with seas of extraneous practices. The Indian diaspora is now a significant force on earth.
How can we distinguish the indigenous and pure essence of India in conventional religious observances, be they domestic or in a foreign place?
Tolerance is a simple but certain mark of India.
A part of the truth is as you perceive it. Help is always at hand. Communion with God is personal. All things are equal. Conscience prevails. Force is kept in reserve for as long as possible. The ambiance is of service and humility.
These are experiences of a Gurudwara visit. You can enter the portals of the Living Guru at any latitude and longitude on earth. Each encounter is unique and yet the same. It is an instantaneous yet lasting way of keeping Mother India in your heart and her ideals in your head.
You can enjoy similar benefits by daily recital of the Japji Sahib.
Have a wonderful day.
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